3x9 tiles in daisy and sea glass design.
Tile height above tub.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
Plan the tile layout so a column of tile extends past the end of the tub.
Almost to the top.
The minimum code height for a tub or shower enclosure s waterproof covering is 6 above the finished floor.
Understand how your bathtub is setup.
A practical height when working with full sized 12 tiles is 6.
Here we ll cover the basics of bathroom wall tiles and how to choose the right height for your project.
Standard tub and shower walls.
Mark the layout lines webb chappell.
Claire thomas photo.
As long as you don t pick too many tiles or anything that s too busy i think it looks great.
Beyond the tub and to leave at least a half tile along the wall if possible.
In general expect your local codes to specify a minimum height of 6 feet above finished floor height for a dense non absorbent waterproof wall covering within an enclosed shower.
Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.
Floor to ceiling is chic but tile wainscotting also makes an impact.
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.
The bathroom below showcases one of our favorite unconventional tile heights with the tile covering 3 4 of the wall.
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.
Personally i like more tile though.