Tile Above Fiberglass Shower Surround

Every time you step in the bath press against the wall or even fill the tub the force will cause the fiberglass to bend.

Tile above fiberglass shower surround. For a shower enclosure extend the tile and the backerboard at least 6 inches above the showerhead. For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub. The same process can be used if you have surround panels above a combination bathtub shower alcove. Measure each proposed tile area above your shower surround and draw a matching to scale outline on a large cardboard sheet.

Tile showers often cover the surrounding wall all the way to the ceiling if there is only a short space between the top of the showerhead and the last full row of tile above it. Since the tile does not bend it will separate from the insert or the tiles and grout will crack. The tile can either match the surround to blend in and make the entire unit look larger. See more ideas about shower surround bathroom makeover bathrooms remodel.

For example if one wall s tiled area will measure 36 inches wide by 18 inches high you would draw a rectangle that is 36 inches wide and 18 inches high on a piece of cardboard. Tile must be laid on a stable and non flexible surface. Laying tile above shower bathtub unit tags. Item 232993 model 7wp 3872 1 a4.

Fiberglass is too flexible and tile grout is brittle. Flooring stairs we have one piece fiberglass tub shower units in our bathrooms but they re only about 6 feet high leaving about 1 and 1 2 feet of. Transolid 38 in x 72 in decor sand castle shower surround side wall panel. Add a few rows of decorative tile above the surround to extend it all the way to the ceiling.