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What type of tub surround should I put up? Tile/Tileboard/Basic surround?

  • Hey guys, I am posting this question once again since the last time I posted it, it was at 3 AM and I did not get many replies, so I'm hoping to get a couple more replies. Sorry if I frustrate anyone by posting twice, I just want to get a clear answer. Thanks a bunch! Hi, I am currently renovating a bathroom due to it being in need of major functional repairs (plumbing, cracks, etc). I will be moving out of my place in about 4 years and would like to do anything to my place that will help it sell quickly when I move, as well as help me get most financial return out of my renovation investments. I have already installed a basic steel tub (was about $140 for the tub), and now I just have to do the surround. I chose a steel tub because it was cheap, and extremely light so I could install it myself without any help. I didn't do fiberglass because the previous fiberglass tub cracked through beyond repair. I didn't do cast iron because it would be too heavy for me to install, and would require more demolition to my walls to get it to fit into place. I don't mind putting in extra work for my tub surround, but I do want something that will help my condo sell quickly. In addition this tub/shower will be used quite a bit in the 4 years before I sell it by renters. It will be used about 3 times a day by people that are renting from me. I can't decide what is best. Should I put up tile? Should I put up tileboard? Should I put up corain? Should I put up cultured marble? Should I put up granite? Or should I put up a basic fiberglass or acrylic tub surround? Or should I put up something else. I honestly don't know what is "in style" for tub surrounds in this current market, or what gets you the best resale value on your home. What would you do considering my situation? Money is not an issue really. I will be doing the labor myself so the only cost will be parts. However I do not want to spend a ton of money and not get much of it back when I sell the place. Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

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    Your best bet would be to put up tile board and a white to off white tile. The definition of tile board is (cement board, then a water resistance tile surround, on it then tile the space. I've seen them put the surround on with mortar mix. Then you put the tiles on that. Water is not something you want to leak thru the shower it could cost you way more than doing it right the first time. Make sure u use a silicon caulk to the tub when the tiles are dry. that will help stop mildew.

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I took out out dated tile tub surrounds and put in the snazzy new ones you just glue up. They looked good but quickly turned a yellowish color and I am so disappointed. I am not in the process of putting tile back in. Tile bathrooms look expensive and would surely increase the worth of your house. . .but there have to be a lot of dummies out there like me and don't realize how quickly those el cheapo tub enclosures turn yellow.

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