All of the drywall and mortar board is now installed. It took over an hour to properly measure and cut the one piece of mortar board (wonder board) given I opted to use a single sheet for the cutout around the tub and bath fixtures. I chose this to minimize the possibility of any leaks in the future.

Difficult cuts around tub and fixtures. With mortar board, you must measure and cut out the fiberglass on both sides, then knock out the cuts with a hammer or chisel. I used a metal file and hammer. After making the cut around the tub and the cutout for the faucet, I carried the board into the bathroom to make final measurements and ensure a proper fit. I then carried the board back outside and made the final cutout.

Bath/shower area with new drywall and mortar board installed.

A trick with normal drywall, or sheetrock, when cutting out around fixtures I like to cut the sheet to size and then use white-out and wet the surface of the pipes. I then push the sheet against the pipes so they mark out where they reside. Using a jab saw or your utility knife, you can then proceed to cut out the holes for pipes, etc.

Next I will tape and mud the seams between the sheets of drywall and then sand the surface before applying texture to the non-tiled (mortar board) sheets. We will likely then tile the floor and bath surface, then paint and finally have all the fixtures, vanity and toilet installed.

To be continued …

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