Look into the roll of waterproofing fabric. It's pink in color. Not sure the
actual name. This will protect the walls from possible mold reinfesting due
to water seepage. Make sure all the mold is cleaned up before you close up
the wall again or you just covered over a serious problem that will continue
to cause problems for you and your family.

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Thanks, Bill. I have gotten lots of recommendations on hardibacker and
will ook into it. I was just at HD last night wondering about the
mastic since it seemed easier than the thinset. Does the mastic do as
good a job keeping the water out?

BTW, are you the same Bill who posts over at GardenWeb? If so, thanks
for all your posts on tile backsplashes! They really helped us finish
ours last year!

mastic and thinset hold the tiles on. they are not waterproofing.