fitting a bath and then tiling

[dylanswall]

I am just fitting a new bathroom and am about to do the following so would like confirmation that it is correct or that I am making a big mistake:

I have fixed plasterboard to the two walls around the bath and am going to tank them (with BAL shower kit)

I assume I fit the bath to the wall before tiling and then tile directly onto the wall from the bath level upwards.

(I had thought that maybe I should put a layer of tiles that covers above and below the bath level so, when joined with silicone, there is a better seal but I have not seen it on the forums so am assuming this is the wrong way to do things).

If the brackets above are wrong, when connecting the bath to the wall is it correct that I stick one layer of sealant between the bath and wall. Then put the tiles on. Then stick another layer of sealant between the bath and the tiles?

Do the tiles go directly on at the bath level as previous posts have mentioned using a baton, but wouldn't this leave a small gap between the bath level and where the tiles go on above the baton, that would need filling with cut tiles?

Thanks for all the help

 

[curium]

I'm also refiting my bathroom.

Are you fixing your bath mechanically to the plasterboard or to the wall behind it using brackets?

 

[Rico99]

Dylan,

Advice I gave is still the same.

Rico

 

[dylanswall]

I have marked up where the stud wall partitions are behind the plasterboard so was going to attach it to the wall, through the plasterboard and into the wood

 

[curium]

I have marked up where the stud wall partitions are behind the plasterboard so was going to attach it to the wall, through the plasterboard and into the wood

Lucky you've got wood - I've got steel studs but the flanges are so thin I'm doubtful that they'll support much.

 

[lancenotalot]

Bracket to the studs as mentioned,use somethin like this if metal studs
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/n...refview=search&ts=1232132692792&isSearch=true

Gripfill or silicone all the way round edges before pushing into place.
Make sure you screw the feet down,back feet are always difficult to reach so I use coach bolts and a spanner or socket.