I am remodeling my first bathroom. I am planing on tiling the shower/tub.. my question is the transition from tile to painted wall.. with the cement backer do I butt it up to drywall? What do I do about the seam? I plan on tiling to the ceiling to avoid this problem there, but what about the sides?
Any help is greatly appreciated..

I am remodeling my first bathroom. I am planing on tiling the shower/tub.. my question is the transition from tile to painted wall.. with the cement backer do I butt it up to drywall? What do I do about the seam? I plan on tiling to the ceiling to avoid this problem there, but what about the sides?
Any help is greatly appreciated..
... caulk the seams together and then paint. Caulk is 'inert' and will form a nice transition between the two surfaces. Use a clear type and make sure it is intended for bathroom (mold-proof... GE is a good brand).