How To Install A Tub With Tile Walls

Save time by setting several tiles at once.

How to install a tub with tile walls.

Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4. Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations. If you plan to cut the bottom row of tile start your installation with the second row. The first and most important step for tiling bathroom walls insists ferrante is to start with a clean stable substrate.

Before you begin to install the tile figure out the layout of your tile scheme after measuring all areas to be tiled as well as the tiles. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Finally to ensure a strong long lasting bond for the new tiles ferrante. Consequently you should either buy them if you can afford or rent them for several days especially the wet saw which comes at a.

How to install tub surround tile. Measure and mark the spot for your second row of tile check your mark for level then attach a board to the wall to act as a guide. In order to tile the bathroom walls you need several tools. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.

Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles. This video will show you how to set tile around a tub. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Notched trowel score and snap tile cutter wet saw cutter and a hole saw tile drill bit to install tiles around pipes these tools are essential for a project done in a professional manner.

He then fills the backer board seams with thinset mortar and embeds fiberglass mesh joint tape in the mortar. That way if you do have to cut tile to fit they ll be at the bottom where the tub or shower pan might be slightly out of level. Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go.