Replacing Tub Surround Wall

Tubs and shower tub surrounds come in all types of materials and price ranges.

Replacing tub surround wall.

Make sure that the measurements of the new tub surround will not interfere with the window. Remove the bathtub faucet since this will be on a portion of the wall you ll be cutting away. Cut through the drywall around the tub and down to the base trim. What structural constraints do you have.

They all have a hard shiny surface but they differ in stiffness reparability and projected longevity. Larger than the rough in dimensions of the new tub surround photo 2. Using the tub shower surround carton for a template mark holes where the showerhead faucet handles or spout will protrude through the wall. This wall set offers an attractive design with the strength and durability of acrylic.

Step 6 lay the carton template on top of the panel for that wall and use a hole saw or a jigsaw to cut out the holes. Then make your cuts about 1 in. Use the screwdriver to disconnect and remove the tub s waste and overflow valve cover. To reduce hassles later check the dimensions of the new tub surround including the nailing flanges before you cut out the old surround or tile wall.

The first two categories are the most popular. Thin tub surround panels are glued on with a tub surround adhesive and have to be smoothed out while being installed. Youtube seems to have a problem processing videos in. A tub surround is a wall system that is installed over the existing wall around your tub and shower.

I re rendered this video in avi format and re posted it. Sometimes there is a window at the top of a wall in the tub enclosure area. We divided them into three material categories and price ranges. 3 piece direct to stud tub surround in high gloss white is designed to fit 32 in.

Replacing the tub surround on my bathtub. If your tub surround is cracked stained or discolored you may want to remove it to replace it. This wall set also features 6 corner shelves and 1 center shelf for maximum storage. Some spouts have a setscrew that holds them in place.

Use a tool designed for tub drain removal also called a tub drain extractor to remove the drain flange.