Abstract: A bathing area surround includes a bathtub and a tub surround. The bathtub has a bathing basin that extends upwardly to a tub ledge extending outwardly from a rim, traverse to a sidewall, to an edge having tub flange is shaped to form at least one inwardly extending pocket that forms a tab receiving recess. The tub surround includes a back panel, and two side panels. The back panel and the two side panels each have downwardly extending locking tabs formed in their bottom edges, shaped to be inserted into the corresponding tab receiving recess, behind the tub flange. The back panel is then fastened to each of the two side panels via fasteners.

Abstract: A fender system for protecting a high curvature surface includes a top layer of UHMWP, a middle resilient layer of elastomeric material and a base layer. The base layer and resilient layer have notches provided therein to facilitate bending the fender system in accordance with the curved surface.