According to this link and other information I have gathered, it is ok to install ceramic tile on top of drywall, as long as you use greenboard, or fiber-rock or other water and mildew resistant material instead of plain drywall.
http://www.tileshop.com/diy/inst_wall.asp
You'll be running a bead of silicone around the tub and fixtures anyways, and putting 2 layers of grout sealer on.
No solder on the pipes?????
WOW...how did they get the sections to stay together without solder??? Even I know this.
You do need drywall tape and "mud" though on that greenboard, however.
I would just tell your contractor to fix all the problems and complete the contract correctly as established. You paid him to remodel the bathroom WITHOUT any leaks. If there are leaks, it's HIS responsibility to fix them. You shouldn't have to pay him extra for this.
Hmmm...You could in the future consider doing this work yourself. I just redid my shower enclosure, fixtures, and plumbing, with no prior experience. It's not that hard to solder a pipe, or put up drywall correctly. |
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