Drywall Around Tub Edge

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Drywall around tub edge. How i finish the surrounding walls and bath tub drywall. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. This is the most common choice for interior walls because they are easy to carry and hang. Make certain the sheet is held level then secure the piece to the wall framing using drywall screws typically spaced approximately 8 inches apart and 2 inches inside the drywall edges.

Water easily degrades drywall so you must seal the edges to prevent. How to drywall around tub edge. I generally will use a 3x6 white subway type tile but it can be whatever you want really. Rough framing for tub is 60 tub is 60.

How to fix gaps around tub and shower surrounds. 2 if the wall flanges are flush or further back then that then you can install a tile border around the perimeter. The best approach when installing cement board or other tile backer around a tub is to keep the cement board out of the lip area. Now this tub maax whirlpool has a front apron that slides up and attachs to the tub so it can be removed to access the motor but the aprom is 60 long so i cant drywall right up to it.

Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in. Generally the surfaces around the bathtub are tiled which provides superior water resistance and are easy to clean. Leave a 1 8 inch gap between the bottom edge of the drywall sheet and the surface. A bathtub s flange or rim adjoins the surrounding bathroom surfaces.

The thickest of all the types of drywall 5 8 inch drywall is often fire resistant drywall. Above the lip of the tub. Position the cut piece of water resistant drywall horizontally against the bathtub s rear wall and rest its bottom edge on the lip of the bathtub ledge. Then mud and tape to the edge of the tub surround and finish just like drywall.

Make sure the bottom side edge of the drywall sheet extends down over the thin lip of the tub s mounting flange. Now remove the tear off strip for a clean finished edge. Finishing drywall around a shower flange. But some bathtubs have drywall surrounds.

So after you add drywall your down to 59. If weight is still a concern consider ultra light half inch drywall.