Generally the surfaces around the bathtub are tiled which provides superior water resistance and are easy to clean.
How to finish sheetrock around tub surround.
But some bathtubs have drywall surrounds.
Shower bead is available in 2 sizes to fit 1 2 or 5 8 drywall.
Start with the back horizontal piece at the top of the surround then do the side panel horizontal trim pieces.
Insert the drywall screws through the drywall through the furring.
Doing so will only make filling and taping much more difficult.
A bathtub s flange or rim adjoins the surrounding bathroom surfaces.
Finishing drywall around a shower flange quickly and easily finish drywall terminating at shower and bath enclosures with shower bead.
Install each piece of drywall with drywall screws.
Water easily degrades drywall so you must seal the edges to prevent.
Refer to the trade secrets to easier taping finishing and texturing for detailed instructions on taping and finishing this and all other parts of the job.