Hello -
As part of my bathroom remodel, we removed the old 1 pc tub/surround and have replace it with a new tub. We are going to tile the walls around the tub, but not all the way up to the ceiling (just to where the old drywall ended to cover the 1pc surround edge).
I have installed the hardiebacker boards....and now have a few questions after reading more info online
1 - Do I NEED to tape ALL seams of hardiebacker before tiling ?? Does this include corners ?? How about where it meets up with the drywall ?? What if there is a 1/2" gap between the drywall and backerboard ??
2 - I assumed the backerboards was all the waterproofing I needed.....I now think that was WAY WRONG !! I did not place any barried behind the backerboard, it is just secured right to the studs. What do I do now ?? Tape seams and put on a topical waterproofer (if they exist) ?? What is Red Guard ??
I am a novice DIY'er....and am learning ALOT as I go thanks to this site and the internet as a whole.....
Any information is GREATLY APPRECIATED
Thanks
As part of my bathroom remodel, we removed the old 1 pc tub/surround and have replace it with a new tub. We are going to tile the walls around the tub, but not all the way up to the ceiling (just to where the old drywall ended to cover the 1pc surround edge).
I have installed the hardiebacker boards....and now have a few questions after reading more info online
1 - Do I NEED to tape ALL seams of hardiebacker before tiling ?? Does this include corners ?? How about where it meets up with the drywall ?? What if there is a 1/2" gap between the drywall and backerboard ??
2 - I assumed the backerboards was all the waterproofing I needed.....I now think that was WAY WRONG !! I did not place any barried behind the backerboard, it is just secured right to the studs. What do I do now ?? Tape seams and put on a topical waterproofer (if they exist) ?? What is Red Guard ??
I am a novice DIY'er....and am learning ALOT as I go thanks to this site and the internet as a whole.....
Any information is GREATLY APPRECIATED
Thanks