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juryan26
May 29, 2010, 03:01 PM
The previous owner installed a new tub and shower surround and put it on top of the existing drywall, not the studs. So now I am looking at the screws of the surround. Any ideas how to finish this edge off? I am tempted to tare the entire thing out and do it right but I thought I would check as I would guess this happens often when somebody thinks it is a "simple" project and really has no idea?

creahands
May 29, 2010, 05:27 PM
Can show a picture? It would help a lot.

Chuck

juryan26
May 29, 2010, 06:03 PM
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So I think 2 pictures should now be attached. I hope this works. Thanks.

Justin

creahands
May 29, 2010, 10:31 PM
Try a piece of plastic trim from big box store. They have a door stop in plastic that may work for u. It can be glued on. Buy small piece to see if u like the look.

If u use an adhesive caulking in white will also seal edge.

Chuck

juryan26
May 30, 2010, 04:50 AM
Thanks Chuck, I will give that a try and see how it looks. Certainly worth a shot before I pull out the surround and do it correctly.

Justin

hkstroud
May 30, 2010, 07:18 AM
Definitely not installed properly. I would try some covers for the screws. May have to change the screws. I would silicone the covers to make sure they stay in place. You may want to remove screws, properly glue surround to wall and then silicone covers in screw holes.
Screw Cap Covers - Rockler Woodworking Tools (http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=306&filter=screw%20covers)