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Old Feb 4, 2008, 08:44 PM
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drywall around pre-fab shower

When placing the sheetrock around top of the shower, should I set it on the lip and use caulk. are keep it higher and use mud?

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Old Feb 4, 2008, 10:04 PM   #2  
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Nohelper- THe way Always used to do it was I left about a 1/8 " and when I did the mudding & tapeing I would mud then put sheetrock tape there and let it go all the way to the top edge, then when I was doing trim I would Take silicone and run a bead of it there just to make it more moisture proof. If I have helped with your question ,rate my answer below, Have a good day & GOD BLESS ::: F.B.E.

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nohelper agrees: Will try it tomorrow Thanks. hopes it works.
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Set it so it overlaps the lip and caulk with Dap Ultra plus caulk. DAP - ALEX ULTRA Acrylic Latex Sealant Plus Silicone 230 Grade w/Microban I use this stuff in showers all the time because it has a built in mildewcide.
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either way you do it whether its sits on the tub or not you still are going to have to flat tape and mud that joint.
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