Help On Bathroom Renovation

So looking to redo a good chunk of the bathroom. The bathtub was poorly fitted, and I'd like to replace with a standing shower in the corner to free up some room. While tearing out the tub, I noticed a water leak coming through the back wall (it was raining) and while tearing out the wall noticed plenty of mold buildup. I'm an amateur, so I'm hoping to get some feedback on our plan for the wall. Vacuum out the rest of the insulation and mess, and spray with a diluted clorox to clear out any mold growth. We've got some 2x4 beams that we'll cut for the height of the window opening to fit in and "complete" the two center studs there. Wood glue and nails to secure them. Get some shiplap siding, cut for the width and layer in where its missing from the outside. Nail them to the studs. Install insulation and vapor barrier. Place drywall sheet over top and screw in. I think we need two to fit the width of the wall, since its about 5' wide. The floor, shower, vanity, other walls, etc. will come later, but wanted to share this for now. The vapor barrier/insulation I feel are my biggest question marks on what's best to do. As I understand the order of placement depends on the climate (I'm in norther Oklahoma), and also I imagine what's accessible is big factor. Any tips, things we're missing, whatever would be greatly appreciated. Even a "go look this up more" is fine, just looking for some help from the masses. submitted by /u/BrainySmurf9 [link] [comments]

Apr 29, 2025 - 02:40

So looking to redo a good chunk of the bathroom. The bathtub was poorly fitted, and I'd like to replace with a standing shower in the corner to free up some room. While tearing out the tub, I noticed a water leak coming through the back wall (it was raining) and while tearing out the wall noticed plenty of mold buildup.

I'm an amateur, so I'm hoping to get some feedback on our plan for the wall.

Vacuum out the rest of the insulation and mess, and spray with a diluted clorox to clear out any mold growth.
We've got some 2x4 beams that we'll cut for the height of the window opening to fit in and "complete" the two center studs there. Wood glue and nails to secure them.
Get some shiplap siding, cut for the width and layer in where its missing from the outside. Nail them to the studs.
Install insulation and vapor barrier.
Place drywall sheet over top and screw in. I think we need two to fit the width of the wall, since its about 5' wide.

The floor, shower, vanity, other walls, etc. will come later, but wanted to share this for now. The vapor barrier/insulation I feel are my biggest question marks on what's best to do. As I understand the order of placement depends on the climate (I'm in norther Oklahoma), and also I imagine what's accessible is big factor.

Any tips, things we're missing, whatever would be greatly appreciated. Even a "go look this up more" is fine, just looking for some help from the masses.

submitted by /u/BrainySmurf9
[link] [comments]