Backing for retiling
#1
06-28-05, 06:28 PM
Backing for retiling
Several of the tiles along the base of my tub have come loose. I will have to remove the old sheetrock down to the studs. Can I use wood as a base for the tiles or would I be better off using waterproof sheetrock as a base? Thanks for your help.
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06-29-05, 01:57 PM
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Use 1/2" cement board. Check the studs for rot. Chances are real good that the sheetrock above the tile that fell off is bad for about a foot or more going up the wall. You should replace it now and avoid a future headache.
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07-08-05, 07:56 PM
There are special screws for cement board--just ask where you buy the stuff.
The pieces are in 3 x 5 sizes or 4 x 8.
A table saw would be difficult to use b/c the boards are heavy, but it would work fine--just be sure to use a masonry blade or diamond blade. For straight cuts, it is easy to just score the board a break it over and edge or a board (lots less dust, too).
The pieces are in 3 x 5 sizes or 4 x 8.
A table saw would be difficult to use b/c the boards are heavy, but it would work fine--just be sure to use a masonry blade or diamond blade. For straight cuts, it is easy to just score the board a break it over and edge or a board (lots less dust, too).
