Bathroom remodel, need to be pointed in the right direction

05-17-2010, 06:36 PM	#1
Cbholland Newbie   Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	Bathroom remodel, need to be pointed in the right direction Remodeling an older house bathroom. Bathroom has sheet rock throughout. Planning on doing the floor and walls with tile. Have checked the studs and they are about 23 inches apart. Is there anyway to apply hardiebacker over the sheet rock or do I need to tear all the sheetrock out and start fresh?

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05-18-2010, 07:11 AM	#2
Just Bill Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 3,097	Bathroom remodel, need to be pointed in the right direction I would tear out old drywall, then insulate outside walls, install tile backer in tub/shower area. Backer board is not needed on walls outside of tub/shower, but makes a better subsurface.

05-29-2010, 04:56 PM	#3
Ron6519 Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,519	Bathroom remodel, need to be pointed in the right direction Gut it to the studs and evaluate it's condition. Old baths tend to have hidden water damage and need upgrades to everything. Ron

05-29-2010, 07:30 PM	#4
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,286	Bathroom remodel, need to be pointed in the right direction definitely gut it---I don't remember a bath room that didn't need a few new studs sistered in to flatten out the walls.

05-30-2010, 12:05 PM	#5
vsheetz Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,663	Bathroom remodel, need to be pointed in the right direction As others have said, gut it and repair/renew as needed. Backerboard in the shower/tub area - drywall elsewhere is ok. Don't forget extra framing to attachment of safety bars, toilet paper holder, towel racks, etc.