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Hi everyone, Happy to have joined this community. I've loved watching the Tile Coach videos!

I'm in the process of installing a new bathtub in my bathroom, and I'm planning to tile the walls around it. This is my first time doing anything like this, so I'm hoping to get some advice from the professionals here.

I've installed the "Elmbrook 60 in. Right Drain Rectangular Alcove Bathtub with Integral Apron in White", and I used a digital level to make sure it was level. However, after setting it over a mortar bed, I couldn't get it perfectly level, and there are some slight variations in the slope of the tub. Here are the measurements I took:

As you can see, the differences in height are quite small, and based on the advice I received earlier, they should not have a significant impact on the performance or appearance of the bathtub. However, I'm still concerned about whether this installation would complicate the tile job.

Specifically, the left side of the tub (when facing it) isn't touching the studs, and there's a small space that I shimmed. Additionally, the floor isn't touching the tub. I'm wondering if these issues would cause any problems with tiling the walls around the tub.

Finally, I'm also wondering if the .3 inches height difference along the back wall would affect the tile job and what professionals would do in this situation.

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!