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Luxive Tile & Stone Design · Orlando
Tub Surround Systems
The right way to wrap a tub — substrate, membrane, and finish, engineered together.
A tub surround looks straightforward and almost always isn't. The flange-to-tile transition is the single most-failed detail in residential bathrooms. We build the assembly the way the manufacturer specified — every time.
What it is
A tub surround is still a wet system.
Just because there is a tub catching the water does not mean the walls are out of the wet zone. Splash, vapor, and seasonal humidity all work on the tile field above the tub — and on the substrate behind it.
A Luxive tub surround starts with proper cement board or membrane-faced board, sealed seams, and a detailed transition at the tub flange. Then the tile goes on. Then it stays on.
Why a system matters
The reason tub surrounds fail isn't the tile.
Almost every failed tub surround we tear out failed at one of three places: the flange transition, the corner joint, or the inside-niche waterproofing. Each of those failure modes is preventable when the system is specified correctly up front.
Backer board done right
Cement board or membrane-faced board installed per manufacturer spec — including the gap at the tub flange, the seam tape, and the corner detailing most installs skip.
Sealed transitions
The tub-to-tile joint is detailed with the right sealant in the right movement profile — not silicone-and-pray. Caulk does not waterproof. The assembly behind it does.
Niche integration
Niches are framed, waterproofed, and tiled as integrated assemblies — not cut-in afterthoughts. We use prefab niches where they make sense and built-in-place where they do not.
What’s included
Every system is delivered complete.
- Removal of existing tub surround and haul-away
- Tub set or re-set coordination with your plumber
- Cement board or membrane-faced backer installation
- Seam tape, corner detailing, and transition sealing
- Waterproof membrane at niche, transitions, and vulnerable seams
- Tile, mortar, and grout per manufacturer specification
- Recessed niche or accent wall (as scoped)
- Mitered, bullnose, or trim edge detailing
- Final clean, sealing, and written warranty package
CTI #1566 Certified Tile Installer
Licensed & Insured
Waterproofing Expertise
5-Year Workmanship Warranty
Financing Available
FAQ
Common questions.
Can you tile over my existing tub?
Sometimes. If the tub is structurally sound, properly seated, and the flange is intact, we can build a new surround around it. If the tub is rocking, the flange is damaged, or the framing behind the tile is wet, we will recommend setting a new tub before we start.
How tall should the tile go?
For a clean, luxury look in Orlando primary baths we recommend full-height tile — to the ceiling or to a defined trim band. It is structurally smart (no exposed paint-to-tile transition that fails over time) and visually anchors the room.
Do you handle the plumbing for the tub itself?
We coordinate with your plumber for the tub rough-in, valve placement, and final trim. We do not perform licensed plumbing — keeping that scope with a licensed plumber protects the manufacturer warranty on the valve and the fixture.
What does a tub surround typically take?
Most tub surround systems are 4 to 7 working days from demo to final clean. Full-height surrounds with custom niche systems or natural stone may extend a few days. We provide a firm timeline in the proposal.
Ready to spec it?
Configure the system in our online builder for an instant scope and price range — or book a consultation and we’ll walk it on-site.