D is for Durock

Our new tile guys started yesterday and put in a full day's work, and it shows! They are back again this morning, and we're hoping that a good bit will get done on through the weekend. Check out the progress so far - and this is just after one day!


Cement board is installed anywhere you plan to tile. In our case, 1/2 inch Durock is installed on the floor and 1/2 Hardi Backer (a different type of cement board) is installed five feet up the walls where we plan to tile behind the tub and sinks.


Hardi Backer cement board up the walls of our shower. The shower membrane was secured down and goes up under the cement board to prevent any water leakage behind the walls.


Hardi Backer behind the tub, where the wall tile will be installed


More Hardi Backer on the walls behind where the new vanities will go


Our toilet has a new home beside the bed, for now...


Dust! Needless to say, I've scheduled a huge cleaning party in the bedroom after the remodel has been completed