Shower Base and Backer Board

One week ago I was happy that I mostly passed the framing, plumbing and electrical rough-in inspections.  Later that night, Easton wanted me to install the switches, outlets and light receptacles.  Then we had light in the bathroom!  Over the weekend I installed the Boca plates, the fire boards and also applied water-proofing to the baseplates.  I emailed pictures of my work to the inspector and he gave me the go-ahead.

Next up is the shower inspection.  The inspectors want to know that builders are not putting drywall under the tile in the shower, so I have to get another inspection after installing the backing board in the shower.

Last night I plumbed the drain into the shower.  The drain placement wasn't perfect, so that required a bit of work (and frustration).  This afternoon I put up the Hardi-backer underlayment boards in the shower, as well as one piece of drywall on the ceiling above the shower. 

No, I didn't get the hard-backer for free.  Honestly, I am not getting much for free at this point.  But more on that later...

It is starting to look like a bathroom!