trim bath surround to fit

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Huskyfan68

Discussion Starter · Mar 19, 2016

so finished the drywall......... Have to now install the acrylic tub surround- The surround is 60" wide- my opening is about 59" - I am hoping it's not exactly 60 wide- If I need to trim the surround- what is the best way? put circular saw blade on reverse??? The manufacturers site says it can be cut (has to have holes cut anyway for plumbing)- thoughts??

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oh'mike

· #2 · Mar 19, 2016

What is the material? Is it a flat one?

Will the cut edge be hidden?

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Huskyfan68

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 19, 2016

Acrylic I think. Cut edge would be hidden

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oh'mike

· #4 · Mar 19, 2016

If you have an oscillating multi tool---that will work--the 'half moon' blade is dandy if you have one.

A fine blade in a circular saw might be safe--might--I've done that--but it's a big risk.

Jig saw would do the job with a fine blade.

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joecaption

· #5 · Mar 20, 2016

#1, I'd never install a glued up enclosure, way to thin and looks cheap.
A nail on one is at least three times as thick.
A plywood blade on a cirular saw put on backwards will cut it without shattering it.

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jlhaslip

· #6 · Mar 20, 2016

Usually the tub should be installed before the drywall.

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goobertime

· #7 · Mar 20, 2016

Huskyfan68 said:
so finished the drywall......... Have to now install the acrylic tub surround- The surround is 60" wide- my opening is about 59" - I am hoping it's not exactly 60 wide- If I need to trim the surround- what is the best way? put circular saw blade on reverse??? The manufacturers site says it can be cut (has to have holes cut anyway for plumbing)- thoughts??

is it glue up or screw up walls?