Installing a tub surround over old shower tiles is one of the fastest ways to brighten up a bathroom.
How to install plastic walls over old tiles on walls.
Once the adhesive is in place install the shower surround.
In this situation the options are.
Apply strong adhesive to the tile and the wall.
Colorful tiles may go out of style and some tiles are inappropriate for the space.
In our case we used beadboard panels from georgia pacific the brand name is plybead.
The panels are 3 8 thick and installed easily by using a construction adhesive along with some.
Once the surround shower is assembled you can install it.
The kits are available at many home and hardware stores for a do it yourself project and at commercial companies that sell and install the kit.
Purchase a tub surround kit compatible with your existing tub from your local home improvement store.
Remove the existing tiles and re tile.
They are one piece plastic or acrylic units that slide over the top of an existing bathtub or shower to give it a like new appearance.
How to install wainscoting over tile.
Wainscot panels are one way to spice up the look.
These kits are not only easy to install but they also look nice and seal the area behind them from water.
A bath wall kit is otherwise known as a bath surround or a bath liner.
Step 5 install the shower surround.
Not necessarily panelling but panels that are current and attractive.
How to tile over existing wall tile.
Remove the tiles and panel the walls.
Tile over the existing tiles.
For this step follow the instructions that came with your specific surround.
Tiled walls can last many years but that s not always a good thing.
Ceramic tile can be a colorful dramatic wall covering but people can grow tired of looking at it over time.
Leave at least 1 4 inch edge around the installation area.