First, studs had to be added because the PO didn't believe in 16" centers apparently.
Then we had to get them level - shimming, unshimming and so on.
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And so this is how we finally got the tub to be level----shhhhhhhh - don't tell! |
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Love the Kerdi! It really is a great project - but you have to be FAST!!!!! We did wet down both the drywall and CBB, but it still dried quickly. |
Next, drywall, cement backer board - what??? drywall behind a shower - that's what Kerdi says - the orange water proof
membrane we installed - after putting up the drywall and cement backer board.
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Here is the making of the story stick - so we could see where the tiles would lay out. |
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The installation of the bathroom exhaust fan. Fun Stuff! |
Then there was the stress of - do we put in a niche or do we not - after much "debate" over how to do it, we opted for no niche - you know they make some lovely shower organizers these days that will work just fine. A niche would be nice - but not this time.
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It was a learning experience - but overall I think it turned out ok. I do want to give a big thanks!!! to the humans on the John Bridge Tile Forum who helped get me headed in the right direction and feeling like I could do it and helping me figure out which thinset to use.
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Putting up mosaic on mesh backing is not near as easy as they make it look on TV!! |
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I do really like these spacers! Pretty easy to use and easy to remove - for the most part! |