I have been lurking for a while, hopefully learned a few things along the way.
I’m not a ‘pro’, I guess I’d call myself an advanced DIY guy that’s done pretty much everything along the way, but this is my first tile shower..
Putting in a fairly modest tile shower (not steam) at a new cabin, and am looking for a bit of input on my ‘plan’.
The plan..
Using a ready to tile base from a local supplier (Simple Shower Solutions) which is similar to others like KBRS. Drain is a basic ABS Oatey for tile bases with a gasket.
Once the base is installed I will..
Cover walls with building paper, overlapping the flange of the base (not sure if this is necessary?)
Install WonderBoard on well blocked walls overlapping the flange of the base (wall will be furred out slightly so board does not put pressure on base flange).
Apply tape/thinset over all the seams and screws.
Waterproof the walls with a liquid membrane (‘Aqua Defense’ in my case, which is used on this base)
Flood test and tile
My waterproofing ‘kit’ includes fabric recommended to be used along the base/wall seam.
Even though wall corners are taped, should I also use fabric in there too and on/in corners of any niche I build?
I've never used a premixed grout before, but Custom Building Products 'Fusion Pro' looks interesting. They call it a 'Single Component' grout, does anyone have experience with this stuff?
Thanks..
I’m not a ‘pro’, I guess I’d call myself an advanced DIY guy that’s done pretty much everything along the way, but this is my first tile shower..
Putting in a fairly modest tile shower (not steam) at a new cabin, and am looking for a bit of input on my ‘plan’.
The plan..
Using a ready to tile base from a local supplier (Simple Shower Solutions) which is similar to others like KBRS. Drain is a basic ABS Oatey for tile bases with a gasket.
Once the base is installed I will..
Cover walls with building paper, overlapping the flange of the base (not sure if this is necessary?)
Install WonderBoard on well blocked walls overlapping the flange of the base (wall will be furred out slightly so board does not put pressure on base flange).
Apply tape/thinset over all the seams and screws.
Waterproof the walls with a liquid membrane (‘Aqua Defense’ in my case, which is used on this base)
Flood test and tile
My waterproofing ‘kit’ includes fabric recommended to be used along the base/wall seam.
Even though wall corners are taped, should I also use fabric in there too and on/in corners of any niche I build?
I've never used a premixed grout before, but Custom Building Products 'Fusion Pro' looks interesting. They call it a 'Single Component' grout, does anyone have experience with this stuff?
Thanks..