Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Greenboard or concrete backerboard?

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bally10
08-04-08, 09:03 PM
I have read a number of posts on the forum but I still confused and looking for some help. I understand backerboard is required when you are tiling on a bathtub wall. I have to replace the wall around my bathtub as they were poorly done and water had leaked under the silicon. Can I use the greenboard if I am planning to put a fiberglass tub surround kit on top of it?

marksr
08-05-08, 04:52 AM
Welcome to the forums!

Greenboard should be fine, don't forget to caulk where the suround meets the greenboard.
Just Bill
08-05-08, 04:53 AM
If it just one of those thin plastic surrounds, greenboard would be OK. Some of the better mold surrounds go up directly on the studs.