mattyoungus
New Member
Hi,
I started ripping out a cheap acrylic 4 piece tub/shower surround today with the hopes of installing a new tub and tiling. The acrylic tub was starting to crack. After removing the walls, this is what I saw.
I am not sure what to do about the framing. It seems inadequate for backer board and tile, but not exactly sure what to do, especially regarding the cement block exterior wall.
I'm assuming that whoever installed the surround cut some corners, and I'd like to make sure I do it the right way. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks. And, for the record I am a first time do it yourselfer, so let me know if some clarification is needed.
I started ripping out a cheap acrylic 4 piece tub/shower surround today with the hopes of installing a new tub and tiling. The acrylic tub was starting to crack. After removing the walls, this is what I saw.
I am not sure what to do about the framing. It seems inadequate for backer board and tile, but not exactly sure what to do, especially regarding the cement block exterior wall.
I'm assuming that whoever installed the surround cut some corners, and I'd like to make sure I do it the right way. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks. And, for the record I am a first time do it yourselfer, so let me know if some clarification is needed.