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  • May 29, 2010, 03:01 PM
    juryan26
    Best way to make a tub surround that was installed on top of the drywall look decent?
    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?
  • May 29, 2010, 05:27 PM
    creahands

    Can show a picture? It would help a lot.

    Chuck
  • May 29, 2010, 06:03 PM
    juryan26
    2 Attachment(s)
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    Attachment 31180

    So I think 2 pictures should now be attached. I hope this works. Thanks.

    Justin
  • May 29, 2010, 10:31 PM
    creahands

    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
  • May 30, 2010, 04:50 AM
    juryan26

    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
  • May 30, 2010, 07:18 AM
    hkstroud

    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

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