How To Install Ceramic Wall Tile Around A Bathtub

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How to install ceramic wall tile around a bathtub.

Since the backerboard is already installed around the tub the tile is ready to be installed. 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. Above the lip of the tub. 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.

When using ceramic tile try to find boxes with the same dye lot number. In our project the homeowner met with a tile expert for design advice and was impressed by handmade 3x6 subway tile. Installing ceramic floor tile is a. Understand how your bathtub is setup.

I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. Mark the layout lines webb chappell.

Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations. To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk. Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go. If you can t find matching numbers mix tile from different boxes when installing so any color variation won t be as noticeable.

Spread mastic just under the laser line and down the side of the tub wall to a small area.