Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Joint between wonderboard and drywall
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04-26-00, 01:11 PM
We recently replace our garden tub which had been patched several times (not installed correctly by builder). Since manufacturers do not make 3-piece surrounds for garden tubs any more (low demand), we opted for ceramic tile.
We are in the process of putting up the concrete backerboard. But, I am concerned about the joint between the two materials. How do you finish this joint? It is located at the top of the shower where the drywall meets the concrete.
There is a small gap (approximately 1/3" that will need to be filled prior to installing the ceramic tile.
We plan to begin the tiling this weekend. Any help is appreciated.
We are in the process of putting up the concrete backerboard. But, I am concerned about the joint between the two materials. How do you finish this joint? It is located at the top of the shower where the drywall meets the concrete.
There is a small gap (approximately 1/3" that will need to be filled prior to installing the ceramic tile.
We plan to begin the tiling this weekend. Any help is appreciated.
04-28-00, 11:56 AM
Usually, the cement backer board goes all the way to the ceiling. Because you have a gap, I suggest you fill it with silicone caulk. As long as the ceramic tile covers the joint, there should be no problem. Make sure you give the caulk at least 24 hours to cure before you add anything on top.
Ted
Ted
04-28-00, 10:15 PM
Easy, place the mesh self sticking tape made for and sold in rolls in
the same area of the store where you got your cement backer board.
Install this on all the seams, including the corners, and the one where
you make the transition from the drywall to the cement. Then trowel
on Durobond 90, and not too thick, just enough to fill the gap and
level. The durobond is a bag of powder that you mix with water to the
consistancy of thick peanut butter or like premixed drywall compound.
Do not mix too much at one time, it sets up quick. Then prior to
starting to tile, just take your putty knife a scrape and knock off the
nubbins. This will dry in less than 8 hrs, if you place a fan on the area
to keep some air flow going, and open some windows ect..
If you need more help on your shower project, let me know.
Good luck and have a great weekend.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by moon52:
We recently replace our garden tub which had been patched several times (not installed correctly by builder). Since manufacturers do not make 3-piece surrounds for garden tubs any more (low demand), we opted for ceramic tile.
We are in the process of putting up the concrete backerboard. But, I am concerned about the joint between the two materials. How do you finish this joint? It is located at the top of the shower where the drywall meets the concrete.
There is a small gap (approximately 1/3" that will need to be filled prior to installing the ceramic tile.
We plan to begin the tiling this weekend. Any help is appreciated. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Gary Goel/Owner Newkote Kitchen & Bath Refinishing
We are just a shade better...
gary@newkote.com
the same area of the store where you got your cement backer board.
Install this on all the seams, including the corners, and the one where
you make the transition from the drywall to the cement. Then trowel
on Durobond 90, and not too thick, just enough to fill the gap and
level. The durobond is a bag of powder that you mix with water to the
consistancy of thick peanut butter or like premixed drywall compound.
Do not mix too much at one time, it sets up quick. Then prior to
starting to tile, just take your putty knife a scrape and knock off the
nubbins. This will dry in less than 8 hrs, if you place a fan on the area
to keep some air flow going, and open some windows ect..
If you need more help on your shower project, let me know.
Good luck and have a great weekend.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by moon52:
We recently replace our garden tub which had been patched several times (not installed correctly by builder). Since manufacturers do not make 3-piece surrounds for garden tubs any more (low demand), we opted for ceramic tile.
We are in the process of putting up the concrete backerboard. But, I am concerned about the joint between the two materials. How do you finish this joint? It is located at the top of the shower where the drywall meets the concrete.
There is a small gap (approximately 1/3" that will need to be filled prior to installing the ceramic tile.
We plan to begin the tiling this weekend. Any help is appreciated. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Gary Goel/Owner Newkote Kitchen & Bath Refinishing
We are just a shade better...
gary@newkote.com