Installing a tub surround over old shower tiles is one of the fastest ways to brighten up a bathroom.
Shower wall cover options for over existing tile.
Apply strong adhesive to the tile and the wall.
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This article sets out 7 viable options other than tile for your shower.
Leave at least 1 4 inch edge around the installation area.
Tile is the most popular material for shower walls.
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And it lasts for 20 years.
Since curing times may vary you ll want to set each tile before the bonding agent is too dry to do its job.
These kits are not only easy to install but they also look nice and seal the area behind them from water.
Make sure that the holes line up with the faucet bars and shower head prior to pressing down on the surround.
There are several alternatives to tile in the shower.
Tile on tile or as i say it.
Purchase a tub surround kit compatible with your existing tub from your local home improvement store.
We set out detailed pros and cons of each option below.
However it s not the only option.
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.
Once the adhesive is in place install the shower surround.
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.
A bath wall kit is otherwise known as a bath surround or a bath liner.
They run from floor to ceiling and usually have a bull nose edge on the.
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Epoxy tile adhesive bonds with existing tiles making it one of the best options for tiling over an existing tiled wall.
Don t attempt to cover a full floor or backsplash at once.