Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Neo-Angle Shower Install
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Brax0
10-21-05, 06:21 PM
Hello again DIYers and pros.
I have a bit of a situation with a neo-angle shower installation I'd like to throw at you all in hopes of getting some feedback on an idea of mine, or any other ideas that might help me out.
I'll cut to the chase and spare you all of any excuses I may have. The measurement from wall to drain was made from a finished wall and not the bare studs, so my shower base fits perfectly against the already finished wall. The installation booklet stresses over and over again that the base is to be installed against the bare studs. If I were to cut away the wall and attempt to place the base against the bare studs my drain would be off on both sides a 1/2" (the width of the drywall). The drain is 12" centered from the finished wall and the shower I have requires it to be 12" from the stud framing.
The only idea I can really come up with is this. Install the base as is against the finished wall as though it was the stud framing and then install a second layer of drywall, most likely concrete board I'd think, on top of the existing walls in behind where the shower would go and cut this second layer around the shower base ending where the framing for the glass enclosure will be. I think trim could be used to hide the edge where the sheets end. Not sure how I'd finish that otherwise. I think this would provide that extra 1/2" that's required.
Does this sound like a solid plan of action or is there another means of addressing this situation? If this does make any sense at all to do, any thoughts on how I can finish the edges of the 2nd layer of drywall/concrete board so it just doesnt look like a cut piece where it ends?
Many thanks for your time.
:wall:
I have a bit of a situation with a neo-angle shower installation I'd like to throw at you all in hopes of getting some feedback on an idea of mine, or any other ideas that might help me out.
I'll cut to the chase and spare you all of any excuses I may have. The measurement from wall to drain was made from a finished wall and not the bare studs, so my shower base fits perfectly against the already finished wall. The installation booklet stresses over and over again that the base is to be installed against the bare studs. If I were to cut away the wall and attempt to place the base against the bare studs my drain would be off on both sides a 1/2" (the width of the drywall). The drain is 12" centered from the finished wall and the shower I have requires it to be 12" from the stud framing.
The only idea I can really come up with is this. Install the base as is against the finished wall as though it was the stud framing and then install a second layer of drywall, most likely concrete board I'd think, on top of the existing walls in behind where the shower would go and cut this second layer around the shower base ending where the framing for the glass enclosure will be. I think trim could be used to hide the edge where the sheets end. Not sure how I'd finish that otherwise. I think this would provide that extra 1/2" that's required.
Does this sound like a solid plan of action or is there another means of addressing this situation? If this does make any sense at all to do, any thoughts on how I can finish the edges of the 2nd layer of drywall/concrete board so it just doesnt look like a cut piece where it ends?
Many thanks for your time.
:wall: