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.
How to install ceramic wall tile around a bathtub.
Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.
For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub.
I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.
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.
Above the lip of the tub.
Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.
Fill the gap between the tile and the tub with caulk.
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.
Follow the order shown in the diagram to snap the rest of the lines.
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.