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DIY & Home Improvement

mopinko

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7. ^^^ what he said ^^^

Reply to Hassin Bin Sober (Reply #4)

Mon Apr 30, 2012, 09:02 AM

Apr 2012

hardibacker is much easier to work with than durock. it will last for a very, very long time, and in the average bathroom the cost difference will be minimal.

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Bathtub dilemma [View all] LiberalEsto Apr 2012 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Apr 2012 #1

Tubs have been standard for a very, very long time jeff47 Apr 2012 #2

I used the tub paint Warpy Apr 2012 #3

If you decide to tile, please re-think the use of "water resistant" drywall in the tub area. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2012 #4

^^^ what he said ^^^ mopinko Apr 2012 #7

How about Bathfitter? femmocrat Apr 2012 #5

We removed the tub in our 1st floor bathroom. Turned it into very large walk in shower! benld74 Apr 2012 #6

Update: we decided to put in a new tub LiberalEsto May 2012 #8