Tiling Around Bathtub - March 2007

Look at the great job I did tiling my first bathtub! These pictures are arranged with the before, middle, and then after the project was completed. I hope you'll be as amazed as I am to see how well this project turned out!

I have to give credit to Sabrina (Jenna's mom) for my success on this project as she inspired me last Christmas. I saw her beautiful tiling in her kitchen and after talking to her about it, decided to do my own project that I had been wanting to do for several years.

Before pictures!
You will see in the picture above and the one below that there is no tile around the bathtub. This has caused a problem because the faucet and spout are both above the tub. When you use the tub, the sheetrock on the wall would get wet from the water splashing against the tub as it came out of the spout. Thus, I had only used my tub a few times in the five years I've lived in this house because I didn't want to ruin the sheetrock anymore.

Middle of the tiling project!

The picture above and the picture below show you how the tub looked after I put the tile on the wall. The first step was to glue the tile to the wall. Then, it needed to dry for 48 hours so I had to complete the project in two phases. This part of the project was easy and fun.

Also, notice the old window coverings in the pictures above that include the window. These window coverings had been in my house since I bought it. Unfortunately, the window coverings didn't open and close easily so the blinds were almost always down keeping out the light.

Project completed!

Look at the picture just above and the one below! I did this all by myself! I think it is great for my first job! Aren't you impressed? This part took awhile as I was grouting between the tiles, at the top of the two rows of tile, and at the bottom where the tile and the tub came together. I didn't want to miss anywhere but I also didn't want the grout to dry on the tiles. I think it looks really good. I have been using my tub more frequently and water no longer splashes on the wall. I am really happy with the project completed. I even had to cut the tiles to fit around the spout and it looks great!

Also, notice the new window coverings in the picture below. I love these shutters! My bathroom looks so much better now. I am really pleased!