Lemmy
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So would this work?
1) Screw Durock directly to the studs (no vapor barrier behind it) from about 1/4" above the top tub flange (which is very small on these cast iron tubs, not nearly as big as the one in your blog) to about 1.5' from the ceiling (the tile will stop just a few inches above this).
2) Spread mortar on the Durock and Install Kerdi membrane over the Durock and Kerdi-band in the corners and along the tub flange and using Kerdi-Fix to attach the Kerd-band to the Durock
3) Seal around shower outlet, valve etc with the Kerdi
4) Install tile down to within about 1/8-3/16 of the tub and seal the tub/tile interface with caulk
Questions:
1) I assume I would use the special screws used Hardi makes for their backerboard?
2) Do I just bring the Kerdi membrane up over the drywall/Durock joint?
3) Do I need to do anything for the screws in the durock or joints between different pieces of Durock if I am sealing with the Kerdi membrane? Or sould I use thinset and tile (alkali resistant) mesh tape on the joints? Should I also do this for the corners?
4) I know you can score/snap the Durock, but what is the best way to cut holes in it?
5) would hardie backer or some other board be a better choice?
1) Screw Durock directly to the studs (no vapor barrier behind it) from about 1/4" above the top tub flange (which is very small on these cast iron tubs, not nearly as big as the one in your blog) to about 1.5' from the ceiling (the tile will stop just a few inches above this).
2) Spread mortar on the Durock and Install Kerdi membrane over the Durock and Kerdi-band in the corners and along the tub flange and using Kerdi-Fix to attach the Kerd-band to the Durock
3) Seal around shower outlet, valve etc with the Kerdi
4) Install tile down to within about 1/8-3/16 of the tub and seal the tub/tile interface with caulk
Questions:
1) I assume I would use the special screws used Hardi makes for their backerboard?
2) Do I just bring the Kerdi membrane up over the drywall/Durock joint?
3) Do I need to do anything for the screws in the durock or joints between different pieces of Durock if I am sealing with the Kerdi membrane? Or sould I use thinset and tile (alkali resistant) mesh tape on the joints? Should I also do this for the corners?
4) I know you can score/snap the Durock, but what is the best way to cut holes in it?
5) would hardie backer or some other board be a better choice?