Tiling A Tub Surround To Ceiling

I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.

Tiling a tub surround to ceiling.

5 piece easy up adhesive tub surround in white with 184 reviews. Does flexstone have a tub surrounds product in calypso. If the tub is level start with a full tile at its rim. Floor to ceiling tiles as demonstrated by domino s coverage of the trend can be used exclusively in a shower area or even in a dog shower giving that part of a bathroom a distinct appearance from the rest of the space.

Tiling around a tub shower overview gregory nemec. How to tile a tub surround 1. Gaspar s construction save photo another great reason to take tile higher. For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub.

Otherwise the best time to install tile on the ceiling is if you are doing an accent wall in the shower and want to extend the tile overhead. 3 piece direct to stud alcove surround high gloss in white with 300 reviews and the pro series 32 in. It can also cover an entire room. Taking the tile to the ceiling draws the eye up and laying the tiles vertically keeps the colored tile from feeling heavy.

I know we did this bathroom for under 5k and that included cement boarding and waterproofing the tub area a new tub tile for tub surround and floor new cabinets ikea kitchen cabinets countertop and plumbing fixtures. We love the clean look of the straight set tile in the bathrooms below. You can mount your shower fixture higher which can be a necessity if someone in your household is tall. The traditional tub and shower combination has tile running up the walls to at least 7 feet or wherever full tile terminates above the shower head on the wall.

If your bathroom tends to get humid or you are installing a steam shower you should tile the ceiling to help protect it from moisture. The look is fresh and modern and can be done in every shape size and color there is. How to tile a tub enclosure ceiling. What are some of the most reviewed tub surrounds.

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. The design feels clean and contemporary and the floor to ceiling installation with its saturated blue hue. Follow the order shown in the diagram to snap the rest of the lines. When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub.

This video will show you how to set tile around a tub. Some of the most reviewed tub surrounds are the classic 400 32 in. Understand how your bathtub is setup. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.

Floor walls all the way to the ceiling and alcoves.