Shower Remodel, Weekend 3

Let the construction begin!  Unfortunately it got off to a slow start because it took multiple trips to get all the supplies.  But we finally made some progress.

We installed backer board on the wall with the shower fixtures and installed the preformed niches (the recessed shelves for soap and bottles).  To do this we built frames out of 2x4s, nailed them into the studs, and adhered the niches with adhesive sealant (the white stuff on the right one).  The niches are made of foam and coated with the Hydro Ban waterproof sealer we will use on all the other surfaces once the shower is completed.   We did all this on Saturday (Feb 9).  No progress on Sunday because it was letterboxing day!