Then install the shower rod and hang the curtain.
How to install shower wall panels over tile.
Apply strong adhesive to the tile and the wall.
Caulk around the fixtures.
Yes you can install wall panels over your existing tiles.
Make sure that trim pieces cover any exposed holes.
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.
Install the shower handle showerhead and tub spout according to the manufacturer s instructions.
How to panel over wall tile.
Another reason wall panels are a better choice than traditional tiles are waterproofing and maintenance panels are much easier to look after.
Leave at least 1 4 inch edge around the installation area.
Caulk around the top of the shower the seams between panels the sides and the bottom where the walls meet the tub.
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.
There s no need to remove your tiles just slot them in place and your bathroom refresh is underway.
Step 5 install the shower surround.
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.
Install the shower surround s back panel first.