How To Install Wainscoting Over Wall Tile In A Bathroom

Although tile walls in a bathroom are functional they often leave a lot to be desired aesthetically.

How to install wainscoting over wall tile in a bathroom.

Wainscot panels are one way to spice up the look. These decorative pieces capped with a piece of railing cover the bottom section of your wall where it is most likely to suffer from dirt or moisture. Installing beadboard is a simple and economical way to improve the look of a room. This beginner guide will teach you how to successfully install beadboard to give your home a refreshed and updated look in under a day.

100 square feet of beadboard wainscoting. How to install wainscoting over tile. Install a wainscoting cap that covers the chair rail beadboard and gap left by the tile. Wainscoting is a form of decorative paneling that protects walls and can add character to any room.

Beadboard paneling gives a room an intimate traditional feel making it ideal for homes with more of a cottage or bungalow style. Wainscoting panels are an alternative to tile. Wall tile is a common choice for bathroom installations but it may not always agree with your aesthetic or stand up to your bathroom needs. Apply paintable mold and mildew resistant caulking to all seams and joints.

Placing beadboard over the tile requires first preparing the tile surface and applying the boards over the top. It installs over most surfaces. To save time and a whole lot of construction debris leave the wall tile in place and simply install the beadboard wainscoting over it. Apply caulking to the groove of each plank prior to assembly.

When installing the beadboard in a shower or tub surround seal all joints and seams. With tile you either must tear it out or cover it up.