Tile Around Fiberglass Shower Stall

3 piece shower surround offers strength without sacrificing design or style.

Tile around fiberglass shower stall. I have accomplished that part of the project and now i have bare studs above the shower stall on three sides. For example if you used a beautiful dark stone tile in the surround choose a light paint color that matches the veining in the stone to make the accent tile in the shower stand out. 3 piece direct to stud alcove surround in white the classic 400 32 in. For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub.

They can be installed by a professional crew or by a diyer. For a shower enclosure extend the tile and the backerboard at least 6 inches above the showerhead. After the tile adhesive sets for 20 to 30 minutes remove the plastic spacers between tiles. Finish all other joints prime and paint and then install a border of tile around the perimeter to cover.

Apply strong adhesive to the tile and the wall. Most shower kits include a shower pan and two or three solid wall panels although some are one piece shells in which the shower base or bathtub is integrated with. 3 piece shower the classic 400 32 in. Pre fabricated shower stall units are usually fiberglass or acrylic kits created in a factory and shipped to your home in one or several pieces.

Where you need to cut holes in tiles for shower faucet or showerhead stub outs a hole saw with abrasive diamond cutting edges is the best tool. Step 5 install the shower surround. Classic 400 32 in. Made of fiberglass or acrylic they have an expanded polystyrene eps.

Shannan did a video to install a one piece shower stall. Leave at least 1 4 inch edge around the installation area. Started shooting the video after shower was gone but basic fiberglass shower was here removed it installed pan tile and vanity toilet. Prefabricated shower bases are often used when remodeling a bathroom.

See more ideas about fiberglass shower bathrooms remodel small bathroom. Make sure that the holes line up with the faucet bars and shower head prior to pressing down on the surround. How to install tiled shower walls with a prefab base. Let the tile adhesive set for 48 hours before grouting.

How to finish wall around fiberglass shower stall. When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub.