Tile Height Above Tub

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Tile height above tub.

I like going all the way plus the ceiling over the tub. Factoring in the grout lines this meets the minimum with a bit to spare. Check if you need to adjust this mark to avoid laying slivers of tile at the top and bottom. The minimum code height for a tub or shower enclosure s waterproof covering is 6 above the finished floor.

I am wondering should i tile all the way up the ceiling or leave 8 inches from the top and put a crown or chair rail. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. I have a tub left drain and the wall has a window 2x 3 18 inches from the ceiling. But we dropped the ceiling over.

A practical height when working with full sized 12 tiles is 6 courses. And standard is 6 ft over tub and 4 ft the rest of the way. A classic offset or straight set pattern in a standard field size tile works best for this wall height. The guest bathroom is a bit small 5x 7.

In general expect your local codes to specify a minimum height of 6 feet above finished floor height for a dense non absorbent waterproof wall covering within an enclosed shower. Also what should be the height of the accent border. If tile is your. This extra tile work adds little to the cost of the project yet gives a modern look to an older bath.

Wainscotting is a classic choice for bathrooms that border on the traditional side. Webb chappell 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. While you ll see answers anywhere from 36 to 72 the norm is usually between 42 and 52 depending on where your vanity mirror or hutch and electrical switches and outlets fall. When i install shower tile about half of my clients go for tile all the way to the ceiling in the shower area.

The classic design feature is usually between 34 and 54 high with 36 being the average height.