retiling shower wall, possible water damage

cwel

Handyman50

Everyone is going to be wondering, so I am going to ask: How did you step on the soap dish?

The first thing to do is determine what was used as the backer for the tile. If it was drywall (Green board), there is a possibility that there could be damage. If it is Hardibacker or another of the cement boards, it may be fine. Your best bet is to carefully remove the tile in the area and examine the material behind them. If you don't see water damage, you can simply replace the tile with the appropriate mastic or thinset.

cwel

thank you very much for the info. i will check whats underneath. my 3 yr. son naturally thought the soap dish would be a good place to stand, needless to say the soap dish isn't being replaced along w/ the tile.
cwel

Handyman50

I have a 3 year old granddaughter so I understand. They are very inquisitive and inventive. It sounds like yours will be good at rock climbing.

Let us know what you find under the tile. We can assist you more if necessary.

Good luck.

USP45

Thought it may had happened while trying to make the baby! just kidding, I agree 100% with handyman50. If you find a small area damaged replacing with green drywall would be fine, but if it is too big I'd go with the cement board