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Log in. Sign up. Home Forums Trade Talk Tiling. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. On a 1st floor shower on concrete slab, noble proslope, pvc liner, with mudbed on top, Oatey drain with weep holes.

Redgard failure

Kristie, educate yourself before hiring anyone. Contractors are not professional tile setters. Hire an expert tile setter and ask all the questions before they start. Yes, he most certainly has to do that. Since he didn't tape, I'm guessing he probably didn't prime the walls before applying the Redgard???? Wet sponge has to be done. Using a direct bonded waterproofing membrane RedGard is such on the interior of your shower walls over a traditional shower pan is fine. Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully, including the part about priming the walls. Sorry, there's just no excuse for not doing it correctly. Failure to follow the instructions is a pet peeve of mine. I get very frustrated with people taking shortcuts like that where the homeowner gets the longterm risk but the contractor takes the short term reward.

Get pictures showing what you feel is acceptable and not acceptable. I can think of no good reason to switch from RedGard redgard failure Kerdi to do your niche.

Senior Contributor. User Name Remember Me? Read This]. View First Unread. Greetings to All, I just finished applying Red Gard over cement board first time user. While cleaning up I noticed that the membrane is cracked where the seat bench meets the wall corner.

Senior Contributor. User Name Remember Me? Read This]. View First Unread. Greetings to All, I just finished applying Red Gard over cement board first time user. While cleaning up I noticed that the membrane is cracked where the seat bench meets the wall corner. I followed directions to a tee. Second, suggestions on how to repair? Third, I am planning on cutting an opening in the finished wall to add a recessed shelf.

Redgard failure

Building a shower is one of the most intricate parts of remodeling a bathroom. As a result, there is a lot of responsibility on your shoulders when it comes to, most specifically, the shower pan. Grading and waterproofing , or the lack of it, will determine a long-term serene environment or if it will become a moldy nightmare. You already know that there are a ton of contradictions when it comes to the RedGard shower pan option. Keep reading to find out if RedGard shower pan options are practical.

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User Name Remember Me? Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. Yes, he most certainly has to do that. Will it create a crack? Quote: Originally Posted by ctwindow I am thinking to use Redgard Waterproofing Membrane before tiling marble tile Is this product good in term of water proofing effect and durability? Houzz TV. All in all it is going OK. Kristie Savicheva Original Author. Climbing through your closets and fielding design issues galore, your contractor might stay mum. How many coats of redguard? Show Threads Show Posts. K'ledge Bldr and some other guys may jump in. I would grind the RedGard off the floor.

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Advertisements I am thinking to use Redgard Waterproofing Membrane before tiling marble tile on the backer board walls. Outdoor Preview Event. Beth H. I am going to go with the too thick of an application theory. Sort by: Oldest. Is this product good in term of water proofing effect and durability? In contrast the Ditra membrane allows the the tile and grout to stay at one solid unit as the joists move past the slipperly poly layer. Looking for the perfect gift? Posting Rules. View First Unread. Deals Forum. Robie Replies. The only place it would overlap is on the surface, inches. View detailed profile Advanced or search site with. Safety, less cost and better aesthetics on a home improvement project may rest in the hands of an expert.