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Need advice on proper placement of hardibacker when working with a cast iron tub with sloped flange and the installation of a five piece surround. The surround is an American Bath Systems Sturdibuilt and appears to be fairly well made but will still not be close to the "solidness" of ceramic tile. Want that lower edge to be adequately backed but also don't want to risk the hardibacker getting wet. Am at bare studs and can fill out slightly from studs if required.
Would also appreciate info on using felt behind the hardibacker on interior walls and using fiberglass insulation as a sound barrier. Concerned that putting up a vapor barrier may not be a good idea in this case. Main tub wall shares a common wall with tiled shower on other side. Much damage on that wall but can't have both bathrooms gutted at once.
Any pitfalls concerning gluing a surround to hardibacker appreciated too.
Many thanks in advance for any and all help!
Would also appreciate info on using felt behind the hardibacker on interior walls and using fiberglass insulation as a sound barrier. Concerned that putting up a vapor barrier may not be a good idea in this case. Main tub wall shares a common wall with tiled shower on other side. Much damage on that wall but can't have both bathrooms gutted at once.
Any pitfalls concerning gluing a surround to hardibacker appreciated too.
Many thanks in advance for any and all help!