I’ve only installed cast iron tubs before, but i’ve bought a one-piece FG shower and now i’m pondering what is done about the thickness of the flange being proud of the studs. I did the search…if it’s there, i missed it.
So…is this 1/8″ difference just ignored when you cover it with the backerboard, do you rabbet the back edge of the sheet over the flange, or do you fur out the studs to the same level before attaching the sheet stock?
Thx.
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long time no see.
You can do any of those, and even stop the board short of the flange, mud up and tape the remainder. A true eighth isn't much, you probably could rabbit or go over, or fur just the first cpl studs leading up to the shower.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
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Edited 7/30/2004 5:48 am ET by calvin
Hi, guys...
I'm not at a loss as to fixing the problem, but i'm still curious if "standard practice" or "industry norm" even takes the thickness of the flange into consideration, or whether most people simply rely on mud or mastic to make up the difference.
SG, My standard is making the job look good. Whether or not it compares to common practice I can't say. Light flange, back cut the board. Heavy flange, deal with it in a way that the wall will plane out flat into the fibreglas. Another detail to concern yourself with is any seam that runs horizontal and dies into the sheetrock. If the seam isn't filled in a manner that diverts the water running in it, the area where it meets the sheetrock will blister paint and fail. Bum deal, that.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
Edited 7/31/2004 9:25 am ET by calvin