This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.
Tiling around a bath.
We removed a wall where an old.
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.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.
In our project we brought an old 70s bathroom into classic art deco style.
Above the lip of the tub.
How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area step 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.
To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to.
Start installing the.
Mark the layout lines.
Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.
I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.
Start at the intersection of the two layout lines and spread a thick layer of tile mastic.
Mark a horizontal line around your bath at this height.