How to Install a Tub Surround
Turn off the water valve in your home to disable the water flow.. Cover the tub with a drop cloth if it is already installed.. Remove the spout, handles, and other accessories already on the wall.
Steps
Turn off the water valve in your home to disable the water flow.
Turn off the water valve in your home to disable the water flow.
Cover the tub with a drop cloth if it is already installed.
Cover the tub with a drop cloth if it is already installed.
Remove the spout, handles, and other accessories already on the wall.
Remove the spout, handles, and other accessories already on the wall.
Take old surrounds and tiles out if your bathroom has them.
Take old surrounds and tiles out if your bathroom has them.
Repair damaged spots with wall putty.
Repair damaged spots with wall putty.
Clean and dry the walls to eliminate debris.
Clean and dry the walls to eliminate debris.
Match accessories to your pipe and tub if you're buying new ones.
Match accessories to your pipe and tub if you're buying new ones.
Fit the tub first if you plan on installing a new one.
Fit the tub first if you plan on installing a new one.
Measure the wall space you have available for a surround.
Measure the wall space you have available for a surround.
Select a new tub surround for your bathroom.
Select a new tub surround for your bathroom.
Draw guidelines on the wall for the tub surround.
Draw guidelines on the wall for the tub surround.
Mark spots in the surround for the faucets and other accessories.
Mark spots in the surround for the faucets and other accessories.
Trim the panels to size with a utility knife or jigsaw.
Trim the panels to size with a utility knife or jigsaw.
Cut out the holes for the shower accessories with a saw.
Cut out the holes for the shower accessories with a saw.
Use a caulk gun and trowel to spread an adhesive over the wall.
Use a caulk gun and trowel to spread an adhesive over the wall.
Press the tub surround flat against the wall.
Press the tub surround flat against the wall.
Finish installing the tub's faucet and other accessories.
Finish installing the tub's faucet and other accessories.
Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours before continuing.
Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours before continuing.
Seal cracks in the surround and accessories with caulk.
Seal cracks in the surround and accessories with caulk.
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