Bathroom shower tile repair.

[reason]

I've got some tiles that have broke free on the lower part of my shower. Just below the faucet and I need to repair it. Is this something that a no nothing guy like me can do or should I just hire a handyman to do it? I googled repairing but just want to know if I just replace the dry wall and then just tile over it?
The GF is on my ass about fixing it and I need to take action quick.
Thanks.

[Wild Cobra]

No pics of the damage?

If the drywall is damaged, probably have to tear out at least part of that wall section, and then it gets even more involved than just replacing tiles. Places like Lowes and Home depot have do it yourself books, but I would suggest shelling out the $$$ if you aren't somewhat of a handyman already.

[reason]

No pics of the damage?

If the drywall is damaged, probably have to tear out at least part of that wall section, and then it gets even more involved than just replacing tiles. Places like Lowes and Home depot have do it yourself books, but I would suggest shelling out the $$$ if you aren't somewhat of a handyman already.

Well, some of the tiles fell out and I think it is a bigger job than I can handle. Going to start getting some estimates.

[CuckingFunt]

You're going to want to find out why the tiles broke/fell off before you just slap some new ones on and call it a day. If the shower valve is leaking in the wall, or something, ignoring it will make a cheap repair get awfully expensive.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Buy her a puppy

[CavsSuperFan]

Its not like moisture in bathroom walls is rare problem…Don’t scare the guy…If it were me I would tear out the tile, remove moist drywall, spray the 2 x 4’s with a bleach solution, re drywall with Green board & re tile…Doubtful you have a leak in the wall unless we are talking about old galvanized pipes…

[CuckingFunt]

Its not like moisture in bathroom walls is rare problem…Don’t scare the guy…If it were me I would tear out the tile, remove moist drywall, spray the 2 x 4’s with a bleach solution, re drywall with Green board & re tile…Doubtful you have a leak in the wall unless we are talking about old galvanized pipes…

No. Moisture in a bathroom is not rare. Which is why they so often feature ceramic tile -- if properly grouted/sealed, it should stand up to normal amounts of moisture.

A leak is not definite, so I'm not trying to scare anyone. But ceramic tile does not typically fall off of a shower wall of its own accord, and therefore MAY indicate a larger problem. Especially since the problem area is close to the faucet.

[Creepn]

Daaaamn Cucking trumping out a repair man that makes 6 figures! :lmao

[reason]

No leak to deal with but I knew to check for that already. It is just an older house and it was time. The grout had cracked and so some water did get in and caused them to become loose. I should have taken action earlier. I'm going to Home Depot and see what help I can find. Thanks for the responses.

[mouse]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/sks/2972387321.html

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/sks/3003022068.html

[Jimmy]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/sks/2972387321.html

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/sks/3003022068.html

Those are "unlicensed". Be cautious.

[mouse]

It's tile not hip replacement