Tile Around Soaking Tub

Above the lip of the tub.

Tile around soaking tub.

On the bottom row use a spacer on its side to create a space between the tile and the top of the bathtub. How to tile a tub surround 1. From brightly colored mosaic work to classic vintage motifs today s bathtub tile inspirations are all but unending. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.

Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in. I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it. Repeat these steps with each tile using a spacer between each tile to ensure evenly spaced tiles. Mark the layout lines.

This video will show you how to set tile around a tub. Fill the gap between the tile and the tub with caulk. Start at the intersection of the two layout lines and spread a thick layer of tile mastic. Apr 20 2019 explore alma snodgrass s board tile tub surround followed by 154 people on pinterest.

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. When you get to the end of a row hold a whole piece of tile up and mark where you will need your cut. See more ideas about bathrooms remodel tile tub surround small bathroom. To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of.