This bathtub was doomed from the start! This short article shares about a builder-grade bathtub installation (AKA, a typical bathtub installation, these days) and the problems it caused, and includes a bit as to why we don’t recommend tile as well.
non-toxic-home.org
Drywall should never be installed behind tile in a wet environment, such as around showers and bathtubs. It soaks up water like a sponge and develops mold.