USG Durock Cement Board - Manual (Page 6)

Where tile will not cover entire wall
surface, such as above tub and
shower surrounds, determine
where you want the tile to end and
draw a level line at this height. Be
sure to allow for height of tile cap,
if applicable.
On walls where tile will reach the
floor, determine whether floor is
level by measuring distance to
desired tile height on both sides of
area to be tiled. If there is a differ-
ence (e.g., the floor is lower on one
side), lay one vertical row of tile
from highest point down to floor.
Affix tiles with dabs of mastic.
Use this first row as a guide to
keep tiles and grout lines level and
ensure alignment with tiles of
adjacent tub or shower surround.
If new flooring will be installed,
leave a sufficient gap between
lowest tile and subfloor.
On bathroom floors, start by
placing full tiles in front of bathtub
or shower and along the adjoining
wall to avoid cut tiles in this highly
visible area.
Planning Your
Tile Installation
1/2" & 5/8" only
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