How to Sheetrock and Mud Around a Shower
- 1). Cover the shower insert with drop cloths. Attach the edge of the drop cloths to the shower insert walls with 3-inch painter's tape.
- 2). Find the raised outer rim of the shower insert. Measure from the edge of the raised outer rim up to the ceiling with your tape measure.
- 3). Cut green drywall boards to fit inside of the measured area. Cut the drywall board with a razor knife to fit the measured area.
- 4). Slide the green drywall board over the outer lip of the shower insert. Leave 1/4 inch of space between the drywall and the raised outer rim of the shower insert.
- 5). Attach the drywall to the studs around the shower insert with 1 1/2-inch drywall screws. Drive the screws through the board and into the studs with the Phillips bit on your drill. Drive a screw every 6 inches along the length of each stud in the wall.
- 6). Cover the joints in the drywall with self adhesive, mesh tape. Cut the tape as necessary with your razor knife.
- 7). Spread drywall compound on top of the taped joints. Apply a 1/4-inch bed of compound onto each taped joint with your 6-inch putty knife. Let the compound cure completely.
- 8). Smooth the cured drywall compound with sanding screens. Rub each seam gently with screens while being careful not to remove too much compound and expose the tape.
- 9). Place the tip of the caulk tube into the open seam between the shower insert and the drywall. Squeeze the trigger and drag the gun along the entire seam. Smooth the caulk with a wet rag. Let the caulk cure overnight.
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Apply three coats of latex-based, enamel paint onto the new drywall with a 3-inch paintbrush. Take your time while applying each coat in order to obtain smooth, even paint on your walls. Let each coat of paint dry completely before the next application. Let the final coat dry completely before using the shower.
