Tub or shower wall tile preparation.
How to tile a wall around a tub.
Place your first tile onto the wall and press evenly while giving it a little bit of movement back and forth.
How to install tile backer around a tub 1.
For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub.
For a shower enclosure extend the tile and the backerboard at least 6 inches above the showerhead.
To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to.
Locate the wall studs behind the roofing felt with a stud finder.
To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of.
When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub.
Start at the intersection of the two layout lines and spread a thick layer of tile mastic.
Since a tile tub or shower surround gets wet it requires a waterproof backing rather than just drywall.
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.
Slide it into place and check to be sure it is level.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
Apply a row of roofing felt along the bottom edge of one side of the tub enclosure overlapping the corner by about.
Start installing the.
Mark the centers of the studs on the felt high and.
Above the lip of the tub.
How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area step 1.
Repeat these steps with each tile using a spacer between each tile to ensure evenly spaced tiles.
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.
Mark the layout lines.
Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.
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