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how to repair a bathroom shower wall with huge holes right through the wonder board

I tried replacing my bathroom fixture pipes had to take off my tiles used a hammer was able to fix plumbing but patching the wall before tileing it is not working what is the right way in fixing a shower wall of about 6tiles

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9/9/2018 · contractor

<p>You just discovered why it&rsquo;s not good idea to use hammer to remove tile, unless you are demolishing entire shower. &nbsp;Best way to repair is to cut out section of concrete board to stud. &nbsp;You&rsquo;ll have to remove additional tile. &nbsp; But it&rsquo;s important that this surface by water tight. &nbsp;Don&rsquo;t want water to get behind the wall! &nbsp;Cut out rectangular section to adjacent studs. &nbsp;You want to ensure board is securely installed. &nbsp;Cut out new piece and nail to each stud. &nbsp;Seal the seams with proper mastic. &nbsp;Re-tile once Board is dry.</p>