All walls of whirlpool surrounds can be prepped using sheetrock. However,
any ledges or steps must be prepped with cementboard or backerboard as
follows:
1. Clean the floor of all debris.
2. Mix latex modified thinset and spread on plywood with 1/4'' to 3/8'' trowel.
3. Cut and place backerboard on thinset.
4. Use 1 1/4'' to 1 1/2'' roofing nails every 8'' to secure board.
5. Tape all seams using 2'' fiberglass mesh tape.
6. Determine layout and patterns.
7. Tile can then be installed using a 1/4'' square notched trowel or larger.
It is recommended that you use a latex-modified thinset.
8. Grout after 24 hours.
9. Seal grout after 72 hours.
any ledges or steps must be prepped with cementboard or backerboard as
follows:
1. Clean the floor of all debris.
2. Mix latex modified thinset and spread on plywood with 1/4'' to 3/8'' trowel.
3. Cut and place backerboard on thinset.
4. Use 1 1/4'' to 1 1/2'' roofing nails every 8'' to secure board.
5. Tape all seams using 2'' fiberglass mesh tape.
6. Determine layout and patterns.
7. Tile can then be installed using a 1/4'' square notched trowel or larger.
It is recommended that you use a latex-modified thinset.
8. Grout after 24 hours.
9. Seal grout after 72 hours.
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