Installing Tile On Bathtub Walls

If you plan to cut the bottom row of tile start your installation with the second row.

Installing tile on bathtub walls.

Above the lip of the tub. To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. Fill the gap between the tile and the tub with caulk.

Make sure the walls are straight and level without any irregularities or residues otherwise the tiles won t stick to walls or you could end up with a crooked wall. I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it. For the vertical layout begin your pattern at the top of the wall so there ll be full uncut tile at the top. This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.

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. In addition if you have to install wall tiles on drywall you should prepare the surface thoroughly. Green drywall is specifically designed for use in bathrooms. Start at the intersection of the two layout lines and spread a thick layer of tile mastic.

That way if you do have to cut tile to fit they ll be at the bottom where the tub or shower pan might be slightly out of level. It s as easy to work with as ordinary drywall but it s specially formulated to resist moisture. We removed a wall where an old. How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area step 1.

In our project we brought an old 70s bathroom into classic art deco style. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in. Step 1 prepare the wall ceramic tiles can be installed directly on drywall plaster or if they are in moist areas onto green drywall or even better cement backer board. Before moving up further on the back wall install the tile on the side walls as well.

Start installing the. Mark the layout lines. How to tile a tub surround 1. To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of.

Most tiles do not and you will need to use tile spacers to create grout joints. Trowel on the tile mastic.