Ceramic Tile Bath Surround

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

Ceramic tile bath surround.

To help hide the awkward appearance of an out of level tub make the bottom row of tiles at least three fourths of a tile high. 5 piece easy up adhesive tub surround in white the pro series 32 in. Choose a consistent color and pattern for the whole space or a contrasting design for your shower that will make it the bathroom s main attraction. The fact that you can use ceramic tile for your bathroom s backsplash walls floor and ceiling in addition to your shower makes coordinating simple.

From brightly colored mosaic work to classic vintage motifs today s bathtub tile inspirations are all but unending. It is a five piece set and includes seamless corner panels with overlapping edges for perfect waterproofing and extra durability this wall surround is completely watertight. Acrylic surrounds are resistant to scratches and chips and a quality. The 4 shelves feature ridges to serve as self draining soap dishes and the panels are easy to trim to accommodate a.

While wall tiles are easily chipped and cracked with proper care a tiled shower wall can last for the life of your shower. Surrounds can be constructed in many styles ranging from a single row of ceramic tile that serves as a kind of backsplash around the tub to fully covered walls that encase the three sides of a bathtub or shower alcove. With the right tools and materials and the patience to lay out the tiles properly tiling a shower or bath surround is a job that most homeowners can pull off. For the project shown here we enlisted the help of tile contractor joe ferrante who has been laying tile for this old house projects since 1986.

5 piece easy up adhesive tub surround in white makes an attractive and functional addition to your bathroom. 5 piece the pro series 32 in. See more ideas about tile tub surround bathrooms remodel tub surround. 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. Durawall thermoplastic bathtub wall kit. For a shower enclosure extend the tile and the backerboard at least 6 inches above the showerhead. 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.

A bathtub surround is a vertical surface material that protects the walls just above a bathtub or bathtub shower unit.