How To Waterproof A Shower Floor

Scutching hammer optional or bolster to remove any tile and or tile adhesive remains.

How to waterproof a shower floor.

Mica hardware has you covered with our how to on waterproofing your shower. Backup waterproof layer under mud and behind the board. Tal superflex1 membrane. Waterproof the seams along the base of the shower walls where the walls meet the shower pan.

Embed a thin fiberglass mesh into the membrane for changes of plane and for gaps 1 8 or greater for the best performance. If water gets through this you are going to have a problem. Spread mortar around the opening of the drain hole then press the floor drain into place. You will need available from mica.

To stick the membrane down use either a paint roller or brush to paint over it with the waterproofing agent. Use a plumber s pan and drain to encapsulate the shower floor. This is the last line of defense. The idea is to create a watertight seal around the stall that will keep draining water from leaking into the tiny crevices around the wall joints and floorboards and causing rot and other structural issues.

It may sound funny but waterproofing is a crucial first step when installing a new shower. Lay the membrane down so that half is on the wall and the other half on the bathroom floor covering the crack. A wrb behind the cement wallboard does the same job up the walls. Cut the waterproof membrane into lengths of the bathroom walls.

Tal floor primer or tal floorkey. Spread mortar and press in continuous strips of waterproof membrane. If you are waterproofing a shower recess apply primer at least 6 feet up the wall. These are just a few of our recommended tips and tricks when preparing to waterproof a shower.

You have to mop up the floor every time you hop out of the shower.