Tile Above Tub

If the tub is level start with a full tile at its rim.

Tile above tub.

Create your own price list in homewyse lists. When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub. Exterior bathtub tiling is a particularly eye catching artisanal touch in the modern bathroom a signifier of one s personal taste and penchant for fine detail. 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. For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub. New edit print save this in homewyse lists. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.

Above the lip of the tub. First cover the drywall in a layer of paint on waterproofing that you can apply with a. Cement board detail 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. 4 8 amp tabletop tile saw ideally you would leave 1 8 inch gap which would then have sealant applied to it.

Subway tiles the bathroom tile go to subway tiles are are by far the most popular bathroom tile. Check if you need to adjust this mark to avoid laying slivers of tile at the top and bottom. Ceramic black and white patterned tiles in bathrooms with a built in tub can create a retro modern look. Tile just as you can use tile inside the shower itself you can finish the wall above it with ceramic tile.

Either stopping the cement board above the tub flange or alternately shimming it out and dropping it down near the tub would both be good options. 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. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in. See more ideas about tile tub surround bathrooms remodel bathroom design.

Follow the order shown in the diagram to snap the rest of the lines.