Claire thomas photo.
Tile height above tub.
Here we ll cover the basics of bathroom wall tiles and how to choose the right height for your project.
I m currently redoing our bathroom and am doing tile on 1 the floor 2 the built in bath tub 3 the wall above the bath tub 4 the shower wall and 5 the shower floor.
Plan to extend the tile 2 or 3 in.
Plan the tile layout so a column of tile extends past the end of the tub.
Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.
Beyond the tub and to leave at least a half tile along the wall if possible.
Personally i like more tile though.
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.
In general expect your local codes to specify a minimum height of 6 feet above finished floor height for a dense non absorbent waterproof wall covering within an enclosed shower.
Use the method shown in the mock up and measure photo above to determine how wide the corner tile needs to be in order to extend the tile beyond the tub.
Mark the layout lines webb chappell.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
As long as you don t pick too many tiles or anything that s too busy i think it looks great.
The bathroom below showcases one of our favorite unconventional tile heights with the tile covering 3 4 of the wall.
The minimum code height for a tub or shower enclosure s waterproof covering is 6 above the finished floor.
This guide will help you decide how high to tile in your bathroom.
Standard tub and shower walls.
Almost to the top.
3x9 tiles in daisy and sea glass design.