Waterproofing existing shower walls?

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wollins

Discussion Starter · Mar 19, 2020

So I'm trying to add a shower fixture to my "tub only" bathroom by just replacing the tub spout with another that will has a hand held shower unit diverter connection. Long story short, since this bathroom didn't ever have a shower (just a tub) the walls were'nt water proofed for such . Seems to me to be just regular drywall.

So is there a way I can water proof this now "shower equipped" bathroom without ripping out all the drywall and staring over with tiling etc? In other words can I somehow waterproof the current EXISTING drywall (that seems to be just painted) without tiling etc?

Thanks!

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Windows on Wash

· #2 · Mar 19, 2020

Vinyl skinned walls.

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Windows on Wash

· #3 · Mar 19, 2020

Look for pre-made tile walls. They make some decent patterns these days and they are more than functional if installed right.

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stick\shift

· #4 · Mar 19, 2020

Your drain will likely not be sufficient for this - not trying to discourage you, just want you to be aware when/if you have standing water in the stall while using it.

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tribe_fan

· #5 · Mar 21, 2020

A Glue up Tub-Surround. (It may be what Windows was suggesting).

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Bath-Ba...52,3818,3842,6857,3804&experienceName=default

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