Missoula Home Project - Part 4
Upon receiving approval from the inspector, I proceeded to install the drywall and finish up the electrical, installing a new GFCI outlet, two switches and pre-wiring for a wall light above the mirror. The only piece of drywall remaining is the difficult mortar board with cuts around the bath fixtures (time consuming). Once I have that piece installed, I can tape, mud and sand the walls, applying texture to the non-tiled surfaces.
I will dry fit the marble tile and mark the tiles that need cutting, then either have Home Depot make the cuts for me or borrow/rent a wet saw. Once I have all the pieces ready, I’ll begin laying down mortar and installing the marble tile floor (likely this weekend). After the floor is in, I’ll proceed to tile the bath area. Early to mid next week I can call the plumbers back to install our vanity and toilet to finish out the job. 
Mortar board and moisture-resistant drywall installed around the new tub.
New GFCI outlet and pre-wiring for wall lighting.
I replaced the single light switch (which now controlled the fan) with a double-gang box and two switches. The first switch now will control the wall lighting (once we buy some we like) and the inner switch now controls the fan.
New moisture-resistant drywall installed. I still have to make the cuts for bath fixtures in the final two pieces of mortar board around the shower.
Instead of piecing together multiple leftovers of mortar board, I am going to purchase one more sheet so the wall with fixtures will be covered with two solid pieces (less chance for leaks). I will buy that sheet tomorrow but beforehand, I plan to lay out my tile so I can mark the pieces that need cuts (around toilet) and around the floor vent for heat/air.
To be continued …
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