Tub Surround With Cast Iron Tub

Tiling around a tub shower overview gregory nemec.
Tub surround with cast iron tub. To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of the tub to the top of the area to be tiled. Durawall thermoplastic bathtub wall kit. A plumber that we had do some work for us said that we shouldn t put up a tub surround of any type. Make a bold statement by painting your cast iron tub a bright fun color.
His rational was that surrounds flex and that the seal where that surround and tub join would eventually weaken and increase the likelihood of recurrent water damage. The classic 400 32 in. How to tile a tub surround 1. It is a five piece set and includes seamless corner panels with overlapping edges for perfect waterproofing and extra durability this wall surround is completely watertight.
This means you will have to remove the drywall around the tub surround so the lip of the surround panels can be screwed right into the studs. Surround it with a crisp white tile wainscoting to make it pop even more. This wall set also features 6 corner shelves and 1 center shelf for maximum storage. This thermoplastic bathtub wall kit is designed to fit regular bathtubs of 30 x 60 or 32 x 60 and has maximum dimensions of 42 x 72.
It s probably the most durable tub available and the finish is resistant to chipping scratching and denting as. Our allowance for the surround is 500. Right hand drain with integral flange cast iron bathtub in white 5 model k 855 r 0 2388 86. Left hand drain cast iron integral farmhouse rectangular alcove bathtub in white 2 model k 519 0 1415 29.
In this happy kids bathroom designer alison kandler chose cheery pomegranate by dunn edwards paints for the traditional rolled rim clawfoot tub. Kohler dynametric 5 ft. Understand how your bathtub is setup. This wall set offers an attractive design with the strength and durability of acrylic.
Surround for cast iron tub. We ve decided to use the kohler villager cast iron tub in our bathroom remodel as an upgrade from the acrylic and porcelain over steel options we were originally considering. Thicker sturdier tub surround panels are usually attached direct to studs. Mark the layout lines webb chappell.
The question now is what to do for the surround. Cast iron if you re looking for a material that will last this would be it. Find bathtub wall surrounds at lowe s today. With this type of tub surround drywall or trim pieces will likely have to be added over the lip to cover it up.