Actually, the platform was a deliberate design decision by a design pro in the 1960s. While it may not be what a non design pro would have chosen, the platform itself is very sturdy.

My question was very specific about the tile. Thanks.

I agree with Sophie. Refinishing does not last. The platform serves no purpose. It may have been popular in the 60’s, but today it looks dated. Replace the tub and remove the platform. Then your design decisions will not be dictated by an unnecessary out-of-date elevated tub.

That's not happening. I've already stated that it is not being replaced, by me. If someone after me would like to replace it they can. But again, I'm not.

My question was specifically about the tile. Thanks.

You wanted opinions on your choice of Dekora Rainforest tile that you linked. OK, here is mine. That tile is already dated. And it doesn’t go with the tub that you are keeping. Since you are so firm about keeping the ‘60s tub and the platform, you shouldn’t suddenly switch sides to a 2015 tile. Why not go with, well, what you are going with, and choose a tile that is in the same aesthetic as the tub/platform?

Instead of the OP’s link, here is a pic of the Rainforest tile from the Dekora website:

>That tile is already dated. And it doesn’t go with the tub that you are keeping.

Wow. Thanks. Actual real feedback on my actual question.

How rare instead of the usual "everyone has an unlimited budget to completely redo everything, let me throw this option out there that obviously OP is too stupid to have ever thought of" so prevalent on this forum.

Yes I should replace the tub, but there are 4th and 5th order effects in that decision that I'm not wanting to deal with.

Routinely re-glazing your tub or, worse yet, realizing you have to replace the tub after you have tiled around it, will ultimately cost you more than just getting a new tub now.

We're talking about a total of 3 sf of tile. If I were tiling the walls around the tub I'd being doing things different and putting a walk in shower in.

But we're not talking about that. We are talking about a retarded 6" strip of tile because a design pro thought that would be neato.

This is a limited scope/limited budget project. The bathroom only needs to be clean, functional, and somewhat pleasing to the eyes. I'm not putting some spa/jacuzzi/take me away calgon bathroom sauna experience in.

For someone asking for free advice, many from pros, you have a fairly contemptuous tone. Perhaps take the tone and the arrogance down a notch and you might get more of the advice you are seeking. Though you give the impression you actually do not want any advice and were just validation-seeking.

I don't think her tone was contemptuous. I think she's frustrated because she came here for advice about a specific tile and she had already stated she's not replacing the tub. How is that validation seeking? She's trying to work with what she has and her own budget. Why is there so much condemnation on this board?

"Why is there so much condemnation on this board?"

@ Kayca - I see your point. I guess I was put off by phrases such as "obviously OP is too stupid to have ever thought of" , "a retarded 6" strip of tile", and "a design pro thought that would be neato" (I doubt it was a design pro that thought of that idea, but who knows). The condemnation went both ways it looks like.

What tile are you putting on the floor? I would think about continuing that same tile in the “under tub” area.

I think you have two options. If you are tiling the floor than wrap the floor tile up...if you are using vinyl on the floor than use white tile and match the tub. If you match the tub you want as few if grout lines as possible so 6"x6" or 6"x12" tile.

https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/emser-tile-style-12-x-6-porcelain-cove-base-tile-trim-in-pure-white-emt9673.html

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Merola-Tile-Hemline-White-6-in-x-12-in-Ceramic-Wall-Tile-WMGHEMWT/206947349

I would not refinish a tub which will get used regularly. If this is a guest bathroom, longevity of the reglaze won't be such an issue, Although if a guest bathroom, I would work with the tub not try to change it as I like vintage and that has a very interesting look.

If you are bound and determined to reglaze and keep this tub, invest minimal money in the tile job as you will eventually need to gut the space and start over.