Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.
Subway tile above tub.
If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest.
Understand how your bathtub is setup.
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.
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.
When it comes to laying out subway tile i always draw two vertical lines one for each offset row.
I can t believe how um level our tub is ad it just got installed.
Mark the layout lines webb chappell.
Imperial brite white matte 4 8 single bullnose on the short side ceramic tiletile spacers i used 1 8 inch spacers.
Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.
Thin set mortar we used white since we planned to do white grout.
Imperial brite white matte 4 8 ceramic tile from the tile shop.
I am currently starting a tub surround with subway tiles i have already glued borders and larger tiles halfway.
6 x 6 field tile.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
We put level 1 2 s on the bottom to start.
Tile and grout sealer you will want one that doesn t change the color or create shine.
Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery.
Our high quality acrylic white bathroom surround enclosures are designed to mimic the look of architectural porcelain tile.
Above the lip of the tub.
Bathtub tile installation labor basic basic labor to install bathtub tile with favorable site conditions.
Plan to extend the tile 2 or 3 in.
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.
Bathtub tile cost non discounted retail pricing for.
Daltile subway tile installed on a tub platform layout lines.
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.
Beyond the tub and to leave at least a half tile along the wall if possible.
Then off of the centerline i would draw the.
Sanded grout you will want non sanded if working.
Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.