Tiles are one the most common forms of wall covering but can look dated after a while and grout has a nasty habit of turning grubby with time and can even start to harbour mould.
How to install plastic walls over old tiles on walls.
Installing a tub surround over old shower tiles is one of the fastest ways to brighten up a bathroom.
The panels are 3 8 thick and installed easily by using a construction adhesive along with some.
The kits are available at many home and hardware stores for a do it yourself project and at commercial companies that sell and install the kit.
A bath wall kit is otherwise known as a bath surround or a bath liner.
In this situation the options are.
Once the adhesive is in place install the shower surround.
How to install wainscoting over tile.
Wainscot panels are one way to spice up the look.
A good option to address the old plastic wall tile is to cover it with decorative panels.
Tiled walls can last many years but that s not always a good thing.
They are one piece plastic or acrylic units that slide over the top of an existing bathtub or shower to give it a like new appearance.
Once the surround shower is assembled you can install it.
Ceramic tile can be a colorful dramatic wall covering but people can grow tired of looking at it over time.
Paint the existing tiles.
These kits are not only easy to install but they also look nice and seal the area behind them from water.
In our case we used beadboard panels from georgia pacific the brand name is plybead.
Colorful tiles may go out of style and some tiles are inappropriate for the space.
For this step follow the instructions that came with your specific surround.
Remove the tiles and panel the walls.
Not necessarily panelling but panels that are current and attractive.
Leave at least 1 4 inch edge around the installation area.
Step 5 install the shower surround.
Purchase a tub surround kit compatible with your existing tub from your local home improvement store.
Tile over the existing tiles.