How do you finish between tile and drywall?
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Should tile be flushed with drywall?
Tile and drywall is not supposed to be flush. Yours looks a little off because you have not put a row of bullnose tile to round into the drywall.
Can tile overlap drywall?
Just a normal join. I use mortar to fill backer to backer joins and drywall mud for back to drywall pieces. I really really suggest tiling over your backer to drywall joins too since 1/2″ backer isn’t as thick as 1/2″ drywall. The tile coverage makes it easier and looks better.
How much gap do you leave between tub and tile?
Leave a 1/8-in. space between the tub and the tile to allow installation of a flexible bead of caulk.
How do you fill the gap between shower surround and drywall?
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Quote from Youtube video: Everything needs something to bond to mix up some 20-minute speed set joint compound. And press it into the gap keeping it flush with the drywall.
How do you finish drywall where you meet the shower?
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Quote from Youtube video: And then run it over the top and run it up against the top not a bad option the other option of course is to just mud it and then run mesh tape over the top mud it again with a skim coat and sand it.
What should I put between wall and tile?
When caulking gaps where tile meets walls, fixtures, or other surfaces, use silicone caulk. Silicone caulk is waterproof. Plus, it can be found in clear varieties, as well as colored varieties that match nearly any shade of grout.
Should there be a gap between tile and wall?
Experts recommend leaving at least a quarter-inch of space between your floor and wall tiles when installing. It would help if you didn’t fill this gap with grout. Grout is not flexible and can’t handle the floor and wall movement.
What do you put between tub and tile?
Caulk seals seams between tile and fixtures or walls.
Caulk provides a waterproof seal where tile abuts other materials, such as bathtubs, sinks, or walls. A carefully run line of caulk (known as a bead) in these areas adds a finished touch.
What do you do between tile and tub?
Since you are joining two different materials together, you should use caulk in the space where the floor tile and tub meet. Grout is not flexible, so it’s not the best material for the job, while caulk allows for movement and also provides a better sealant.
Does drywall go over the tub flange?
If so, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve done the research to provide you with the answers you need to install your bathtub properly. Whether backer board or drywall, your surround material should rest on the edge of the tub flange but should not make contact with the lip.
How do you caulk a large gap between tub and tile?
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Quote from Youtube video: And cut a very small angle about an eighth of an inch off the top. You're going to cut it at about a 45 degree angle. Now taking your caulking gun go ahead and load up your caulk.
How do you trim a tub surround?
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Do you drywall over shower flange?
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How do you finish the edge of a tub surround?
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Quote from Youtube video: There's wood it really is as simple as that i just simply measured from the drywall. Down to the frame measured it and cut the piece of drywall and stuck it in there um and just cut nice pieces.
Does drywall go behind tub surround?
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Does backer board go over tub lip?
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. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1/4 in. above the lip of the tub. Then apply a generous amount of thin-set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1/8 in.
How do you tile around a tub surround?
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Quote from Youtube video: So start by finding the lowest point where the tile will be installed. Against the tub. And you can do that with a level. At that spot take a full piece of tile and place it against the wall.
Do you need green board behind shower surround?
Paper-faced gypsum board will not prevent moisture penetration and should not be used in wet areas (BSC 2009a). Non-paper-faced fiber-reinforced gypsum board, moisture-resistant gypsum board, or “green board” products are also not recommended behind tub surrounds (BSC 2009a).
