Tiling Around A Bathtub
Follow the order shown in the diagram to snap the rest of the lines.
Tiling around a bathtub. The first step is to measure the row and column spacing which is the length or width of the tile plus the joint width respectively. I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it. In this video i show you the entire process of installing tile around a bathtub. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.
More importantly smaller tiles are difficult to clean. Imperial brite white matte 4 8 single bullnose on the short side ceramic tiletile spacers i used 1 8 inch spacers. 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. For shower walls generally it is best to use larger tiles from 4 inch by 4 inch tiles on upward to large format tiles in the 15 inch by 30 inch range from a visual standpoint tile smaller than 4 inches square creates a busy appearance.
How to tile a tub surround 1. 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. Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk. When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub.
Shower wall tile sizes. This video will show you how to set tile around a tub. Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut all the tiles. Affiliate links bosch laser level.
Tiling around a tub shower overview gregory nemec. A tub surround tile installation tiling around tub a wall tile installation tiling around tub tiling around a tub. To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to seal it image 1. The tiling scheme will largely dictate where to start tiling and how the wall should be marked out for tiles start by measuring the height from the lip of your bath to the top of the planned tiled area.
More seams mean more grout and that presents you with that much more grout. Mark the layout lines webb chappell. Row and column spacing. Above the lip of the tub.
For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub. Thin set mortar we used white since we planned to do white grout. Sanded grout you will want non sanded if working. This will produce both the horizontal and vertical spacing.
Understand how your bathtub is setup. Mark a horizontal line around your bath at this height. If the tub is level start with a full tile at its rim. Tile and grout sealer you will want one that doesn t change the color or create shine.
You may wish to alter this height if possible to minimise tile cutting.