This isn t especially problematic if the pan was installed separately from the shower walls but it can be tricky if the pan is part of a one piece fiberglass stall and it may need professional expertise.
Tiling over existing shower wall tile.
Typically screws secure each of these items in.
This will guarantee your tiles to stick over pretty much anything.
How to install a shower surround over existing tiles step 1.
The proper way to tile over a fiberglass shower pan is to remove the pan.
If your old ceramic tile is worn or dated you can lay new tile right over the old and avoid the huge job of tearing out the old tile.
Mix degreasing cleaner with water in a bucket using a dilution recommended by the cleaner manufacturer.
Skim coat over your existing tile.
Scratch the tile with sandpaper to rough up the surface.
My fil uses and recommends laticrete 272 mortar mixed with 333 additive.
But this isn t always the case.
Instead of removing the old tiles you can often update them by tiling over tiles.
Then rinse the wall with a water dampened.
This essentially means laying a new layer of tiles over the old layer.
Let this dry before moving on.
Scrub the wall tiles with diluted degreasing cleaner and a nylon scrub brush.
Remove the faucet handle face plate spout and shower head.
Most people dread re tiling because it often means that you need to remove all the old tiles first.
This gives the tub surround sealant a stronger hold.