Waterproof Shower Rock Walls Before Tile

Waterproof sheet membrane such as schluter kerdi is applied to the cement board with thinset adhesive.

Waterproof shower rock walls before tile. Waterproofing and tiling the master shower an overview 1. There are two types of waterproof membranes sheet and liquid applied options. Also tile is heavy so put down blankets to protect the floors and tub from being damaged by falling pieces. Cover the tub with a dropcloth and tape the edges flat to the surrounding surfaces to seal the cloth in place.

They protect the drywall from moisture and make it impenetrable so the moisture cannot get through. Furthermore blueboard is not difficult to install. Still it is very futuristic looking which is kind of cool. I am now removing the stuff and have discovered that sheet rock was all that was use behind all the tiles making up the shower wall on the tub.

Glass is definitely waterproof but not always realistic. Waterproofing membranes go on like a heavy duty paint but dry to a flexible waterproof finish. After the thinset has dried tile is applied to the sheet membrane with thinset. So where i last left off i had taken out the old shower tile and cut out the damaged drywall.

I show the process of applying redgard topical membrane. Prepare the existing walls for the tile installation. This is a dusty job so use plastic to cover your doorways wear a respirator that s rated for dust cover the floor with a drop cloth and make sure there s plenty of ventilation. Blueboard is a type of drywall that is frequently used for a tile wall in a shower.

The tile had been in decent shape but i d grown to hate it and i finally had the budget to get a better bathroom. Not only is it water resistant but blueboard is easy to find and inexpensive making it an ideal option for those on a budget. About 8 10 of tiles fell away leaving nothing behind them. Begin by removing the old tile or the fiberglass shower wall.

Then the tiles fell off around the tub below the shower wall and more black mold. Remove the old shower tile and green board drywall. Kerdi can also be installed directly over standard drywall in a shower because when installed correctly it creates a continuous waterproof barrier. Sheet membranes are plastic or elastometric sheets that have to be bonded to the substrate before tile installation.

Luckily if you prefer stone walls you can purchase natural stone tiles which still look very sleek and modern. Remove any items from your walls such as shelves trim or.