Can You Cut Nextile

The NexTile Surround by MAAX allows you to add a trendy niche to your bath and shower area without having to get involved in removing, cutting, or modifying your existing studs. You will not only save time and money, but you will also benefit of the space maximizing conception of this model for your bathroom design.

What can you use to cut a tub surround?

1. Place the tub surround’s cardboard carton or a large sheet of cardboard over the top of the tub and mark the areas to trim, such as around the faucet and spout, with a pencil.
2. Cut out the areas marked for the faucet and spout on the cardboard carton with a pair of scissors.

Can shower surround go over tile?

Tub surrounds can sometimes be installed over existing tile, but only when conditions are right. The old tile area needs to be smaller than the kit and you’ll need to build up the surrounding wall to the level of the tile, usually with 1/4-in. drywall. … You may even have to break each tile and pry off the pieces.