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.
Tile above shower tub combo.
For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub.
Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.
When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub.
Ceramic tile provides a large variety of options that have slip resistant features in wet and dry conditions so that you can find the right type of tile for your shower.
This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.
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I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.
The ovation curved bathtub kit combines the ovation the ovation curved bathtub kit combines the ovation curved bath door with a coordinating ovation curved aproned bathtub with wall surround providing a wider interior for a more comfortable bathing area.
You may also want to consider using mosaic tile for your shower flooring as smaller tiles with more grout lines can provide even more traction.
For a shower enclosure extend the tile and the backerboard at least 6 inches above the showerhead.