Joint seal for shower surround

Abstract

A shower surround is formed of a plurality of pieces, with a joint between adjacent ones of the pieces. A tape is placed on an inner side of the surround along the joint. The tape provides a seal against moisture. The tape may be heat-sealed to the joint.

1 . A surround for a shower comprising: 
 a plurality of pieces that come together to form walls to surround a shower environment, said plurality of pieces meeting at a joint; and    a tape placed at said joint on a surface facing into the shower environment.    
   
   
       2 . The surround as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said tape is clear.  
   
   
       3 . The surround as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said tape has a color to match the color of the plurality of pieces.  
   
   
       4 . The surround as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said tape is heat-sealed to said joint after application of said tape to said joint.  
   
   
       5 . A method of forming a shower surround comprising the steps of: 
 1. providing a plurality of wall pieces to be placed together to form walls around a shower environment;    2. placing said wall pieces onto underlying walls to form walls surrounding a shower environment, said pieces being placed such that there is a joint between adjacent ones of said pieces; and    3. placing tape over said joint, said tape being on a side of said joint facing into the shower environment.    
   
   
       6 . The method as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein said tape is heat-sealed to said joint after application.