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   TheButcha | Nov 04, 2007 11:05pm | #1

   We usually tile after the whirlpool is set.

   I frame the platform 1-1/2 lower then the lip on the tub. Cover the framing with 3/4 plywood, then 1/2 durock. Then I cut a bunch of spacers the thickness of the tile plus a 1/4''. We then pour structolite on the floor and place the tub in the hole. Stick the spacers under the lip of the tub and fill the tub about 1/2 way with water. The next day, pull the spacers out, thinset, tile, and caulk. Its better the lip of the tub is a bit high. You can always build the tile up with thinset.

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   crpape | Nov 05, 2007 10:59pm | #2

   Thanks for the info.

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   CapnMac | Nov 06, 2007 12:10am | #3

   Tile before is much neater.

   But, in xx years (might be as few as 4 or 5) the remodeler who comes in after you will flat out curse your name.

   But, that'll be ok, it will be over more than just the tile job (even if you do everything 'right' too <g>).

   Not a bad idea to test fit the tube before tiling, though--some of them are real bear for not having any place to get a good grip--and a bad grip can mean something gets dinged or scratched (like installed tile; intaller's foot; that sort of thing).

   Can depend on who is tiling.  Pro tiler can work as neatly in the tub in place as not (generally).  Me, I'm a bad tiler.  Mostly because I hate grouting.  So, I get distracted while setting, and that makes for a less-good job.  So, if tile is needed, I hire it out. 

   Plumber will like you more settign the tub first, but, absolutely,  first thing, no waiting, no passing Go, get the tile guy and the plumber together, on site, looking at the actual tub, in its actual place, and get everybody to agree on where and how for access panels and the like.  Not a bad idea to have the electrician at this summit meeting too.  The 5 minutes of meeting can be very productive, and prevent an hour of "I thought you were doing it" later (sometimes).

   Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
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   crpape | Nov 06, 2007 05:03pm | #4

   Lots of good info.  Thanks.