Install Mirolin Showers And Tub
When you are in dire need of a new look in your bathroom you can make use of a 3-piece tub and shower surround system. The name is kind of.
/Amy MyersIf you have tile walls, or the bathroom's just starting to look dingy, you may want to install a fiberglass shower and tub surround. These are durable and easy to clean, and you may be able to handle the installation yourself.The prep work you have to do before installation depends on the existing fixtures in your bathroom.
Install Mirolin Showers And Tub Faucet
You may have to remove tile or an older fiberglass unit. Whichever it is, make sure that the area is clean from debris after removing the old tiles and/or fixtures. To begin the installation, you must mount your tub unit.
Place it in your designated area and use wooden shims to support the necessary areas, making the tub level. When it's properly in place, simply screw the unit to the wall and begin preparing your spout and diverter. To install these, draw a perpendicular line down the center of the back of your tub so you can easily reference where the middle is. Then, draw a horizontal line to indicate where the spout should go.
This spot should leave the spout one inch above the tub. When your spout is placed, you can choose where you'd then like to place the diverter. After you've chosen your area above the spout, make small holes in the back of the tub to mark it.
Then saw larger holes in front that will allow the spout and diverter to go through the holes. You can then install and secure the spout and diverter in place with screws or adhesive source:.Your surround may have been attached to your tub, as is the case in the example above, but if it's separate - usually several panels, then you would handle the installation as follows:Remove the spout and faucet and clean the existing wall. The wall should be clear of any tile or wallpaper, and dry-walled using moisture-resistant boards called 'green-wall.' Then, around the edge of the existing tub, apply pieces of apron trim. Locate your corner panels and size them to your wall. When they are prepared, apply drywall adhesive to edges, down the center and anywhere on the panel that is behind a ledge, like a soap dish. There will be foam tape around the edge.
Remove the backing to the tape and then press the panel against the wall starting on one side and slowly moving pressure along to the other. Repeat this process with all the sides, making sure to cut proper holes for any faucets or handles you may need. When all sides have been installed, you should caulk all the edges to provide a water barrier source:. Make sure to allow time for the caulk to cure - plan to wait at least one day, preferably two, before using the new fixtures.Depending on what your home improvement DIY skill level is, it can be a good idea to consult a professional before taking on a project like this. If you do decide to call in the pros, now you'll have a good idea of the overall installation process.For additional home improvement information, check out the links on the following page.
I need some advice for installing and finishing drywall around a 4 pc tub/surround. The unit is a Sterling Accord, if that makes any difference. I am trying to do this if possible without disturbing the ceiling joint as the ceiling is textured. The walls are smooth, which I can do! Every one of these units I have ever seen locally, appears to be mudded over the flange right up to the finished surface of the tub, with no obvious caulk line. I have cut out the drywall to about 9' from the ceiling to leave me some room to feather my repair without getting into the corner.
It is a 60' unit and the 40y/o framing was roughed varying from 60-1/4 and 60-1/2 so some shimming was necessary. I am concerned about 2 things - the obvious tilt in the walls over the ends of the tub when I taper it out 1/4' in about 15-18' and,and two, the suitable method for finishing to the tub surround. When I was at the plumbing supply, on the showroom side, I saw a similar unit where they had run baseboard up and around it instead of mudding it in, and it actually looked kind of nice. What are your opinions on that alternative? If I used wood, and not mdf, and sealed the back before installation, and caulked well, it should work if I just butted the drywall to the flange and let the trim do the overhanging. Opinions please, but go easy on me! Re: drywall finishing around acrylic tub/showerLike BHD said.
At the edge of the tub or if you had to go to the ceiling at the stipple you can get a product to tape to the edge that is called fast mask or clean edge in my neck of the woods. It is a piece of plastic that is at 90 degees to the tape that is removable when you are done taping. It keeps the surface that you are taping to nice and clean and it also gives your taping knife or trowel something to follow.If your tub surround has a lot of curves and such just flat tape it. Re: drywall finishing around acrylic tub/showerWell, thanks to all that replied, the boss has decided to go with trim.
Between the wonky framing in the house, the fact that the surround is 3/4 narrower in the back, I assume for remodeling ease? And everything else, we are going to miter the baseboard where it hits the tub (5' tub in 5' bathroom), go straight up the wall and miter and around the top of the surround and back down.
Will use solid wood trim so no glue failures, seal the backside, and caulk the hell out of it. Should be interesting. Saw one at the plumbing showroom done this way and it actually looked very nice. Thanks again for everyone's help. I hate rock in that place! Use hardy board and fiber glass tape with Mud. Don't forget 30 lb.
Tarpaper over studs behind this! Pick up' SETTING TILE BY MICHAEL BYRNE.' He's My menter. I take pride, and have 48 years experience. TO many punky rot rock jobs being done each day!
Do it once for a LONG lasting trouble free job. Good luck ToolTool that's the old way & it worked good. It's easier, faster & better to put kerdi over the cement board then tile away. If you want to spend a lot money you can even use kerdi board. I also use epoxy grout & 100% silcone caulk. If you can't find the silcone in the color you are trying to match just take clear silcone & the color part of the epoxy grout & mix them together.