Check if you need to adjust this mark to avoid laying slivers of tile at the top and bottom.
How to install tub surround over ceramic tile.
Some bathtub wall kits are designed to be put directly over ceramic wall tiles according to jennifer renglich marketing director for bath fitter a national chain for bathroom remodeling products.
To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of the tub to the top of the area to be tiled.
An acrylic tub and shower surround may not have the sex appeal of an enameled cast iron tub and an elegant ceramic tile surround but it s a lot easier to keep clean and looking spotless.
The old tile area needs to be smaller than the kit and you ll need to build up the surrounding wall.
And the unit is much easier to install.
Once the adhesive is in place install the shower surround.
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.
Caulk around the surround and.
Tub surrounds can sometimes be installed over existing tile but only when conditions are right.
It wipes off quickly and has few joints to catch mold attracting dirt and scum.
I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.
Before any work is done a representative works with you to determine your specific needs and the best way to install the surround.
Apply strong adhesive to the tile and the wall.
I have a 30 year old bathroom with a cast iron tub and shower with ceramic tiled walls.
Step 5 install the shower surround.
Installing a tub surround over old shower tiles is one of the fastest ways to brighten up a bathroom.
Leave at least 1 4 inch edge around the installation area.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
Make sure that the holes line up with the faucet bars and shower head prior to pressing down on the surround.
Mark the layout lines webb chappell.