Update a Bathtub Surround Using Beadboard
Use beadboard and trim to give a contractor-grade bathtub a designer update.
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Materials Needed:
- standard bathtub
- 4' x 8' sheet of beadboard
- table saw
- chop saw
- level
- 1' x 3' PVC trim
- silicone adhesive
- caulk gun
- paint roller
- paint pan
- pan liner
- 2" paintbrush
- semi-gloss exterior paint
- router
- clamps
- tape measure
- pencil
- note pad
- medium-grit sanding block
- damp cloth
Measure Tub Surround
Use tape measure to determine length and height of tub and note the dimensions.
Create a Ledge
Using router, create a ledge notch spanning entire length of back side of trim.
Cut Trim
Referring to the dimensions, measure, then mark trim with pencil and level. Cut trim to size using chop saw, mitering corners.
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