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Install Cement Board and Shower Niche

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Building a GIANT Shower (Home Remodel)

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What happens here

Install half-inch cement board (e.g., Wonderboard Lite) on all shower walls where tile will be applied. Secure the cement boards with screws, ensuring they are tightly fitted. Tape all joints between cement board panels using fiberglass cement board tape and thin-set mortar. For the shower niche, cut an opening in the cement board and install a pre-made waterproof niche directly into the studs, securing it with screws. Seal the niche joints with fiberglass tape and thin-set mortar.

Goal: Create a stable and prepped surface for tiling, and integrate a waterproof shower niche.

Tools and materials

  • 1/2-inch Cement Board Wonderboard Lite — Covering shower walls as a tile backer
  • Fiberglass Cement Board Tape — Taping joints between cement board panels
  • Impact Driver Dewalt — Securing cement board and niche
  • Oscillating Multi-Tool Dremel — Cutting precise openings in cement board for the niche
  • Screws — Securing cement board to studs
  • Thin-set Mortar — Securing tape and filling joints

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for cement board I'm using half-inch cement board to cover the walls where the tile will be hung then securing the joints using fiberglass cement board tape and thin set this is basically like taping the joints on drywall for the shower niche I bought a premade waterproof ditch that would make tiling and waterproofing easier for me not to mention save time on such a small section I found it easier to secure the cement board cut out the perfect fit for the niche where it could attached directly to the studs with screws and then secure the joints using fiberglass tape just like the cement boards alright so when it comes to doing the border

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