How to install a new bathtub and surround?

Remove an old plastic bathtub and surround and install a new bathtub and three piece surround with new plumbing and a tile border. In this story, we’ll walk you through a basic installation process, beginning with what is often the toughest part—tearing out the old tub and shower. Then we’ll show you how to install and replumb the new unit.

What kind of tub surround should I buy?

This can a pretty difficult job if you have ceramic tile walls, and installing a new system of tub surround panels is usually an easier solution. Most surrounds are made of acrylic and fiberglass materials, which make them light and easy to install.

How do you install a direct to stud shower surround?

Level the panel and make sure it sits flush against the lip of the tub or shower pan. Drill pilot holes in the panel flanges where they meet the studs, and screw or nail the panel to the wall. Continue to 5 of 6 below. Before installing the last panel, it will have to be drilled for the tub or shower valve and maybe the tub spout.

How to install a sterling shower in a Kohler bathtub?

Place the end wall that will have the valve, also drain side, into place. Mark the locations for the valve, tub spout and showerhead. Remove the end wall and cut holes. Apply a 1/4″ wide x 4″ long “L” shaped bead of 100% silicone sealant at the front edges of the bathtub on both sides. Refer to Installation Instructions for details.

How do you install bathtub surround?

Installing the new tub surround. A mobile home bathtub surround installs with glue and sometimes with plastic rivets, too. Outline the surround on the wall with a bead of glue and then just add beads of glue inside the outline. Set the surround into it then immediately pulling the surround out of the glue.

Can You tile over a fiberglass shower surround?

The Right Way to Tile Over a Fiberglass Shower. The proper way to tile over a fiberglass shower pan is to remove the pan. This isn’t especially problematic if the pan was installed separately from the shower walls, but it can be tricky if the pan is part of a one-piece fiberglass stall, and it may need professional expertise.

What is a sterling tub?

The Sterling All Pro Bathtub is a classic white bathtub that is perfect for both modern and traditional homes. It’s 60 by 30 inches which leaves plenty of room for you to lie back and relax with no cramped feel. The design is fairly basic, but still stylish in a classic way. The Sterling All Pro Bathtub…