Step 5 install the shower surround.
How to install shower wall panels over tile.
Make sure that the holes line up with the faucet bars and shower head prior to.
File some of the panel s bottom edge off with a belt sander if necessary so it fits plumb on the wall and there are no large gaps between the panel s bottom edge and the tub s.
Lift it up to the wall line up its outer edge with the pencil line you made in step 4 and position it so it is plumb.
Caulk around the fixtures.
There s no need to remove your tiles just slot them in place and your bathroom refresh is underway.
Remodeling projects are always labor intensive but when you re working with solid materials such as wall tile you can sometimes sidestep demolition and install other.
Make sure that trim pieces cover any exposed holes.
Another reason wall panels are a better choice than traditional tiles are waterproofing and maintenance panels are much easier to look after.
Once the surround shower is assembled you can install it.
How to panel over wall tile.
Install the shower handle showerhead and tub spout according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Yes you can install wall panels over your existing tiles.
Apply strong adhesive to the tile and the wall.
Install the shower surround s back panel first.
Once the adhesive is in place install the shower surround.