How to Install a Tub Surround

[@robl.2772]

Thank you! I am installing the same type of surround so having a video like this is really helpful.

[@electrotx]

Thanks for the video

[@electrotx]

78-82” is good height for shower head….. some wall heights are different on the tub surrounds. I do agree that putting it 1 inch above the tub surround is a great place and you don’t have to worry about water getting on there unprotected part of the wall.

[@jremy89]

what did you use to make the cuts?

[@geraldleesesideburnsg3382]

I’m here because I’m doing my tub surround in our 1992 modular home. The original surround was just glued straight onto the wall panels which are kinda like drywall panels but have like a vinyl Like wallpaper on them. When I ripped the old surround out there was a bunch of the wallpaper stuff that ripped off exposing some of the paper layer underneath which I hope won’t be a problem when trying to glue the new surround on. I’m just in the process of scraping the old glue off with a putty knife to make sure it’s smooth with no bumps before I glue the new surround in

[@dustenwalker484]

Your surround should be glued to cement board or purple board that is water resistant. Placing it directly on drywall is not ideal for a bathtub surround with moisture. That paper that came off is supposed to be on and will make that wall more porous.

[@barrybarnes96]

@@dustenwalker484 I take your point but would mention that my surround was glued right on regular old drywall 32 years ago and is dry as a bone.

[@sunnydays2053]

Thank you for the video just a quick question do you have to turn the water off to the tub before you do this project or can you just remove the handles without turning off the water to the tub

[@mikesmadness6669]

The handle should come off without turning the water off.

[@sunnydays2053]

@@mikesmadness6669 Cool thank you so much!

[@torresangel12]

How many tubs of glue you used

[@TheMrbeezy23]

Did you put the locktight in the corners and on the overlap to bond the panels? Just curious because i remember reading it wouldnt bond the two panels together

[@mikesmadness6669]

I did not where it overlaps, but I did glue the corners in.

[@TheMrbeezy23]

​@mikesmadness6669 Okay, thank you. Asking because I'm helping my friend install basically the same one but the overlaps aren't wanting to sit flat with the other panels

[@mikesmadness6669]

I taped the seems until it was dry for like 24 hours

[@8nfever1952]

How did you address the small exposed section of drywall that the panal doesnt cover? I'm in the exact same situation and am not sure what to do. Thanks!

[@mikesmadness6669]

I just paint up to the surround. Or tile. Whatever is your taste or budget

[@lestalkmorebasss]

In the same boat here gonna need about another 10” above cause of the shower head height….. I’ll be running some 1x pvc trim above the surround - just in case of water from wild shower parties 😂

[@mikesmadness6669]

The edge at the drywall? I didn't cover it with anything. I like a clean look. The water doesn't get that far out

[@armando7419]

Also, whats up with the alignment of the valve shower head and spout? Unless that was already existing and the customer specifically asked for it that way I would never misalign those with the drain.

[@mikesmadness6669]

Must have been an optical allusion they were lined up

[@grandizer4531]

What brand did you use?

[@mikesmadness6669]

I'd have to look it up, but it was from Lowes

[@JC-ud4jn]

Can you used hardie boards instead of water resistant boards?

[@mikesmadness6669]

Yes you can

[@JC-ud4jn]

Ok. What do you use to seal the joints?

[@mikesmadness6669]

@@JC-ud4jn silicone

[@mikesmadness6669]

Panel adhesive

[@davewright5024]

Very nice job u did love the video thinking about doing the same thing in my bathroom did u do a video on how u did the sealant

[@mikesmadness6669]

Oh Yes i should have recorded that as well. I masked each side of the joint and put the sealant on then pulled the tape off. Be careful you don't do what i did any by accident use clear, doesn't look that good. Also i went with the cheapest surround, i had trouble with a couple of areas that i had to go back and get more adhesive in the joint. It really wasn't a very good surround.

[@Drillsgtsfc1]

Just a question, should you use the purple or green mildew resistant sheetrock or is it okay to use a regular? It looked like that was regular sheetrock? Thank you

[@mikesmadness6669]

I would have bit out want available here. But i wanted to

[@mikesmadness6669]

No i didn't sorry

[@brandonwilliams6859]

Trying to figure out about the material to use when you are out of tub surround, because I made a bad cut any suggestions

[@mikesmadness6669]

You could try using that fiberglass sheeting. I can think of what is called.

[@brandonwilliams6859]

Thank you brother

[@brandonwilliams6859]

Yes FRP

[@mikesmadness6669]

I don't really remember, it's been a while. 3 or 4 maybe

[@lorenzotalmidiymofyahusha8981]

You should have used green drywall.

[@mikesmadness6669]

I couldn't get it here. I don't understand why they don't have it.

[@karishlutz9437]

I don't know what to do my bathroom has a window right in the middle of the shower.

[@mikesmadness6669]

That is a priblem for sure. You can put something waterproof on the sill like tile. You can in some places but vinyl trim like 1 x 6, and use that to trim the window out after you install the surround.

[@antagonizerr]

You made a huge error by not installing green board behind your shower. You're just asking for mold issues.

[@mikesmadness6669]

First of all the humidity here is aainf 8%. Second, you can't get it here.

[@BrentGilcher]

All that time and never showed how the edges get finished. Please don't tell me moulding.

[@tomg5661]

Never use regular drywall behind a shower wall. Use a water resistant wallboard. Makes me think the guy is selling the house and doesn't care what happens to it in a couple years. Sad that people make DIY videos who don't know what they are doing...

[@mikesmadness6669]

What is sad is I couldn't get any here, I almost used cement or Hardie backer, but didn't. As long as it's water right it will be fine.

[@kevincampos1266]

@@mikesmadness6669i am sure that person doesn’t tell what to do or pay you!

[@mikesmadness6669]

@@kevincampos1266 it was my own place

[@dbleader61]

Why on earth would you need a waterproof board behind a vinyl tub surround? You waterproof behind tile because water travels through grout, but it cannot travel through plastic.

[@timstidham9223]

Can you put it over a existing waterproof wall panel

[@Daddio69er4p]

Please use green board or dura rock behind a shower

[@mikesmadness6669]

It specifically said no durarock. I couldn't get green board