How To Install Ceramic Tile On Tub Wall
You have about five to 10 minutes to set the tile so don t apply too much adhesive over a large area.
How to install ceramic tile on tub wall. This video will show you how to set tile around a tub. I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it. Test a tile to make sure the mortar is mixed and spread correctly. Diycrew hrvdiy renovision step by step tutorial how to install wall tile in any shower with any size bathroom tile including how to install tile in a nic.
To set the tile apply an even coat of mastic on only a small portion of the wall at a time. Again apply the tile with a slight twisting motion. Pull the tile up and look at the pattern that is create on the back. 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.
Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Take care not to cover your lines. Mortar a small spot and then place a tile.
Starting in the center on one side of your reference line apply a coat of tile setting adhesive to an area about 3x3 feet square. For the average small wall tiles which are currently popular you will want to use a 1x4 square notch trowel. 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. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.