The tile around a bathtub is part of an overall waterproofing system which helps keep water from damaging the floor or walls beneath the installation.
Tile around whirlpool tub.
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Webb chappell 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.
Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.
Take this into account when removing and.
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.
The cubby can be used to hold rolled up towels or small notions what ever.
The niche can be popped out to access the tub s mechanicals.
Exterior bathtub tiling is a particularly eye catching artisanal touch in the modern bathroom a signifier of one s personal taste and penchant for fine detail.
If you want your front apron to be just plain field tile though then the caulked panel is your best bet.
Think a small niche.
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Most whirlpool tubs have a tile surround that is approximately 16 to 18 inches high to help protect the walls from moisture or splashes.
Make this area a focal point by not only running the shower.
Above the lip of the tub.
Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.
You can tile the apron but have a wood cubby built in to the apron.