The HardieBacker is only used as a barrier & method to create structural rigidity for the tile. You tile up to the top of the tub where you add a bead of caulk/sealer between the tile & the tub.
Hope that kinda answers that one. Happy to answer any other questions as well (not that I have ton of experience with this stuff, just dove in after doing a bunch of research ahead of time).
I think we shoot for the 10th, and if the weather is bad that day, just use the 17th as a back up.
I'll bring along my digi & my new 30 gig vid camera as well.
I've been having a bit of a leaky plumbing issue with installing the new faucet that has delayed getting this project finished. Hopefully will have that resolved tomorrow and then on to paint and tile.
Ken, that would be great, but I think I may have that one covered. My one buddy in the pics has one that I'll end up using, but thank you for the offer!