How To Install Ceramic Tile On Tub Wall

This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.

How to install ceramic tile on tub wall.

Starting in the center on one side of your reference line apply a coat of tile setting adhesive to an area about 3x3 feet square. Again apply the tile with a slight twisting motion. The accent tiles go on the same way image 3. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height.

When using ceramic tile try to find boxes with the same dye lot number. To set the tile apply an even coat of mastic on only a small portion of the wall at a time. 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. Take care not to cover your lines.

Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. Check if you need to adjust this mark to avoid laying slivers of tile at the top and bottom. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Pull the tile up and look at the pattern that is create on the back.

Diycrew hrvdiy renovision step by step tutorial how to install wall tile in any shower with any size bathroom tile including how to install tile in a nic. Test a tile to make sure the mortar is mixed and spread correctly. I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it. Mortar a small spot and then place a tile.