Tiling Around A Corner Bath

Once the main tiles are fixed.

Tiling around a corner bath.

How to tile a tub surround 1. Mark the layout lines webb chappell. However cutting boards only work for man made tiles. This tip also allows you to wrap tile around tub corners as shown in the photo below.

This will allow you to adjust the tiles if the gap is slightly uneven. Space between the tub and the tile to allow installation of a flexible bead of caulk. All natural stones must be cut on a wet saw. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.

The best approach when installing cement board or other tile backer around a tub is to keep the cement board out of the lip area. With a tile wet saw or a cutting board. To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of the tub to the top of the area to be tiled. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.

You can start cutting and fitting the edge corner tiles. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. When you ve completed tiling above the board and the tiles are held firmly remove the board and cut the first row of tile to fit. You may find you get a better seal if you fill the bath with water first so that you can allow for any flexing.

The outside corner is part of bathroom shower corner that need to be tiled. This do it yourself video shows how to tile outside corner without bullnose. Understand how your bathtub is setup.