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Xblocks
03-10-05, 04:04 PM
Greetings Forum Members!
My old bathroom has reached its shelf life and needs replacing. I have started to tear out the tiles and found mold/rot on the 2x4s behind them. Replacing the framework shouldnt be a problem, but my questions are
What brands of fiberglass/plastic shower inclosures would you recommend.
I have heard that using marine plywood as a backing to the enclosure would make for a better "solid sounding" shower. But the local homedepot said just to nail the enclosure to the 2x4s. Should I go with the plywood and expanding foam or not?
Third, do you need to change the plumbing if you want to change the shower faucets/fixtures?
Thanks for your advice!
My old bathroom has reached its shelf life and needs replacing. I have started to tear out the tiles and found mold/rot on the 2x4s behind them. Replacing the framework shouldnt be a problem, but my questions are
What brands of fiberglass/plastic shower inclosures would you recommend.
I have heard that using marine plywood as a backing to the enclosure would make for a better "solid sounding" shower. But the local homedepot said just to nail the enclosure to the 2x4s. Should I go with the plywood and expanding foam or not?
Third, do you need to change the plumbing if you want to change the shower faucets/fixtures?
Thanks for your advice!
DUNBAR PLUMBER
03-10-05, 10:43 PM
Lasco, Aker, AquaGlass are to name a few......Mansfield is another.
Sterling, E.L. Mustee are a few others.
Always lay a bed of mortar down first.......you can use non-expanding foam on the sides where the studs do not touch after it is set.
I would replace all water lines that are questionable that you do not want to open walls back up years down the road.
Sterling, E.L. Mustee are a few others.
Always lay a bed of mortar down first.......you can use non-expanding foam on the sides where the studs do not touch after it is set.
I would replace all water lines that are questionable that you do not want to open walls back up years down the road.