Gap Between Tile And Tub

The contractor has advised that this is normal and he has done this before.

Gap between tile and tub. I don t believe it s a settling issue the gap around the entire tub is the same height. Plus a 1 16 gap allows the caulk to properly fill the space and waterproof the transition between the tile and tub or shower. The tub flange is sealed to backerboard that pesky tub flange. 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.

Leaving a 1 16 gap between the tub and tile will prevent the tile from cracking when the tub expands. Similar to the gap that can exist between your wall tile and tub you may have a space between the floor and your bathtub. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in. I m not sure you can spread caulk across a half inch gap even with a back rod i d have to take multiple passes with the caulk.

If i recall correctly there use to be grout in that gap. After tiling there is a large gap between the tub and tile. Gaps up to 1 2 inch wide. I would have thought the tub should have been leveled or advised of the problem before not after questioning the contractor.

If you fill an empty tub the caulking might bulge out of the joint when the tub is in use. What is backer board. Everything except that gap between the backerboard and the tub flange. 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.

If you have tile on the wall adjoining the tub. Fill the gap between the tile and the tub with caulk. Place the 1 16 horseshoe shim on tub and measure up to the laser level. When questioned it was explained the tub was not level.

This gap may widen over time as your home shifts. That keeps everything nicely separated while allowing water to flow down past the flange. Fill gaps between 1 4 and 1 2 inch in width with two beads of caulk set side by side. Above the lip of the tub.

You have the tile backerboard installed and everything is waterproofed. Never worked with a gap this large. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.