Small Bathroom Remodel

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Maint Dog

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1) I'm a DIY and could use some advise; I installed (approximately 15 sq. ft.) of 6 x 6 ceramic tiles on my shower ceiling over dry wall with painted stucco on it? I'm afraid that the tile will fall out or collect moisture.

I didn't tape the seams of my Hardibacker before installing 12 x 12 porcelain floor tiles on my shower walls. I used MAPEI Polymer-Modified Mortar for the walls and spread it on pretty thick and pushed it through the seams. Could I be looking at possible trouble down the road?

2) While in the basement I notice that 3" x 5" hole where the pan liner is showing through the sub floor, and there is a 1/2" lip along the shower curb were the sub floor is uneven. Should I fix this before laying down mortar and I didn't put in a pre-slope before installing the pan liner, do I need to fix this as well?!

3) I removed the copper lines and installed PEX lines in the shower, so far no leaks. I have high pressure in my neighbor hood would it be in my best interest to install a pressure reducing valve.

Not really sure about this procedure just what I have researched on the internet. I am so frustrated with this project, its difficult knowing what to do especially for a first timer.I'm not a expert subject matter so any advice would be helpful, thank you.
 

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Your shower is a complete redo. Yeah, its frustrating, but you can finish it out, and it might last a couple months the way it is. Then your redoing it anyway.

It is a shame, because your tile work looks pretty good. Without any kind of waterproofing, and the issues with the liner, it'll leak like a sieve.
 
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I presume you are talking about a 1st floor bathroom. Your #2 seems to imply that. So are you planning to put mortar under the pan? I never did that kind of stuff, but it would seem to me that putting a patch in place before applying the mortar would make sense.

I suggest you get a water pressure gauge for less that $15. You can get one that screws onto a garden hose thread. You can connect it outside, or to the water heater drain, or to a washing machine spigot. They are widely available. Many have a "lazy hand" or tattle tale hand to record the maximum pressure seen.
 

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1. Tile for shower ceiling is not the best choice, IMHO. Did you use modified thinset? Do you have proper ventilation in the bathroom at all times? You don't want a moisture build up in there.
2. Sub floor should be even and pre slopped.
3. Pressure reducer is recommended to ensure 50 to 75 psi inside the house.
 

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1) I've gut the shower gutted down to studs, and getting ready to redo. Before I get to far into it, I'm thinking of using Lowe's MAPEI 1-Gallon Mapelastic Aquadefense and FibaTape 2-in x 50-ft Gray Self-Adhesive Drywall Tape to waterproof it. Is this ok or is there a better product to use with Hardie Backer?
2) I took the tiles of the celling and it didn't take much effort to take it down, boy I'm glad I took your advice and decided to redo! It was a disaster wanting to happen! I haven't decided if I want to tile the celling or replace the dry wall. The substrate on the current sheet rock has been compromised by the mastic I used.
 
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