How to tile a tub surround 1.
Tile height above tub.
Mark the layout lines webb chappell.
As long as you don t pick too many tiles or anything that s too busy i think it looks great.
Here we ll cover the basics of bathroom wall tiles and how to choose the right height for your project.
Personally i like more tile though.
The bathroom below showcases one of our favorite unconventional tile heights with the tile covering 3 4 of the wall.
Standard tub and shower walls.
A practical height when working with full sized 12 tiles is 6.
The minimum code height for a tub or shower enclosure s waterproof covering is 6 above the finished floor.
Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.
Claire thomas photo.
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.
I m currently redoing our bathroom and am doing tile on 1 the floor 2 the built in bath tub 3 the wall above the bath tub 4 the shower wall and 5 the shower floor.
Plan the tile layout so a column of tile extends past the end of the tub.
Understand how your bathtub is setup.
Almost to the top.
Floor to ceiling is chic but tile wainscotting also makes an impact.
Beyond the tub and to leave at least a half tile along the wall if possible.
Use the method shown in the mock up and measure photo above to determine how wide the corner tile needs to be in order to extend the tile beyond the tub.
This guide will help you decide how high to tile in your bathroom.