Jetada
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Hi guys. I have a potential problem. Well I don't know if its a problem. I need to know if I need to address this before I install the tile.
I replaced the old bathtub and stripped the sheetrock from all the walls. Due to the studs not being plumb and difficulty installing the new tub, I had to shim out the wall where the valve is by 1/4 inch. On top of that I installed hardibacker to prepare for installing wall tiles in the shower. The previous shower walls had sheetrock and then a thin plastic shower wall liner.
I waterproofed the seams with fiberglass tape and waterproofing compound. I installed new sheetrock, finished the seams, applied texture and painted. Now I am ready to install tile.
However, I picked up the tub trim kit and wanted to make sure it would work. The face of the valve assembly only protrudes about 1/4" from the face of the hardibacker board. With a piece of tile behind the trim, the center of the valve assembly no longer pokes through the trim piece.
See picture.
Also keep in mind there will also be 1/8" think layer of mortar. So the front of the valve will be closer to 1/4" behind the plane where the trim piece is.
Is this a problem? Will it cause water to leak behind? Will I be able to attach the handle?
Do I really have to cut the hardibacker and move the valve assembly? Are there any adapters that will make this work?
I would greatly appreciate any advice. Thank you.
I replaced the old bathtub and stripped the sheetrock from all the walls. Due to the studs not being plumb and difficulty installing the new tub, I had to shim out the wall where the valve is by 1/4 inch. On top of that I installed hardibacker to prepare for installing wall tiles in the shower. The previous shower walls had sheetrock and then a thin plastic shower wall liner.
I waterproofed the seams with fiberglass tape and waterproofing compound. I installed new sheetrock, finished the seams, applied texture and painted. Now I am ready to install tile.
However, I picked up the tub trim kit and wanted to make sure it would work. The face of the valve assembly only protrudes about 1/4" from the face of the hardibacker board. With a piece of tile behind the trim, the center of the valve assembly no longer pokes through the trim piece.
See picture.
Also keep in mind there will also be 1/8" think layer of mortar. So the front of the valve will be closer to 1/4" behind the plane where the trim piece is.
Is this a problem? Will it cause water to leak behind? Will I be able to attach the handle?
Do I really have to cut the hardibacker and move the valve assembly? Are there any adapters that will make this work?
I would greatly appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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