Surround for drop in tub

03-07-2007, 02:14 PM	#1
rodg2915 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	Surround for drop in tub Is there a certain thickness of plywwod to use? I just need to cover the frame to hold the tiling, but I want it to hold up is 1/2 sufficient or do I need 3/4?

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03-07-2007, 07:15 PM	#2
AtlanticWBConst. Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler     Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 7,554	Surround for drop in tub Quote: Originally Posted by rodg2915 Is there a certain thickness of plywwod to use? I just need to cover the frame to hold the tiling, but I want it to hold up is 1/2 sufficient or do I need 3/4? Use 3/4". Be sure to allow room under the tub (Between the tub and the plywood) for: The thickness of your backer board and the thickness of the tile. Here's a pic. of one we did in December '06 : __________________ - Build Well - Last edited by AtlanticWBConst.; 03-07-2007 at 08:01 PM.

03-08-2007, 07:43 AM	#3
rodg2915 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	Surround for drop in tub Looking awesome thanks AC