I want to retile my bathroom. After taking down the old tile around the tub, if the wall is not damaged, does the wall
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Seems the choice is yours!
No, not if it's in good condition. If it's sheetrock, I would replace it with cement board though.
Hi Madeline, no you do not have to.
As long as it is smooth, you can use it again.
Showers and tubs should always have the green board waterproof backer board. You do not want to retile on dry wall and risk water damage which will cause mold and mildew.