Caulk the tile/tub joint the day after you grout. Now, finish the plumbing. Spread a bead of silicone around the edge of each hole in the surround and install the faucet plate and tub spout.

The demand for freestanding tubs has ... and once the tile is set, they cut a hole from below in the subfloor to install the P-Trap and tub. However, access from below is terribly disruptive ...