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.
Tile up to tub.
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Let the tiles set overnight.
I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.
Dampen the face of the tile and tub along the joint that runs the length of the face with a damp sponge.
Squeeze the tube to push grout out of the tip and fill the joint along the tub and tile.
Check if you need to adjust this mark to avoid laying slivers of tile at the top and bottom.
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Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.
Tile on tile or as i say it.
Leave 1 4 inch of space between the cut side of the tile and the tub.
Spread ceramic tile mortar on the back of the cut tile and set it in place next to the tub properly spaced with the surrounding tile.
Repeat for each tile around the tub.