Can ceramic tile be installed over a 1 inch fiberglass shower lip?
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We are installing a fiberglass shower but there is a 1 inch surround for installation. There are screws in this margin so it is not a finished surface. How do I cover this? I am open to other options besides ceramic tile which I do not believe will adhere to the fiberglass.
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Can you post some photos? Did instructions come with it?
I've never done this but I've hear that there's some fiberlass showers that can be tiles if you roughen the surface first with fosrock and then use a Mapai 2 part adhesive
Here's more directions for how you would do so in a pool : http://fiberglassswimmingpooltiling.com/howtotile.html
You can also cover the area with Faux paint,with oil,or clear lacquer over it for water resistance,or just a gelcoat to change color
Good luck!
You need to put up concrete backer board first. That will take up a portion of the lip. The tile is then mounted to the backer board.