Teal Bathroom Wall Tile
Spring Branch, TX
This master bathroom in a Spring Branch home was updated with large-format teal rectangular ceramic tile on the three walls surrounding the soaking tub. The existing drywall behind the tub was removed and replaced with cement backer board before the waterproofing membrane was applied. The tile was set in a horizontal running bond pattern with 3/16 inch joints, using a teal-tinted grout to blend with the tile color and minimize the visual interruption of the grout lines.
The bottom course of tile was set with a 1/8 inch gap above the tub deck, filled with color-matched flexible silicone to accommodate the slight movement between the tub and the wall assembly over time.
What We Did
- Removed existing drywall and tub surround; installed cement backer board with waterproofing membrane
- Established level reference line; set teal rectangular tile in horizontal running bond
- Maintained 1/8 inch gap at tub deck; grouted walls with teal-tinted sanded grout
- Applied color-matched silicone at tub-to-tile joint; sealed grout after full cure
Project Details
- Service
- Bathroom & Shower Tile
- Area
- Spring Branch, TX
- Materials
- Large-format teal ceramic tile; cement backer board; waterproofing membrane; teal-tinted sanded grout; color-matched silicone
- Scope
- Residential master bathroom, tub surround
- Timeline
- Multi-day install
