If water seeps behind your tiles, eventually mold will grow, the wallboard will weaken, and the tiles will loosen and ultimately fall out. Th is is very common around tub spouts that aren’t sealed properly.
CONSIDER THIS
This project will require 2 to 3 days to account for work and drying times.
PREP WORK
If your damaged section of tiles is around any fi xtures, you must first remove the fixtures to get them out of the way for the new wall section and tile (see Replace a Tub Spout).
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Replacement tiles (if the old tiles can’t be reused)
Drill/driver
Hole-saw bit*
Small pry bar
Scraper
Utility knife
Drywall saw
Clean rags
Large towel or tarp
Gloves and safety glasses
Vacuum
Tape measure
Pencil
Cement board
T-square
Straightedge (or use T-square)
Cement board carbide-tipped cutter
Construction adhesive
Cement board screws
3⁄8-inch trowel
Thin-set mortar (latex modified)
Disposable bucket
Tile spacers
Grout
Grout float
Large man-made tile sponge
Bucket
Antifungal cleaner*
Furring strips*
* If applicable
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