Start installing the.
Tile around soaking tub.
Start at the intersection of the two layout lines and spread a thick layer of tile mastic.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
When you get to the end of a row hold a whole piece of tile up and mark where you will need your cut.
On the bottom row use a spacer on its side to create a space between the tile and the top of the bathtub.
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I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.
Repeat these steps with each tile using a spacer between each tile to ensure evenly spaced tiles.
Fill the gap between the tile and the tub with caulk.
Above the lip of the 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.
Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.
To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of.
Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.
This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.
Trowel on the tile mastic.