It s an easy to use alternative to ceramic tile that s both budget friendly and style savvy.
Ceramic tile plank tub surround.
A bathtub surround is a vertical surface material that protects the walls just above a bathtub or bathtub shower unit.
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A tub surround is important for keeping moisture out of your bathroom walls.
Mark the layout lines.
In some bathrooms the surround can include virtually all wall surfaces.
They are practical affordable and pleasing to the eye.
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The white high gloss finish on the walls is low maintenance and simply wipes clean with a soft washcloth.
Surrounds can be constructed in many styles ranging from a single row of ceramic tile that serves as a kind of backsplash around the tub to fully covered walls that encase the three sides of a bathtub or shower alcove.
For ceramic wall tile formats large refers to 10x30 15x30 8x24 and 10x26.
Screw a straight board to the level line and stack tile on the board.
When you ve completed tiling above the board and the tiles are held firmly remove the board and cut the first row of tile to fit.
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Many tub surrounds are made from acrylic which is a lightweight material that s easy to install.
It measures 27 x 54 and is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene abs thermoplastic making it a tough and durable yet attractive and low maintenance surround.
Keep in mind that traditionally wall tiles used to be 8x10 and 8x12.
It elevates your space.
Large format ceramic and porcelain tile look really good on floors and walls.
Space between the tub and the tile to allow installation of a flexible bead of caulk.
This selection includes a variety of tub surrounds shower walls and bathtub enclosures.
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When we say large we refer to 18x18 15x30 18x36 24x24 and 24x48.
How to tile a tub surround 1.
Start installing the.
Installation is quick and effortlessly.
The design on the 5 piece tub wall will enhance the area around your tub with the look of ceramic tile.
Start at the intersection of the two layout lines and spread a thick layer of tile mastic.
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Trowel on the tile mastic.
This protects your bathroom from mold.