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Well, that's why I didn't go back to Lowe's. I got the 1/4" board when they assured me it was what I needed. grrr

Thanks for the reply. The backerboard I had put up was only 1/4". I made a trip to the local store as opposed to Lowe's and picked up 1/2" permabase and started the process of putting it up.

I am still working on my bathroom, the problem is this: my backerboard is densguard. after installing a couple of sheets I got to my first joint of the densarmor plus drywall. They are different thicknesses. The drywall is thicker by 1/4 inch. Tear backerboard off and start over? don't...

will try to post a pic tomorrow. It is over a tub and shower and will probably get quite a bit of water. Thanks for the response.

I replaced an old window with glass blocks above where my tub will be. The window is 32wx24h and was actually fun putting it in though mortar can make a mess when used by a first-timer.:o I placed the window to where the outside was even with the sheathing, per installation instructions. I...

going back with linoleum on top of 3/4 plywood. thanks for the responses.

got zapped by a welding machine at 16. pretty much don't do anything with it other than flip switches since then. :)

may give it a try then. thx

How about DensGuard? Apparently, I can't get DensShield around here. Are there advantages of cementboard that make up for the extra weight?

Not that I can tell. The ones that are not cut square at the end, have a lot of mess so that I can't really tell.

Plumber says I need to reinforce the floor before I put the floor back in. The red line idicates where the joist would run had it not been cut out for plumbing. I was thinking a two 2x4's nailed together running from support "A" to "B" with a notch cut out for "C" where the joist would have...

After finishing demo work, I had three sets of these in the wall. I assume these are old wires from when the previous owner had it rewired. Is that safe or do I need to call an electrician ro check them out? Thanks, Derek

Well, the walls are torn out, mostly, and the interior walls are in fine shape.:) I just decided to go ahead and remove all the drywall in the room. That will be easier that trying to tear off the three layers of junk on them now. I take it that green drywall is acceptable for the entire...

i love this forum. :)

Redoing my bathroom now. The previous owner apparently decided he did not like the hardwood floors so he stuck, linoleum on it, then particle board down on top of that, and then linoleum, then some more linoleum. In the bathroom. Picture here. After removing the floor up to the door, I...

Thanks for the answer. I have a working fan but the previous owner did some strange things here. Found the bathroom floor/subfloor had been replaced once before. with partical board. Lotsa work ahead and I actually remembered to take before pictures. :)

This may be a stupid question but I can't find the answer. I found some mold as I began tearing apart the bathroom. It was between the paneling and the sheetrock next to the tub. The wood behind the sheetrock looked clean, hard and dry. After taking out drywall, is there a set period of...

I appreciate the input. :)

I found several posts about it that talk about the need for it (depending on where you live) but I can't find if I just overlap the different sheets or seal them together. I'm thinking seal because I read one response that indicated they were attached to the foundation and caulked. Can anyone...

Living in North Texas in a pier and beam house, should I have a vapor barrier on the ground? Right now it is exposed dirt. If I need one and choose to lay plastic sheeting down, do I need to seal the separate sheets together or just overlap them by some amount? I have to cut out the floor in...