Gap Between Tile And Tub Deck

When questioned it was explained the tub was not level.

Gap between tile and tub deck. So that gap is 1 2 wide and 1 4 deep throughout the center portion not including the 1 8 gap between the 2 plywood sheets which seems too big to fill with sealant to keep the ditra supported. That keeps everything nicely separated while allowing water to flow down past the flange. Above the lip of the tub. What you should have done instead is leave a 1 4 inch gap between the backerboard and the vertical flange and let the tiles hang down past the vertical flange to 1 4 from the horizontal tub deck surface.

Similar to the gap that can exist between your wall tile and tub you may have a space between the floor and your bathtub. I would have thought the tub should have been leveled or advised of the problem before not after questioning the contractor. The contractor has advised that this is normal and he has done this before. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.

This gap may widen over time as your home shifts. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. I didn t talk with the tile guy about this but i read about it online. As with any other gap near your bathtub you ll want to close the opening to prevent any possible water damage or the onset of mold and mildew.

If you have tile on the wall adjoining the tub select a caulk that matches the color of the grout. After tiling there is a large gap between the tub and tile. There is about 1 2 inch gap between the tub tile that i would like to caulk h. Cement board detail 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.

The gap between the taller plywood and the tub is 1 4 to 1 8 at the edges of the apron but as big as 1 2 in the middle. At this point you need to remove the bottom row of tile. The options we ve talked about are.