Since it's a clawfoot tub which exposes the floor underneath, and we will probably put marine varnish on the floor, there's not really a reason to put greenboard on the walls near the tub. The tub won't have a shower, just a hand-held for washing my hair and the dogs. (I'm the only one who even wants to use the tub. I consider it "my" space. ) I'm still considering whether to put up a shower curtain loop. I've been using it without, but also without a hand-held shower, using a container to dump water over my head.

Veneer plaster is plaster without the lath...blueboard behind just a couple of coats of plaster. I'm assuming the blueboard is water resistant, but since I haven't found anyone who can do it I haven't really researched it. I prefer plaster, but drywall may be the most practical option.

I've been taking pictures of the demolition. My dad and I trade pics of our projects all the time. This time I made sure they weren't all of my husband doing all the work...My dad thinks my husband does all this stuff, but we share the load! As soon as I get off the couch, I'll post one.

Karen