Subway Tile Above Tub

We put level 1 2 s on the bottom to start.

Subway tile above tub.

Plan to extend the tile 2 or 3 in. Plan the tile layout so a column of tile extends past the end of the tub. Above the lip of the tub. Then off of the centerline i would draw the.

Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. 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. Tile and grout sealer you will want one that doesn t change the color or create shine. Our high quality acrylic white bathroom surround enclosures are designed to mimic the look of architectural porcelain tile.

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 the tub to the top of the area to be tiled. How to tile a tub surround 1. 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.

Thin set mortar we used white since we planned to do white grout. Imperial brite white matte 4 8 single bullnose on the short side ceramic tiletile spacers i used 1 8 inch spacers. If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest. 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.

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. Sanded grout you will want non sanded if working. I can t believe how um level our tub is ad it just got installed. 6 x 6 field tile.

Understand how your bathtub is setup. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery. I am currently starting a tub surround with subway tiles i have already glued borders and larger tiles halfway.

Beyond the tub and to leave at least a half tile along the wall if possible. Basic grade porcelain tile. Bathtub tile cost non discounted retail pricing for. Mark the layout lines webb chappell.

When it comes to laying out subway tile i always draw two vertical lines one for each offset row. 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.