Fill the gap between the tile and the tub with caulk.
Installing tub wall over tile.
Before any work is done a representative works with you to determine your specific needs and the best way to install the surround.
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Tub surrounds can sometimes be installed over existing tile but only when conditions are right.
Start installing the.
The old tile area needs to be smaller than the kit and you ll need to build up the surrounding wall.
The best approach when installing cement board or other tile backer around a tub is to keep the cement board out of the lip area.
Remove the faucet handle face plate spout and shower head.
Layer newspaper on the floor across the bottom of the tiled wall.
Above the lip of the tub.
Once the adhesive is in place install the shower surround.
Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in.
And it lasts for 20 years.
To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of.
Typically screws secure each of these items in.
Apply strong adhesive to the tile and the wall.
Scratch the tile with sandpaper to rough up the surface.
Leave at least 1 4 inch edge around the installation area.
Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
Once the surround shower is assembled you can install it.
Step 5 install the shower surround.
This gives the tub surround sealant a stronger hold.
Then rinse the wall with a water dampened.
Trowel on the tile mastic.
Tile on tile or as i say it.
Start at the intersection of the two layout lines and spread a thick layer of tile mastic.
Mark the layout lines.
Scrub the wall tiles with diluted degreasing cleaner and a nylon scrub brush.
How to install a shower surround over existing tiles step 1.