I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.
Tile around soaking tub.
Fill the gap between the tile and the tub with caulk.
Repeat these steps with each tile using a spacer between each tile to ensure evenly spaced tiles.
When you get to the end of a row hold a whole piece of tile up and mark where you will need your cut.
Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.
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Above the lip of the tub.
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This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.
Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.
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.
Mark the layout lines.
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Start at the intersection of the two layout lines and spread a thick layer of tile mastic.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
Trowel on the tile mastic.
On the bottom row use a spacer on its side to create a space between the tile and the top of the bathtub.