How To Waterproof A Shower Floor

If you are waterproofing a shower recess apply primer at least 6 feet up the wall.

How to waterproof a shower floor.

Tal floor primer or tal floorkey. Waterproof the seams along the base of the shower walls where the walls meet the shower pan. To fully waterproof the room apply primer to the walls as well up to about half a foot from the floor. Mica hardware has you covered with our how to on waterproofing your shower.

Cut the waterproof membrane into lengths of the bathroom walls. 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. These are just a few of our recommended tips and tricks when preparing to waterproof a shower.

Tal superflex1 membrane. You will need available from mica. To assure a continuous film with no voids on the floor apply a second coat over the first. Embed a thin fiberglass mesh into the membrane for changes of plane and for gaps 1 8 or greater for the best performance.

To stick the membrane down use either a paint roller or brush to paint over it with the waterproofing agent. Ensure the entirety of the room has a smooth even layer of primer. Backup waterproof layer under mud and behind the board. Scutching hammer optional or bolster to remove any tile and or tile adhesive remains.

You have to mop up the floor every time you hop out of the shower. Use a plumber s pan and drain to encapsulate the shower floor. Spread mortar around the opening of the drain hole then press the floor drain into place. If water gets through this you are going to have a problem.

Spread mortar and press in continuous strips of waterproof membrane.