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  1. S

    Does a sand and cement wall need tanking?

    I've had a search and can't find the answer probably because it's obvious but want to check anyway. Stripped the old downstairs wet room and removed all the plaster as it was damaged back to the sand and cement coat. After leveling the floor I'll be installing a tray and screen. My question...
    • Stuart Williams
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    • cement sand tank tanking wall waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  2. G

    Master Bathroom / Wetroom in Peterborough

    Hi All, I run a company specialising in marble manufacturing and installation. A friend in Peterborough is having problems finding a tiler with a good reputation (busy) who can renew the master bathroom tiles in his sons house. Ideally you will know an equally good local plumber too as the...
    • GMLpaul
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    • bathroom master tanking waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  3. S

    Wetroom floor, hardi backer already down, needs levelling, uncoupling membrane?

    Hi all, starting a wet room floor soon, have a few questions I would like some help with! The floor has already been installed by a builder and has Hardi backer boards down, running up to the tray, but will need levelling before reaching it. 1. Hardi backer is not waterproof, so how does self...
    • Scott HAZARD
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    • canada down floor floor tiling hardi backer levelling membrane preparation preparing questions tanking tile backerboard uncoupling uncoupling membrane waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  5. C

    Tanking and Plasters

    Good evening. I am enquiring about the use of tanking systems (such as those used with wet room shower kits) and plaster. If an area has any new plaster can the tanking system be placed over once dry, or after some prolonged time ? Does it need sealing, PVA or similar? Does the type of plaster...
    • Canyondust
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    • plaster tank tanking waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  6. R

    Tanking a separate shower

    Hi, I'm looking for some advice on tanking a shower. I have a 1400x900 resin shower tray in an enclosure with three plastered walls - one wall is stone and two are studwork. I've bought the Aquaseal tanking kit and I just want to know can I, or should I, run the tape that comes with the kit onto...
    • Rust
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    • former shower shower tray tank tanking waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  7. R

    Hello - diy'er here for tanking advice

    hello, I'm doing up a flat I rent out and am redoing the bathroom so signed up for some advice on tanking. I'll post my question in the diy forum.
    • Rust
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    • advice bathroom diy do it yourself floor hello kitchen tank tanking walls and floor waterproofing welcome wetroom
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  9. W

    Anyone have Tanking Kit Advice?

    Hi. I am considering waterproofing the wall in which my bath runs along. I have kids so they splash loads plus shower will be on that wall. Do I need the full tanking kit (eg. Mapei Shower Waterproofing Kit -...
    • Will Blackburn
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    • advice have shower tank tanking waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  10. 1

    Tanking shower 'to be' area

    Hi, I am after a little advice on the best way to proceed. I am currently tiling my en suite (as can be seen in other posts) with Porcelain - the room is shaped like a backward P with the bottom leg of the P area being the shower cubicle. At present I have refitted and finishing tiling the main...
    • 1animal1
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    • former shower shower tray tank tanking thanks waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  11. O

    Once and for all (hopefully!) CEMENT Boards Explained

    It feels like there is a constant asking about the suitability of cement board in wet areas. "Will they be ok in my wet room?" "Should I tank them?" etc etc etc Can I attempt to clear up the confusion - much of which comes from the manufacturers and the builder's merchants who sell the stuff...
    • One Day
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    • aquapanel boards canada cement cement board cement boards hardi backer kerdi no more ply tanking waterproofing wedi
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  13. V

    Mapei tanking peeling of the wall

    Hi Ive tanked bathroom walls (aquapanel and hardie) using Mapei aquadefense(no primer as advised by mapei support) After 2 days product peeling of the wall in large sheets. Ive rang Mapei again to hear that is perfectly normal And "tiles won't come off as different type of pressure is...
    • V Man
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    • adhesive aquapanel grout mapei mapei adhesive mapei grout mapei tanking primer tank tanking wall waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  14. F

    Tanking - Sealing to white tray

    it's a topic that has cropped up before but I don't think a definitive outcome came from it. What is your method to ensure the best possible seal to a white shower tray when your tanking the walls?
    • Flintstone
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    • coverage liquid paint seal sealing tank tanking tray waterproofing wetroom white
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  15. AD Ceramics

    UFH in wetroom

    Ay up chaps Just re-doing one of bathrooms in my own house and just wanted to pick your brains for a moment. I've ripped all old floor boards up and installed 25mm plywood screwed every 100mm with 70mm screws....solid... I plan on installing EUFH in the room and the wet area and plan on doing...
  17. R

    My first wetroom!

    Afternoon all, I’m a fairly experienced DIYer just about to embark on a wet room for the first time and am a little bewildered by the array of products for creating a waterproof room. My plan so far is to fit a Wedi floor-level shower element (Fundo Ligno BuyWedi - http://tinyurl.com/jnfs3d2)...
    • richbraithwaite
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    • first tanking waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  18. Schlüter-Systems Ltd

    2017 Training Dates For Introduction To Schlüter®-WETROOM Applications

    Dates for the whole of 2017 are now online, and available to book. Visit Schlüter-Systems Education Centre | Schlüter-Systems - http://www.schluter.co.uk/schluter-systems-education-centre_1.aspx for further details and to book your place. If you've not already signed-up to Schlüter and Ü visit...
  19. T

    Screw heads when tanking plasterboard?

    Hi, looking for some quick advice about tanking plasterboard ready for tiling. The area is going to be a shower. What are you supposed to do with the screw heads that are not on a join? I'm using the mapei wpk, which gives no instruction on this point! Do I just paint the membrane over them...
    • thefatty
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    • plasterboard screws tank tanking waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  21. W

    Walk In Shower (wetroom), Trying to build one - Looking for some tips

    I will be doing full bathroom renovation, and the plan is to build a walk in shower due to the layout of the bathroom to give more open space and I don't want any nasty plastic stuff in my home so want to build something nice from scratch. I have changed few toilets/sinks in past where I have...
    • wau5
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    • build former looking shower shower tray tanking tips walk in shower waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  22. 3

    mosaics - wetroom floor - fall & layout

    So attempting my first wetroom floor. Tough-X Linear wet room kit bought from the very helpful people at www.TradeWetRooms.com (found through this site) As can be seen in the pictures substrate is all ready. Tray installed at joist height with 4mm Jackoboards to match the top of former...
    • #32
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    • canada fall floor floor tiling layout mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics tanking waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  23. A

    my wetroom

    ok...so I have at last made a start and am currently planning the frame and base for the new wet room. I could do with a little advice though. All of the info I have read say plywood for the base. I have loads of 22mm OSB in my shed so was thinking I might be able to use this. No worries if not...
  25. F

    Tanking

    When your doing a wet room, with ufh, do you tank the room, then lay wires then slc then tile, Or Do you lay the wires and slc, then tank and tile, I'm interested to see which way folks do it
    • Flintstone
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    • tank tanking waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  26. JMC tiling

    Awkward wetroom floor.

    Evening all, got a job to start next week with a wetroom floor that is gonna be a bit of a challenge. Situation is as follows: A suspended floor with very little deflection if any. 1600x800 former tray going in that is going to be tiled in 16mm thick encaustic cement tiles envelope cut...
    • JMC tiling
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    • canada floor floor tiling tanking under floor heating waterproofing wet room wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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