[kyle450rider]

First of all I want to say this site kicks azz!


Here is what I got. The home I purchased was custom built for a man that was in a wheelchair. That includes the shower. Its very wide and low level with a seat that folds down in it. I would like to rip out the shower and tile the entire shower in. My question is if I take out the shower do you need some kind of backing before you start to tile? I would think it would need something to resist moisture but I'm not sure and I don't like asking the kids who make 7 bucks and hour at lowes depot. Thanks for the help.

 

[Just Bill]

The usual backing for tile from the studs out is--moisture barrier(often 6mil plastic, 1/2" cement borad or hardibacker backer board(seal all joints with thinset/mesh tape), thinset cement, then tile. The backer board will sit on the outside edge of the shower base or base membrane waterproofing.

But why tear out a perfectly good shower??

 

[RippySkippy]

Check out the Kerdi system of building a shower....DIY friendly...a bit more expensive to begin with...but superior finished product. Here's another thread...with more detail...http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/shower-pan-questions-44725/#post276936

 

[kyle450rider]

The usual backing for tile from the studs out is--moisture barrier(often 6mil plastic, 1/2" cement borad or hardibacker backer board(seal all joints with thinset/mesh tape), thinset cement, then tile. The backer board will sit on the outside edge of the shower base or base membrane waterproofing.

But why tear out a perfectly good shower??

The shower is a handicap type shower. It has a very low bottom in order to get a wheelchair in. Usually end up with some water on the floow when your in there.

 

[wrangler]

The shower is a handicap type shower. It has a very low bottom in order to get a wheelchair in. Usually end up with some water on the floow when your in there.

If that is the only concern, you could always just build a curb.