Bath/shower surround


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Old 11-17-11, 12:43 PM
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Bath/shower surround

Hello everyone. I am remodeling my bathroom.My bath surround is tiled about 3/4 of the way up the walls currently. When I demo and apply the BB and felt, do I need to go all the way to the cieling,or I can I leave a section a foot or so below? It is currently sheet rock and painted above the tile, but the tiles and the painted portion of the wall are all in good shape.I plan on tileing to the cieling.It seems like it would be easier to make the transition of the cement BB lower down rhather than at the intersection with the cieling. Also any ideas on how close to the cieling the last tile should go?Thanks.
 
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Old 11-17-11, 03:20 PM
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your choice. Less to paint if you go all the way. Usually they go to about 70", or just below the shower drop. No fast rule, however.
 
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Old 11-18-11, 01:42 PM
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Thanks for the response.If I don't bring the new BB all the way up to the ceiling, can I just continue to tile up to and over the old painted sheet rock that is currently above the old tiles?Also the back wall of the tub surround is next to the doorway. I want to tile up to the opening minus the door trim,and also over the door way, which is also of course sheet rock.Would I just butt the BB up to the old SR? I wouldn't think I would need BB other then for just where the tub is?
 
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Old 11-29-11, 01:23 PM
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Retiling shower

Brand spankin' new here and i have a related question. I am wanting to retile my shower. If i remove the old tile and the hardibacker is still in decent shape behind it, do i necessarily still need to take it down or could i scrape off all the old materials and apply thinset, then the tiles then the grout and sealant? any help is appreciated. Thanks !
 

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Old 11-29-11, 03:02 PM
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Welcome to the forums Randi!

I kind of doubt you'll get all the tile off without damaging the existing cement board
Generally it's easier to hang new cement board and have a smooth flat surface to lay the tile to than have to float the existing cement board and try to get it flat.
 
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Old 12-03-11, 06:46 AM
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Stone shower sill

We are remodeling a bathroom and have gone to a few tile shops as well as Big Box stores to purchase a stone shower sill. Nobody carry this item in stock? Where can we get one? With live in Chicago
 
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Old 12-05-11, 06:39 AM
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Try a real tile store or a stone fabricator in your area.
 
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Old 12-12-11, 09:22 PM
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Red face taking off old tile

We just took off the old dusty rose tile when we moved in last week... there is NO way you can save the old sheetrock... count on replacing it and it will save you time and mess!
 
 

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