We have an older house, circa late 60's, and I just discover today that behind some loose tiles in one of our tub/showers that there is dry rot in the wall. The plaster/dry wall is crumbling, but it appears the studs are in good shape. Does anyone know of a good web site that might show how to replace the wall? I have only very basic carpentry skills, but I think I might be able to handle it given enough information.
2007-01-13 07:03:59 · 5 answers · asked by Jeffrey P 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You want to fix the problem as quickly as you can -- you don't want the dry-rot to spread.
Good sources:
Lowes.com, homedepot.com, hometime.com, dannylipford.com, ronhazelton.com, thisoldhouse.com
Also check your local library - they have really great books available with great graphics.
Good luck
2007-01-14 17:29:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am from the school of pessimism. Anything that can go wrong will go wrong if you do it yourself. In the long run it would be faster and easier to hire it done.
It is going to require removing all of the tile, the dry wall and insulation.
Then you have to maybe replace some studs, the insulation, and replace drywall with hardi backer board...(aka..concrete board, tile board.)
it is moisture resistant and prevents such things.
Then put the old tile back up or new tile then wait 24 hrs for cement to set, then grout then wait up to 24 hrs for grout to set , then seal grout and wait for 24 to 48 hrs to use shower.
If you have the time, that's what you have to do.
Just had mine done.
I did sweat equity and had it all removed and new insulation up. That saved some money.
2007-01-21 13:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take out all the bad plaster and dry wall clean up all the nails and replace with Green board (if your going to add a fiberglass surround) if you want to re-tile it your will need to buy what is call cement board (sometimes it's called dura-rock or cement board) this is used got for installing tile, This stuff is hard to cut, you will also need to purchase a circular saw (if you don't have one) and a diamond blade (pricey) for the saw, this is what is used to cut the cement board. I would only buy the cement board for just around the tub where you are planning to put the tile, every where else I would use green board ( this is mold and mildew resistant drywall). Good luck
2007-01-18 03:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not that difficult to do it yourselves! (I'm a single woman and have done it).....if the studs are in good shape.....gut it! then green board in the bath/shower areas, then re-tile...check any home improvement stores, some offer free courses in doing tiling...
2007-01-13 15:23:37 · answer #4 · answered by willie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
call a certified carpenter. you will bust your *** if you try to do it by yourself
2007-01-13 15:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by banana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋