Replace Tub Surround With Tile

The tiles you use to fill the voids should match in size and thickness.

Replace tub surround with tile.

This video shows the steps involved in removing a plastic molded tub surround and replacing it with ceramic tile. Before we cover how to replace a bathtub check the new tub over and report any damage to the manufacturer. 3 piece direct to stud tub surround in high gloss white is designed to fit 32 in. Since porcelain can fracture keep your new tub safely packaged until you re ready to install it.

The tub stays in place but you cover the walls above the tub with prefabricated panels that complete the shower enclosure. Unscrew or pull the fixtures off of the wall and set them aside for now so you can reinstall them later on. 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.

Cut out a section of the cardboard to put inside the tub to help protect the surface while you work. Stretch fiberglass tape over all the seams in the backerboard to help seal them. 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. The classic 400 32 in.

This wall set also features 6 corner shelves and 1 center shelf for maximum storage. This wall set offers an attractive design with the strength and durability of acrylic. But if you can t find a matching color use a contrasting color to add a different design element to the surround. Measure each of the walls surrounding the tub and mark their center points.

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. 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. Remove any fixtures that surround your tiles to prevent damage.