Foam Tile Backer Board for a Tub Surround | Quick & Easy | Hydro Blok
Waterproofing a tub surround & preparing for tile is easy with @HYDROBLOKONE 🔥🔥 If you've ever used cement board or hardi backer, this will be a nice treat to work with 😊 🔧Tools & supplies🔧 Not too many tools needed for this installation 😁 Primary tool for cutting is a simple utility knife 👍 3-4" putty knife Corner putty knife The sausage gun & 20 oz sealant is more effiecent But standard 10.5 tubes work just as well 👍 Screws & washers Valve seal Pipe seals Clean up wipes 😄 Here's the material list for what I used in this shower: 5 sheets of Hydro-block board 100 count screws & washers 5 sausage tubes of sealant Valve seal 2 pipe seals Find a local distributor of Hydro-blok - https://bit.ly/3P4yaRY 🌟Notching & Setting Waterproof Panels🌟 The easy part of this shower remodel 😊 Pay attention to the thickness of your specific tub flange Many are a lot less thick than this Jacuzzi tub The most efficient way to notch is to use a table saw Set blade to thickness of flange (in my scenario its 3/8") Also adjust height of blade for the height of your flange (mine was 1 1/4") Remove the scrap cut piece Hold on to this because we will be using it to finish off waterproofing at a later step 👍 Be careful with handling this, its easy to break off Not a whole lot left of the board 😄 Whether you have shimmed out the back wall to allow board to meet tub deck, or notched the board like we did, apply a generous amount of sealant to tub flange Oozing sealant from joint is a good sign 👍 To avoid snapping off of notch, keep first row of screws 6" off of tub deck Set washers & screws so that they are slightly recessed into board Fasten screws every 12" Cut out window You can use a rotozip, utility knife, or oscillating tool Anywhere two boards meet, apply a generous amount of sealant Again, oozing sealant out of a joint is a good bond 👍 Save on fasteners by pinching both boards together with one washer Use a putty knife to smooth out any excess sealant Cut out window with an oscillating tool 💫Side Wall Panel Installation💫 Now that the framing is all set up to align with existing wall, this will be a breeze 😃 Apply a generous amount of sealant on top of the tub flange This application is for setting the backer board on top of the flange Anywhere panels adjoin, use sealant Apply a generous bead in corner before setting side wall panel Push & set panel into sealant & tight to tub flange Scribe cutting foam board is so much easier than cutting cement board 😄 First row of screws 6" off tub deck Fasteners every 12" For tub spout you can cut out with utility knife or spade bits Locating a valve is easy with foam board simply press board against board till you puncture & mark the board 👍 4 1/2" hole for valve This if you plan to install a valve seal later on (extra insurance) Find a local distributor of Hydro-blok - https://bit.ly/3P4yaRY For a go board installation, check out this section of the tub/shower in 7 days course - https://bit.ly/3L1SMsI For Kerdi board installation, check out this section of the Ultimate Tile Shower Course - https://bit.ly/3L0g5mw For cement board & liquid waterproofing, check out this section of the Basement Bathroom Course - https://bit.ly/44vN7lB For Wedi Waterproof panel installation, check out this section of the Custom Tiled Shower Course - https://bit.ly/3OVe24E For sheet membrane around a tub surround, check out this Youtube Video - • Waterproofing Membranes for Showers | Schl... 🎓Enroll in the Tub/Shower Replacement Course - https://bathroomremodeling.teachable.... This is just 1 of 42 tutorials 💥 Plus if you need help, ask a question in the comment section of the area you are having trouble with 👍 For more help with bathroom remodeling, Enroll in the DIY GEEK MEMBERSHIP (One-time payment, that's it) and you'll get all of my courses & tutorials bundled together, including all of the step-by-step guidence with this Tub/Shower Replacement Course 😊 https://bathroomremodeling.teachable.... #diy #homeimprovement #bathroomremodel #tile #window #waterpoofing #bathroomdesign #bathroomremodelingteacher Buy a T-shirt or Hoodie 😁 Bathroom Remodeling Teacher Merch - https://bit.ly/3OpT2nr This tremendously helps and supports this platform👍 💥Visit my Amazon Store for all my favorite tools & supplies 👍 https://www.amazon.com/shop/bathroomr... 🎬Chapters 0:00 Hydro Blok Foam Tile Backer Board 2:00 Setting first board over tub flange 4:09 Cutting backer board around a window 4:30 Second sheet 6:00 Side wall backer boards on top of tub flange 8:23 Cutting around a shower valve 9:38 Enroll in Course 😊 Bathroom Remodeling & construction is inherently dangerous. Please use proper safety equipment and care with the use of tools and materials. For full disclaimer please review: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y...
