A stand up shower needs twice as much tile which will add on another 2 000 3 000.
Installing bathroom tile around tub.
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.
The average 5 ft.
This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.
Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.
Prepare the room for installing ceramic bathroom floor tiles.
Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.
First get the toilet out of your way.
Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4.
The best approach when installing cement board or other tile backer around a tub is to keep the cement board out of the lip area.
I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.
Above the lip of the tub.
Bathroom costs approximately 1 000 1 500 to demo and install new floor tile and tub surround.
Before you begin to install the tile figure out the layout of your tile scheme after measuring all areas to be tiled as well as the tiles.
Ask if sanded caulk is available in a color that matches your grout for the floor tub and floor wall tile joints.
Check if you need to adjust this mark to avoid laying slivers of tile at the top and bottom.
Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.