My tub is 66x36. Lengthwise it fits into the area without any extra inches of space. On the front edge I have 3 inches which is perfect because the bullnose tiles used were 3 inches and fit like a glove for trimming it out. The backside were my pathetic looking plant is is 15 inches. We used the floor tiles (cut down a bit) for that area. Hope this picture helps.
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Tub alcove and deck. Vanity “desk”
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