Tile Above Tub Surround

Sanded grout you will want non sanded if working.

Tile above tub surround.

For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub. Tile and grout sealer you will want one that doesn t change the color or create shine. This wall set offers an attractive design with the strength and durability of acrylic. 3 piece direct to stud tub surround in high gloss white is designed to fit 32 in.

Follow the order shown in the diagram to snap the rest of the lines. Add a few rows of decorative tile above the surround to extend it all the way to the ceiling. When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub. 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.

For example if one wall s tiled area will measure 36 inches wide by 18 inches high you would draw a rectangle that is 36 inches wide and 18 inches high on a piece of cardboard. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. Imperial brite white matte 4 8 ceramic tile from the tile shop. If the tub is level start with a full tile at its rim.

The tile can either match the surround to blend in and make the entire unit look larger. Thin set mortar we used white since we planned to do white grout. How to tile a tub surround 1. Imperial brite white matte 4 8 single bullnose on the short side ceramic tiletile spacers i used 1 8 inch spacers.

Mark the layout lines webb chappell. Measure each proposed tile area above your shower surround and draw a matching to scale outline on a large cardboard sheet.