Original Shiplap in Bathroom

We found some black mold while renovating a bathroom in a 1905 home in northern New England. After removing the tub surround (2 layers of drywall and a thin glue-in panel), we revealed some shiplap on the walls. I was expecting to find 2x4 studs on the other side of the drywall so nowI'm wondering what my options are. We would still like a tub and to keep everything where it is now if possible. Can I install a fiberglass tub surround in this area? Should I continue to rip the drywall out and put up new drywall / greenboard? Would it be possible to use a foamboard product like Schluter in the shower area? Should I install cement board and tile around the tub. I haven't been able to find much information online about houses built like this so I would appreciate any advice / information. submitted by /u/JeffJeffJeffJeffrey [link] [comments]

May 20, 2025 - 03:20
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We found some black mold while renovating a bathroom in a 1905 home in northern New England. After removing the tub surround (2 layers of drywall and a thin glue-in panel), we revealed some shiplap on the walls. I was expecting to find 2x4 studs on the other side of the drywall so nowI'm wondering what my options are. We would still like a tub and to keep everything where it is now if possible.

Can I install a fiberglass tub surround in this area?

Should I continue to rip the drywall out and put up new drywall / greenboard?

Would it be possible to use a foamboard product like Schluter in the shower area?

Should I install cement board and tile around the tub.

I haven't been able to find much information online about houses built like this so I would appreciate any advice / information.

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