Help framing in Shower Surround
#1
06-16-14, 12:07 PM
Help framing in Shower Surround
Hello all,
SO my dad installed a shower ensemble in my new (old) home. The walls in the room were plaster and lath.
He basically cut out the wall about 2 inches larger then needed to screw the shower walls to the studs. So now we have about an inch and a half gap to fill.
He insists there are faux moldings you can buy to frame it in. I was under the impression we should cut about 8-14 inches out, and greenboard the rest, then caulk at the end.
Can someone shed some light on the subject for me?
This is the shower
Sterling Plumbing Ensemble 32 in. x 60 in. x 74 in. Standard Fit Bath/Shower Kit in White-71120120-0 at The Home Depot
SO my dad installed a shower ensemble in my new (old) home. The walls in the room were plaster and lath.
He basically cut out the wall about 2 inches larger then needed to screw the shower walls to the studs. So now we have about an inch and a half gap to fill.
He insists there are faux moldings you can buy to frame it in. I was under the impression we should cut about 8-14 inches out, and greenboard the rest, then caulk at the end.
Can someone shed some light on the subject for me?
This is the shower
Sterling Plumbing Ensemble 32 in. x 60 in. x 74 in. Standard Fit Bath/Shower Kit in White-71120120-0 at The Home Depot
#2
06-16-14, 01:04 PM
Member
Did your dad used to be a plumber, they are notorious for cutting holes and leaving them open when they are done....
You are correct. Open up the wall to the next stud in the wall. Add a stud to both sides of the opening. Cut some furring strips so that the Greenboard will lay just shy of the surface of the plaster. Peel back a little of the veneer layer of the plaster so that you can install some drywall tape and they finish the area buy feathering to match the plaster. Use a setting type joint compound with plaster as it sets up harder and shrinks less.
You are correct. Open up the wall to the next stud in the wall. Add a stud to both sides of the opening. Cut some furring strips so that the Greenboard will lay just shy of the surface of the plaster. Peel back a little of the veneer layer of the plaster so that you can install some drywall tape and they finish the area buy feathering to match the plaster. Use a setting type joint compound with plaster as it sets up harder and shrinks less.
