Replace Tub Surround With Tile

Stretch fiberglass tape over all the seams in the backerboard to help seal them.

Replace tub surround with tile.

3 piece direct to stud tub surround in high gloss white is designed to fit 32 in. The classic 400 32 in. Since porcelain can fracture keep your new tub safely packaged until you re ready to install it. Cut the sheets to fit with a utility knife and screw them to the studs.

Install the new backerboard around the tub. Before we cover how to replace a bathtub check the new tub over and report any damage to the manufacturer. This wall set also features 6 corner shelves and 1 center shelf for maximum storage. The panels can be applied over bare studs if you have removed wall surfaces or directly over existing tile or wallboard walls if they are in good shape.

But if you can t find a matching color use a contrasting color to add a different design element to the surround. Remove any fixtures that surround your tiles to prevent damage. Bathtub surrounds are easier to install cost less than tiles can add a stylish look to your bathroom and make your bathroom easier to clean. This video shows the steps involved in removing a plastic molded tub surround and replacing it with ceramic tile.

Use a pre mixed acrylic tile setting mastic applied to the back of each tile with a notched trowel. Remove an old plastic bathtub and surround and install a new bathtub and three piece surround with new plumbing and a tile border. The tiles you use to fill the voids should match in size and thickness. Bathtubs themselves can cost a fortune and installing tiles on the wall with all the extra work and money that entails will soon add up and one way to save some money is to opt for a bathtub surround instead.

Check if any of the tiles you re replacing intersect with any of the fixtures in your shower such as the shower head faucet or overflow drain. Cut out a section of the cardboard to put inside the tub to help protect the surface while you work. The tub stays in place but you cover the walls above the tub with prefabricated panels that complete the shower enclosure.