Rub-a-dub-dub! Let's build a tub!

Before we could continue with the tiling, we had to address the tub. What to do? What to do? So after a lot of hunting around the web I decided I really loved the wood surround on some of the tubs I saw. So that's what we set out to do. Here are the steps to building a wood tub enclosure:

 

 #1: Measure and cut plywood to fit around the base of your tub.

#2: Apply wood glue (see below for the brand we used) to secure the plywood to the base.

 

 

#3: To prevent gapping (like below), use a nail gun around the perimeter of the board. We tried to place our nails where we knew the decorative base would cover it up.

 

Side note: We also build a small bench in the awkward space between the shower and the tub. We included this as part of the "tub surround" so it would look like it was also meant to be there.

 

ANOTHER NOTE: See that piece of paper inside the bench. We tossed in a quick note from us to any future home owners. I love the idea of passing love along in a house!

So we sealed it in...

 

#4: After gluing and nailing the wood to the base, paint as desired. I used the same color paint as the cabinets to tie it all together.

Don't worry that it looks ridiculously flat. We wanted to create a "built-in" look so we primed and painted these cabinet doors (that match the existing cabinets) and secure them to the tub surround. Pictures to come! With tile!