Heads up, I’m one of those dreaded DIY-ers 🙂
I am currently replacing drywall, no tiling, in my full bathroom as previous owners did not have any type of ventilation and very soon after purchase we noticed beginning indications of mold.
I’m noticing on the back wall of the shower enclosure that is installed, the studs are causing the drywall to overhang the enclosure as opposed to being flush with the flange.
The picture shows what I’m looking at. The initial build looks like the installers cut out a section of the studs halfway up but that is only causing more confusion.
Any ideas how I’m supposed to install this back wall?
Thanks in advance!
Hello all,
Best Answer
This is pretty easy.
#1 - you don't use drywall on a tub surround (and if you do you put backer board over it).
#2 - You don't know what the overhang is until you run new board behind the tub since you can't attach to something cut like that.
#3 - You do want an overhang. There really isn't a "limit" on it although it cannot be so much that it overhangs to actual tub. Yes it is too much right now but when you install a board that is flat you probably will be fine.
#4 - You have nothing to attach your pieces in the corner.
#5 - You already installed drywall that needs to be taken.
No offense - you are basically doing everything wrong right now. Clear your head as you haven't made a lot of progress and you get a "do-over". But you need to take down what you have put up, work out the studs (different question), and then learn how to install a shower.