ᐅ Drywall partition with a recessed area for mounting the shower enclosure
Created on: 1 Mar 2022 01:15
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Lux1108
Hello everyone,
In our bathroom, we planned to build a wall (drywall partition) to mount the glass shower enclosure and to separate the toilet area. The wall was supposed to be floor-to-ceiling for better stability. The shower is walk-in, level with the floor.
Today at the construction site, I noticed a thin "little wall"—only 8 cm (3 inches) wide.
Setting aside the fact that it’s not really floor-to-ceiling, isn’t that too thin? What about the wall cladding? Is the niche an opening?
I’m new to building (first-time homeowner), so I’m a bit unsure. What should a drywall partition look like ideally if a shower wall is going to be mounted on it?
Looking forward to your advice.
In our bathroom, we planned to build a wall (drywall partition) to mount the glass shower enclosure and to separate the toilet area. The wall was supposed to be floor-to-ceiling for better stability. The shower is walk-in, level with the floor.
Today at the construction site, I noticed a thin "little wall"—only 8 cm (3 inches) wide.
Setting aside the fact that it’s not really floor-to-ceiling, isn’t that too thin? What about the wall cladding? Is the niche an opening?
I’m new to building (first-time homeowner), so I’m a bit unsure. What should a drywall partition look like ideally if a shower wall is going to be mounted on it?
Looking forward to your advice.
SoL schrieb:
That’s correct, but you are buying the house (and land) from the developer. If I had no experience in this area, I would definitely seek help from someone who can advise me regarding defects or poor workmanship by the developer.
Your questions show that you have about as little knowledge of building or the execution of the trades as the average homeowner (or me). So once again, my genuinely well-meaning advice: get an independent expert to support you...
Or just buy in good faith and live with any defects that may not be immediately visible during the final inspection. I suspect that this option could end up costing you a lot more nerves and money in the long run. 😉 Completely true. I will do exactly that. My earlier comment (see above) was just a bit blunt and unprofessional in tone.
Everything looks flawless so far (though not finished yet). The greenish drywall panels will still be installed (over the gray ones as the top layer and on both sides of the partition wall as the only covering). The opening will be covered over on one side. Once this is done, you won’t have any doubts about the stability; you just saw it too early for a non-expert.
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KingJulien3 Mar 2022 08:1211ant schrieb:
They will still add the greenish drywall panels on top (over the gray ones as the upper layer) Do you think so? Otherwise, they wouldn’t have mudded and sanded the joints.
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Myrna_Loy3 Mar 2022 08:55KingJulien schrieb:
You think so? Then they wouldn’t have filled and sanded the joints.That is normally plastered adhesive. I assume the upper part will still be completed due to the slope. In our case, the masons also only laid the final row on such walls after the wall section had dried. That way, it’s easier to set the last row without accidentally shifting the masonry.KingJulien3 Mar 2022 09:22I mean the drywall panels. I understood 11ant to say that they should get another row in green.
That's right, the drywall panels have already been taped and finished. And gray material has been used in the shower as well. Not ideal.
@Lux1108, make sure that—if it really stays that way—the area is fully sealed with liquid waterproofing up to the top; otherwise, the gypsum will absorb water. That is not good in the long run.
Do you have a building inspector or construction expert on hand?
@Lux1108, make sure that—if it really stays that way—the area is fully sealed with liquid waterproofing up to the top; otherwise, the gypsum will absorb water. That is not good in the long run.
Do you have a building inspector or construction expert on hand?