How To Install Ceramic Wall Tile Around A Bathtub

I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.
How to install ceramic wall tile around a bathtub. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. Above the lip of the tub. Diycrew hrvdiy renovision step by step tutorial how to install wall tile in any shower with any size bathroom tile including how to install tile in a nic. Fill the gap between the tile and the tub with caulk.
Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. 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. Check if you need to adjust this mark to avoid laying slivers of tile at the top and bottom. 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.
When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub. This video will show you how to set tile around a tub. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.