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[Bubblecraft]

I'm with Kilty too. I like to raise mine. As said, much better seal than straight.

(Sorry, only pics I could find off hand)

 

[bobbynz]

Yep, a much better finish looks great. And it will keep any water from sitting on the tile at that end.

 

[Sean Kelly]

hi kylie,its personal choice but if boxing in small ends on baths like you have highlighted i like to box the shelf higher than the bath by maybe 100 to 150mm...this will give you a higher shelf which water will not sit on if your messy in the bath

That's a really good idea kilty. I've ripped out my bathroom and have the same situation with the end of the bath. Two kids that love splashing and probably sitting on the end panel would certainly loosen a flush panel. Your option is definitely more robust. Cheers Sean

 

[Muse2k8]

And it means the client can put bottles etc on it like a shelf

 

[KylieZona]

Wow brilliant advice. Thanks all. Especially for the pics. I've got a much better clue of what to build to. I'll definitely go with the 100-150mm higher advice.

Gazebo, interesting what you said about the next grout line. One I'll definitely try to factor in if I ever attempt tile job number 2. (Likewise with the tanking - which I didn't do at the business end so is there any point at the boxed end?)

Kendo - I hear ya on the colour advice!