I have a basement shower that I am assuming was installed incorrectly in the beginning. I have begun to get a lot of mold and mildew on the wall. It appears that the wall in the shower is simple drywall. I intend, as soon as I can afford it, to re-do the entire bathroom with a jacuzzi tub, but in the meantime I am worrried about the mold and mildew growing in what seems to be plain drywall.
I've looked underneath this drywall and it seems that old tile is in place but I am not sure how far it goes.
My question? What is the best way to inexpensively repair this just so it last until I can redo the entire bathroom in 6 months or a year.
For the most part mold and mildew looks deeply set about 12 inches about the floor of the shower. The shower floor is tiled as well as a a 4 inch border/baseboard tile around the bottom of the shower. I want to be able to get rid of the "drywall" that is moldy and replace it and continue using the shower until it is completely replaced.
I am aware that fixing this will cost several hundred dollars, but It's at least 6 months before I can redo the entire bathroom.
Please help.
Rob
I've looked underneath this drywall and it seems that old tile is in place but I am not sure how far it goes.
My question? What is the best way to inexpensively repair this just so it last until I can redo the entire bathroom in 6 months or a year.
For the most part mold and mildew looks deeply set about 12 inches about the floor of the shower. The shower floor is tiled as well as a a 4 inch border/baseboard tile around the bottom of the shower. I want to be able to get rid of the "drywall" that is moldy and replace it and continue using the shower until it is completely replaced.
I am aware that fixing this will cost several hundred dollars, but It's at least 6 months before I can redo the entire bathroom.
Please help.
Rob