Recommendations for a tiling dilemma around the tub
Nate K
7 years ago
Hi,
I recently got my master bath remodeled. At the time, I asked that the front part of the tub not be tiled completely because the access to the faucets and the electric wiring is from the front. It wasn't covered before so I followed the same thing during remodeling. Everyday when I look at it, I feel that it looks a bit odd to tile only the edges. Any ideas on making it look better? Should I tile it up completely and remove the tiling if access to the faucets or electric wiring is needed?
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Errant_gw
7 years ago
Nate K
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Comments (15)Thanks so much for the suggestions and advice. I am concerned about being able to get the tub close enough for a faucet reach but far away enough to clean. Unfortunately, a floor mount is not ideal since we're on a concrete slab. A wall mount would be a much easier install. It would be on a wall backing up to the master closet, so I think we could also have a panel to access the plumbing. I really like the Newport brass fixture, although it's a bit more modern than fixtures we've used in the other bathrooms. I would like to use a readily available brand name so parts are replaceable....See MoreErrant_gw
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7 years ago
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7 years agoMongoCT
7 years agoAs the others have mentioned, you can disguise the access panel as a stand-alone tile in a field of tile, with the access tile held by magnets or some other means.
It can also be disguised on a paneled front.
Here's one I did, any of the three individual panels is removable, or all three panels along with the face frame are removable. No tools. Lift-and-rotate to remove. No rattling when in place.
Just another technique...
Nate K
7 years agoErrant_gw
7 years ago
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