I need to keep a damaged shower usable until December 20. After that, the building will be unoccupied until January 9, so I can do something better then. For now, I need to focus on what I can do very quickly at low cost.
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I probably don't need to tell you that the drywall at the left end of the tub, where the tile is falling off, is anything but dry. Nor need I mention that the window stool isn't in great shape either.
I am planning to cover the walls with 6 mil plastic from near the ceiling down to the tub rim, across the left end and the back (window) side of the enclosure. I’ll use furring strips screwed to the studs to keep the plastic in place.
I’d appreciate comments and suggestions on this plan. Remember, something very fast and low cost, but good enough until December 20.
Background:
I volunteered to serve as a handyman for Out of the Cold, a local homeless shelter. They are in the process of purchasing a building. It needs and will get significant rehab, but probably not until next summer. The rehab will include new, proper bathrooms in a different area of the building.
Meanwhile, this is their one and only shower.