Our 60s shower with 80s (?) wallpaper. Notice the lack of tiles under the faucet.

Closeup of cool design thingy.

Removing those cool tiles. We wanted to reuse them, but it just didn't work out.

Drywall removed.

Down to the studs.

Measuring studs for grab bar installation someday. Notice the first niche.

Taping Hardibacker joints.

Ta-da! Backerboard and niches installed.

Adding the first of many RedGuard applications. Overkill is good.

1st section of tile.

First wall of tile, sans niches.