Load the caulk into a caulk gun then cut the tip to the desired diameter.
How to tile wall around bathtub.
Start at the intersection of the two layout lines and spread a thick layer of tile mastic.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
Start installing the.
Allow everything to dry for at least a day or two before relaxing in your newly tiled bathtub.
Above the lip of the tub.
Mark the layout lines.
Hold the board in place and drive a 2 inch galvanized roofing.
Run a bead along one side then wipe it smooth with a damp cloth.
Fill the gap between the tile and the tub with caulk.
Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.
To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of.
In our project we brought an old 70s bathroom into classic art deco style.
Trowel on the tile mastic.
To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to.
How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area step 1.
Apply matching caulk to the outside edge of the tub to keep water out of the gap.
Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.