I’m replacing an all-in-one acrylic type shower with a tile shower. To save on costs, I’d like to use the existing shower door. If I rip out the existing shower unit, there will be approx. 1 inch space on each side of the door (when centered in the opening) after installing the cement board and tile. Any suggestions for building out the walls to fill in the gap? Also, what extra steps would I need to take to waterproof the walls? If the walls are thicker at the point where the tiled wall meets the sheetrock section, will the possibility of water infiltration increase? If so, how should I address it?
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You can do it but I promise you that it's more work then its worth. I've tried it to please customers but will never do it again.
Buying a new door that fits the opening properly not only looks nicer but is also less headaches. Buy a new door.
What kind of door? Frameless glass or the more reasonable channel type sliding where there’s more play in the sizing?
But, I agree with the two previous posts.......unless you’re an engineer, a bachelor, or don’t have in laws.
I understand what the are saying but at the same time it can be done. First of all, I wouldnt think about centering it. Put the door flush against one wall and leave two inches on the other side. a 2x4 plus 1/4 backer board plus tile on top should put you at 2 inches.