Tile Above Tub Surround
The classic 400 32 in.
Tile above tub surround. Sanded grout you will want non sanded if working. 3 piece direct to stud tub surround in high gloss white is designed to fit 32 in. Tile and grout sealer you will want one that doesn t change the color or create shine. If the tub is level start with a full tile at its rim.
This wall set offers an attractive design with the strength and durability of acrylic. How to tile a tub surround 1. The tile can either match the surround to blend in and make the entire unit look larger. Measure each proposed tile area above your shower surround and draw a matching to scale outline on a large cardboard sheet.
Imperial brite white matte 4 8 single bullnose on the short side ceramic tiletile spacers i used 1 8 inch spacers. This wall set also features 6 corner shelves and 1 center shelf for maximum storage. When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub. Imperial brite white matte 4 8 ceramic tile from the tile shop.
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. Mark the layout lines webb chappell. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. Add a few rows of decorative tile above the surround to extend it all the way to the ceiling.
Thin set mortar we used white since we planned to do white grout. For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub.