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Yes, my “?&%#@?!-ing” contractors put the tile in my shower stall over that green board. I remember, but back then I had no idea what a stupid thing that is to do. Now the tile is moving in and out on the bottom, like someone has punched it in. I have stopped using it affraid I will be causing more damage. It’s in the basement anyway, but I would like to retile it. Can I just put the new tile over it without having to rip it out?
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Hello Jolie, Not a chance, as you said the old stuff was installed wrong, you going over top just makes bad situation worse. Take it off and start over doing it right ,Good Luck.
*Don't forget to rap the walls/studs with heavy visquen before the cement board.
*Thanks guys!!! I was hoping you would give me your blessing! So, now I've resolved myself to the fact that I have to rip it all out. NO ifs ands or buts. O.K.....So what do I do next to do the job the "RIGHT" way? What's this "visque..."?Just out of curiosity, would you guys go to all this trouble if you thought you would be selling your house within the year?
*Jolie I am no tile expert but I know to use Dura Rock glued and screwed. If I where selling I would not use tile but a cheap prefab top surround kit.Good Luck.
*Jolie,I have a question, what type of shower pan is it? Is it a plastic base or is it a tiled floor?While I wait for that, I tell you the rest1)Tear out old tile and surrounding drywall2)Hang 6mil plastic sheet to create a vapor barrier3)Install Durock,Wonderboard or Dens-Shield onstuds by manufacturers instructions, be sure to bring this down to shower floor or over plastic base flange lip.4)Install new tile
*Jolie, your framing is likely wet so dry it out before closing it up again. Check for rot while you're at it and repair that if necessary and you can sell with a clear conscience."Visqueen" is a trade name for plastic sheeting, like "Kleenex" for facial tissues. You can get plastic lamnate bent to order to fit the shower stall if it's an odd size and you don't want to go to the trouble of re-tiling. If it's a standard size, the surrounds are really easy and much cheaper to install.
*Also call your insurance company. They commonly pay for this repair.
*First of all, I love to Tile. It will be a project that will relieve my streses from everyday (kids and my own business). I appreciate your input, but why would I contact my insurance co.? So my rates go up?I find tiling Quite Cheap--if I do It myself. I don't like the original color anyway. I tiled my whole upstairs bathroom all by myself( with a little help from my hubby) and I mean Whole-- floor to ceiling. After 10 years it still looks great! My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a different story!!!This vapour barrier thing is always getting me confused. My basement is made out of concrete block and then the 2"x4" is nailed to the wall. O.K. Then I put Insulation, a vapour barrier and then that "special stuff". What is it again? Anyway, I know that moisture definately goes through the concrete block, so doesn't the plastic moisture barrier trap it in and cause mould. I'm really neurotic about the smell and bad consequences of mould--my son has asthma. I mean it's not good for anyone to breathe. You know there is one part of my basement that i did just this to and it happens to be a closet and every time I open the closet this musty smell hits my nose.Whats the deal here? I'm getting top the point where I don't believe this stuff.But this is getting off topic from my shower stall renovation, is'nt it?I wish I could Start from Scratch--build my own house, where everything would be perfect.My house is 90 years old and it just seems that I have spent the last 10 years, since we moved here, renovating.
*The problem lies with the 2x4 nailed to the wall. The right way is 1st cement sealer then vapor barrier,2x4s framed with 1" gap from wall then insulation. This provides air flow.
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Yes, my "?&%#@?!-ing" contractors put the tile in my shower stall over that green board. I remember, but back then I had no idea what a stupid thing that is to do. Now the tile is moving in and out on the bottom, like someone has punched it in. I have stopped using it affraid I will be causing more damage. It's in the basement anyway, but I would like to retile it. Can I just put the new tile over it without having to rip it out?