How To Install Ceramic Tile On Tub Wall

For the average small wall tiles which are currently popular you will want to use a 1x4 square notch trowel.

How to install ceramic tile on tub wall.

To set the tile apply an even coat of mastic on only a small portion of the wall at a time. When using ceramic tile try to find boxes with the same dye lot number. Take care not to cover your lines. This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.

Again apply the tile with a slight twisting motion. Test a tile to make sure the mortar is mixed and spread correctly. Check if you need to adjust this mark to avoid laying slivers of tile at the top and bottom. 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.

Mortar a small spot and then place a tile. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Spread the adhesive with the smooth side of your notched trowel and then go over it with the notched side to create ridges in the adhesive. I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.

You have about five to 10 minutes to set the tile so don t apply too much adhesive over a large area. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. The accent tiles go on the same way image 3. Pull the tile up and look at the pattern that is create on the back.