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.
Install bathtub surround over ceramic tile.
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.
Leave at least 1 4 inch edge around the installation area.
To help hide the awkward appearance of an out of level tub make the bottom row of tiles at least three fourths of a tile high.
Make sure that the holes line up with the faucet bars and shower head prior to pressing down on the surround.
Surrounds can be installed directly over securely fastened ceramic tile.
These kits are not only easy to install but they also look nice and seal the area behind them from water.
Installing a tub surround over old shower tiles is one of the fastest ways to brighten up a bathroom.
Finally to ensure a strong long lasting bond for the new tiles ferrante goes one step further and trowels thinset mortar over the entire wall.
Apply strong adhesive to the tile and the wall.
However the methods shown here work on any wall tiles including stone and glass.
Purchase a tub surround kit compatible with your existing tub from your local home improvement store.
Step 5 install the shower surround.
For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub.
Once the adhesive is in place install the shower surround.
It wipes off quickly and has few joints to catch mold attracting dirt and scum.
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.
And the unit is much easier to install.
For this installation ferrante used 4 inch square ceramic tiles the most common and easiest to install bath tiles.
Durawall thermoplastic bathtub wall kit.
For a shower enclosure extend the tile and the backerboard at least 6 inches above the showerhead.
This guide will show you how to install shower walls so you can turn any bathtub into a shower in just one day.
Step by step on installing a delta classic 400 tub shower surround unit.