Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Backerboard / Bathtub intersection
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flamz
05-25-09, 07:18 PM
Hello,
I am installing a new tub and have a question regarding the intersection of the bath and the backerboard that will make up the walls around the bath.
Should I put the bathtub directly against the wall beams and place the backboard over the edge of the bath ? Or should I install the backerboard on the beams and push the bath onto the backerboard?
Any suggestions?
Cheers!
I am installing a new tub and have a question regarding the intersection of the bath and the backerboard that will make up the walls around the bath.
Should I put the bathtub directly against the wall beams and place the backboard over the edge of the bath ? Or should I install the backerboard on the beams and push the bath onto the backerboard?
Any suggestions?
Cheers!
GBR in WA
05-25-09, 09:34 PM
Tub against studs, backer board next. May want to furr the tub walls above the tub, or plane where the tub contacts the studs for a smooth transition over the tub lip with the backer board. I'd use DensShield, or similar, that won't grow mold and has a w.p. face on it already. Many, many posts on this in search---- above. Be safe, G