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Re-doing walls in shower.
Currently, there is the type of wallboard that has a plastic surface on
it. The walls are about 25 years old in this mobile home, and I want to replace it with some sort of wallboard that is water proof, not too expencive and easy to install. I'm no carpenter and I don't have a lot of money. I do have time and a willingness to do it right. A friend told me there is a waterproof type of wallboard that can be used. Can someone tell me about this stuff please? What I have now has become warped from the years of use I guess. It's buckled out like a bulge. Between it and the shower curtain, there is only about 24 inches left. Thanks for any help that can be offered. |
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Re-doing walls in shower.
John Q. Public II wrote: Currently, there is the type of wallboard that has a plastic surface on it. The walls are about 25 years old in this mobile home, and I want to replace it with some sort of wallboard that is water proof, not too expencive and easy to install. I'm no carpenter and I don't have a lot of money. I do have time and a willingness to do it right. A friend told me there is a waterproof type of wallboard that can be used. Can someone tell me about this stuff please? What I have now has become warped from the years of use I guess. It's buckled out like a bulge. Between it and the shower curtain, there is only about 24 inches left. Thanks for any help that can be offered. there is a type of board which is more like a surfaced masonite. Available from any builders supply center. One grade of it is more waterproof than the others and is intended for kitchens and bathrooms. I dont know if I would use it for a shower stall itself. From $10 to about $25 an 8 x 4 sheet depending on style and rating |
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Re-doing walls in shower.
John Q. Public II wrote: Currently, there is the type of wallboard that has a plastic surface on it. The walls are about 25 years old in this mobile home, and I want to replace it with some sort of wallboard that is water proof, not too expencive and easy to install. I'm no carpenter and I don't have a lot of money. I do have time and a willingness to do it right. A friend told me there is a waterproof type of wallboard that can be used. Can someone tell me about this stuff please? What I have now has become warped from the years of use I guess. It's buckled out like a bulge. Between it and the shower curtain, there is only about 24 inches left. There is concrete or cement board which can be used. They stock it near the tile. It is more expense and trouble however and I don't reccomend it if you are broke and inexperienced. Just use ordinary wall board with a vapor barrier on both sides of the insulation. Then put a few good coats of industrial enamel paint on it. I did this in my crappy shower stall and it has lasted for years. I used an oil-based high gloss enamel. It's not pretty but, that stuff is waterproof, scrubbable and will bond to almost any surface, a real problem fixer. Just remember the mineral spirits or paint thinner for clean up. |
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Re-doing walls in shower.
Lawrence wrote: John Q. Public II wrote: Currently, there is the type of wallboard that has a plastic surface on it. The walls are about 25 years old in this mobile home, and I want to replace it with some sort of wallboard that is water proof, not too expencive and easy to install. I'm no carpenter and I don't have a lot of money. I do have time and a willingness to do it right. A friend told me there is a waterproof type of wallboard that can be used. Can someone tell me about this stuff please? What I have now has become warped from the years of use I guess. It's buckled out like a bulge. Between it and the shower curtain, there is only about 24 inches left. There is concrete or cement board which can be used. They stock it near the tile. It is more expense and trouble however and I don't reccomend it if you are broke and inexperienced. Just use ordinary wall board with a vapor barrier on both sides of the insulation. Then put a few good coats of industrial enamel paint on it. I did this in my crappy shower stall and it has lasted for years. I used an oil-based high gloss enamel. It's not pretty but, that stuff is waterproof, scrubbable and will bond to almost any surface, a real problem fixer. Just remember the mineral spirits or paint thinner for clean up. Thanks Lawrence, I guess my next stop is Home Depot. |
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Re-doing walls in shower.
I painted over my old ugly tiles with high gloss oil based. Works
very well, and I think it looks pretty darned good. |
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Re-doing walls in shower.
wrote: I painted over my old ugly tiles with high gloss oil based. Works very well, and I think it looks pretty darned good. Thank you for your input, Kelly. I've decided to re-do the entire tub and shower area with a new tub, surround, faucets and shower head, tub drain and stopper and the molding all delivered to my door for $440. When I'm done, it'll be brand new again. I'll be good for another 25 years. Now I have to figure out how to live that long... I'm using a site named: http://www.ashvillemobilehomes.com/ Very reasonable prices. $80. shipping on most sized loads. |
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Re-doing walls in shower.
Thanks Lawrence, I guess my next stop is Home Depot. The Despot is an OK place to buy wallboard and screws. they probably don't stock the kind of paint I am talkin about. Go to a real paint store. I use sherwin williams. Ask specifially for an oil-based enamel. SW calls it "industrial enamel". Just don't let them sell you a latex paint for this job. |
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