My wife is an artist and I am an engineer. As a result, it seems we are always at odds when it comes to doing something to our home. We are currently remodeling her bathroom and she insists on tiling the inside of her tub. Wanting to be a good husband, I researched the topic but found nothing to help answer the question, “can I tile the inside of an acrylic tub?” Does anyone have any suggestions on how to do this or how to tell my wife that white will have to do??
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Velez,
The tile pros here might have a different take but I do small tile jobs. I think the answer is no as all acrylic tubs I have worked with have been too flexible and would not sustain tile. DanT
Thank you for your response. Would it work on a steel or castiron tub? I could wrestle one into place if need be.
There are in our area concrete fabricators that make bathtubs, some tiled over.
I saw a very nice one done with terrazzo tile in a "Parade of Homes" by our local builders association. It even had a curved bench in it.
The advantage is that you can make it any shape/size you want.
Ask the good building firms in your area about this.
Edited 11/24/2003 2:43:20 PM ET by Ruby
No, can not be tiled. If you want a tiled tub, pour a concrete base and tile away. Or use plywood, lathe, mud and waterproofer, then tile away.
Boris
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