Tonik Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 So I have a basement bathroom with a small shower stall in it. Your basic 3 sided stall with a plastic tub in the bottom. It had formica on the three walls. That is ripped out and behind it is, as you would expect drywall. I am tiling it. Nice tile, want it to look nice and last. The walls will be tiled floor to ceiling. BUT, this shower will not be used very often. Hardly at all as a matter of fact. Do I really have to rip that drywall out and put in backer board? I will if I have to, but would rather avoid that PITA. Our house is nice, but it is no mansion or a big deal. Just want a decent finished shower there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Nevermind. After looking and pondering I ripped out the drywall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I was going to tell you if it were me I'd ripped it out. But not sure if it was required or not so I didn't want to give bad advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I'm no pro but I've seen enough mold issues over the last 2 years through work that I will always always always suggest doing it right no matter the amount of use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Agree with the consensus... Do it right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Having just ripped out a tub in our new house. I did it the right way. and rehung it. Then my wife and aunt picked out 3"x6" subway tiles and 2lines of 3"x6" accent stripes. I had 25 hours in the tub alone. granted it was my first time and i was learning.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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