For new unit installation.
Vinyl tub surround install.
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I have a 1972 mobile home with exactly linoleum that used as tub surround.
Going to change to new linoleum as its outdated only reason for change.
Installation can vary from product to product so read the manufacturer s instructions carefully.
To properly install the new wall panels you will need smooth flat edges on the bathtub or shower base.
The old tile area needs to be smaller than the kit and you ll need to build up the surrounding wall.
Make sure that trim pieces cover any exposed holes.
Any surface demolition structural modifications and surrounding surface finishing if needed is extra.
Secure tub to wall deck.
Easy to blend to your taste.
Here s a diy basic on installing a tub surround.
Caulk around the fixtures.
Then install the shower rod and hang the curtain.
Tub surrounds and shower surrounds are easy to install and maintain.
Caulk around the top of the shower the seams between panels the sides and the bottom where the walls meet the tub.
Install level ledger strip and leveling supports.
This is how we installed a new fiberglass tub with surround in a small bathroom remodel.
Experts claim that if you spend to install a tile surround in your bathing space you should expect to get back as much 80 percent of your investment.
Bathtub installation labor basic basic labor to install bathtub with favorable site conditions.
Follow our ten steps to update your bathroom with a surround.
Install the shower handle showerhead and tub spout according to the manufacturer s instructions.