Do you need drywall behind a tub surround?

Do you need drywall behind a tub surround?

Fiberglass and acrylic tub and shower enclosures come with a flanged edge that attaches directly to the wall studs, and the proper way to hide this flange is to install drywall over it. Consequently, enclosures are typically installed on the bare studs.

Do you have to mud and tape drywall?

Mudding is the process of applying wet joint compound to the seams between drywall panels and smoothing it flush with the wall. In almost all cases, you need to apply drywall tape to the seams to reinforce the compound and keep it from crumbling out when dry.

What happens if you dont tape drywall?

If you don’t use drywall tape, the joints will be exposed and can easily be seen. Also, since it’s no longer a uniform surface, which tape provides. The purpose of mudding will be defeated as the mudding will not be enough to cover the entire gap created at the joint.

Which drywall joint to tape first?

The “first coat” consists of applying the mud-saturated tape to all of the joints and corner beads and filling screw or nail holes for the first time. Begin with the butt joints first, then the horizontal tapered joints, then the angles and finally, the corner beads.

Can cement board tape be used on drywall?

Can cement board tape be used on regular drywall? No. Cement board tape is made to be embedded in thin-set mortar not joint compound. We do not suggest using it on regular drywall.

What tape is best for drywall?

• BEST OVERALL: Duck Brand 282083 Drywall Joint Tape.
• BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: LYLTECH Drywall Joint Tape.
• BEST FIBERGLASS MESH: Saint-Gobain ADFORS FDW6581-U FibaTape Drywall Tape.
• BEST MOLD RESISTANCE: FibaFuse FDW8201-U Paperless Drywall Tape.
• BEST FOR CORNERS: STRAIT FLEX SO-100 Original Composite Tape.

Can I use paper tape in bathroom?

Joint tape comes in two different commonly used forms: paper or fiberglass. If paper is bad for your bathroom wall panels then it’s not a good idea to use paper joint tape near the shower.

How do you get drywall tape to stick?

Start by breaking or cutting out areas of the drywall that are broken or crushed, then peel away any paper shreds left around the edges. Then mix up a small batch of setting-type compound (if you mix too much, it’ll harden before you use it up). Mix it thick so it’ll stick in the holes without sagging.