Tub Surround Over Ceramic Tile
This guide will show you how to install shower walls so you can turn any bathtub into a shower in just one day.
Tub surround over ceramic tile. 5 piece easy up adhesive tub surround in white makes an attractive and functional addition to your bathroom. Step 4 assemble the surround. My 4 white bathroom tile was in very good condition without any cracks or loose tiles. I have before pictures but unfortunately i don t have any during the process.
Couldn t really afford a contractor to rip it out and replace. Many shower surround systems have to be assembled before you can install them over the existing shower. Once the surround shower is assembled you can install it. Most surrounds are made of acrylic and fiberglass materials which make them light and easy to install one piece tub surround units are available for new construction or major remodeling but if you are removing an old tub surround with bathtub still in place installing a new three piece or five piece surround is often the way to go.
5 piece the pro series 32 in. This thermoplastic bathtub wall kit is designed to fit regular bathtubs of 30 x 60 or 32 x 60 and has maximum dimensions of 42 x 72. Purchase a tub surround kit compatible with your existing tub from your local home improvement store. These kits are not only easy to install but they also look nice and seal the area behind them from water.
So i enhanced it with beautiful mother of pearl and glass mosaic centerpiece over the existing tile. Installing a tub surround over old shower tiles is one of the fastest ways to brighten up a bathroom. 5 piece easy up adhesive tub surround in white the pro series 32 in. Durawall thermoplastic bathtub wall kit.
It is a five piece set and includes seamless corner panels with overlapping edges for perfect waterproofing and extra durability this wall surround is completely watertight. Loose ceramic tiles and any plastic tiles must be removed and the walls sanded smooth before installation. For the project shown here we enlisted the help of tile contractor joe ferrante who has been laying tile for this old house projects since 1986. The 4 shelves feature ridges to serve as self draining soap dishes and the panels are easy to trim to accommodate a.
Before any work is done a representative works with you to determine your specific needs and the best way to install the surround. Surrounds can be installed directly over securely fastened ceramic tile. Hopefully i can convey the process without pictures. With the right tools and materials and the patience to lay out the tiles properly tiling a shower or bath surround is a job that most homeowners can pull off.
How to install tub surround tile.