Subway Tile Above Tub

Plan to extend the tile 2 or 3 in.

Subway tile above tub.

Imperial brite white matte 4 8 single bullnose on the short side ceramic tiletile spacers i used 1 8 inch spacers. If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline. Sanded grout you will want non sanded if working. Above the lip of the tub.

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. I can t believe how um level our tub is ad it just got 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. Thin set mortar we used white since we planned to do white grout.

Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. We put level 1 2 s on the bottom to start. Understand how your bathtub is setup. Basic grade porcelain tile.

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. The bathtub and shower surround kits are thermally formed and have structural strength and durability and will not crack or yellow ensuring your bathroom maintains its tip top look for years to come. Mark the layout lines webb chappell. Then off of the centerline i would draw the.

Our first example is a traditional classic white subway tile with contrasting dark grout by spivey architects via houzz this beautiful bathroom features a full subway tile wall in the shower as well as a half wall as a backsplash behind the door. Plan the tile layout so a column of tile extends past the end of the tub. 6 x 6 field tile. Our high quality acrylic white bathroom surround enclosures are designed to mimic the look of architectural porcelain tile.

Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest. Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery. Bathtub tile cost non discounted retail pricing for.

Imperial brite white matte 4 8 ceramic tile from the tile shop. Beyond the tub and to leave at least a half tile along the wall if possible. Daltile subway tile installed on a tub platform layout lines. How to tile a tub surround 1.

Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in. I am currently starting a tub surround with subway tiles i have already glued borders and larger tiles halfway.