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