How To Waterproof A Shower Floor

Use a plumber s pan and drain to encapsulate the shower floor.

How to waterproof a shower floor.

This is the last line of defense. You will need available from mica. You have to mop up the floor every time you hop out of the shower. Tal floor primer or tal floorkey.

Spread mortar around the opening of the drain hole then press the floor drain into place. To fully waterproof the room apply primer to the walls as well up to about half a foot from the floor. Tal superflex1 membrane. Waterproof the seams along the base of the shower walls where the walls meet the shower pan.

If water gets through this you are going to have a problem. Scutching hammer optional or bolster to remove any tile and or tile adhesive remains. Mica hardware has you covered with our how to on waterproofing your shower. To stick the membrane down use either a paint roller or brush to paint over it with the waterproofing agent.

Embed a thin fiberglass mesh into the membrane for changes of plane and for gaps 1 8 or greater for the best performance. Ensure the entirety of the room has a smooth even layer of primer. It may sound funny but waterproofing is a crucial first step when installing a new shower. If you are waterproofing a shower recess apply primer at least 6 feet up the wall.

A wrb behind the cement wallboard does the same job up the walls. To assure a continuous film with no voids on the floor apply a second coat over the first. Backup waterproof layer under mud and behind the board. These are just a few of our recommended tips and tricks when preparing to waterproof a shower.

Cut the waterproof membrane into lengths of the bathroom walls.