Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - general bathroom remodel questions
Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.View Full Version : general bathroom remodel questions
bigbrad123
08-09-06, 09:43 AM
I am a newcomer to bathroom remodeling and am deciding to try an tackle it myself. I have a few questions:
I am putting in a tub and plan to tile the surround. First I have to frame and insulate the exterior (foundation) wall. The tub will go against the foundation wall. I plan on putting a moisture resistant greenboard like Durock for the surround Do I need to put a poly barrier between the Durock and frame? Also, do I attach the tub to the 2x4's and just put greenboard above the tub (surround), or do I need to sheetrock the wall on the bottom before I put the tub in and attach the tub to the sheetrock?
Thanks.
I am putting in a tub and plan to tile the surround. First I have to frame and insulate the exterior (foundation) wall. The tub will go against the foundation wall. I plan on putting a moisture resistant greenboard like Durock for the surround Do I need to put a poly barrier between the Durock and frame? Also, do I attach the tub to the 2x4's and just put greenboard above the tub (surround), or do I need to sheetrock the wall on the bottom before I put the tub in and attach the tub to the sheetrock?
Thanks.
HeresJohnny
08-09-06, 12:43 PM
The tub goes right up against the 2x4 framing. No drywall behind it. Frame the rough opening just big enough to get the tub into position.
Greenboard and durock are not the same thing. Dont use greenboard. Use the durock for the surround. Yes use poly over the framing. The poly should overhang the flange on the tub. You can end the durock just above the flange or fir out the studs and have the durock overhang the flange. If using a small format tile firring out the studs would be better.:)
Greenboard and durock are not the same thing. Dont use greenboard. Use the durock for the surround. Yes use poly over the framing. The poly should overhang the flange on the tub. You can end the durock just above the flange or fir out the studs and have the durock overhang the flange. If using a small format tile firring out the studs would be better.:)