How Do You Install Fiberglass Shower Enclosures?
The enclosure panels on a shower help to protect the walls below from getting soaked with water, which will eventually lead to mold growth on or in the walls in the bathroom. Whether you are installing a new shower or replacing the entire assembly for an old shower, you will need to install a new enclosure. Fiberglass enclosures require less work to install than tile enclosures since you only have to install three pieces versus numerous tiles. Place the back portion of the shower enclosure into place first, then the side panels. Mark where the top of each panel sits using a pencil, and mark where the panels end for each of the side panels. Trim away any drywall you haven’t already cut away using a utility knife. Score along the lines you traced with the pencil until you cut through the drywall sheet. If any studs keep you from getting the panels flush with the drywall above, rake a chisel along the studs to remove enough wood so the panels sit flush with the drywall. Cut out the spots
