Installing Adhesive-Type Tub and Shower Surround Panels
An easy and inexpensive option when renovating the walls of a bathtub or shower is to use one of the three-piece or five- piece adhesive panel kits available for purchase. The adhesive walls are usually thin waterproof panels that gain their support from the surrounding wallboard, and installation is similar whether used in a bathtub or standup shower. If you are looking for a thicker surround, try a product designed for direct-to-stud installation. The thin adhesive surrounds are the easiest to adjust for bathrooms with windows, or where the bathtub and/or shower enclosures are oddly sized. Before buying a surround, do some checking to make sure you buy the right-sized product for the tub or shower that you have. NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that the warranty is not voided by improper installation. Prepare the walls. Since this type of surround is going to be glued, the walls need to be clean to allow the adhesive to make good contact . The walls also ...