waterproof

  1. D

    Homelux Waterproof Wall Matting

    Hi there, I have a new unopened roll of homelux wall matting left over from my bathroom, I bought too much. Its a 5 meter roll, still sealed up. £50 posted. Cheers, Dan
  2. M

    Waterproof skim finish

    Hi I'm building a shower cubicle from Marmox boards. The shower is in the eaves, so there are is 1 small section of flat ceiling, then 2 sloping sides. The verticals will be tiled, the slopes & ceiling will not. How should I finish the ceiling and side slopes? My plasterer says he'd normally...
  3. L

    waterproof

    bit of help please when i have tiled a shower i have always tanked it out. but i have a job where they have had a shower over the bath first time for me would i still need to waterproof above the bath ???????
  4. T

    should i seal waterproof plasterboard

    hi am about to start tiling my new bathroom which i have just drywalled with waterproof plasterboard. all screws etc have been covered but the board is bare - as it came. i am just wondering if it needs a mist coat of emulsion first? it wont be very wet walls as the shower is a full enclosure...
  5. D

    Do I need a waterproof adhesive for wall tiles in a bathroom?

    Hi everyone, A novice question! Do I need a waterproof adhesive for tiling the walls in a bathroom? And another thing - I am looking at wickes.co.uk and they don't seem to have unmixed/powdered adhesives. Only the ready mixed tubs. I'll be using ceramic wall tiles, 248mmx331mmx7.8mm. Hope...
  6. 6

    mapei waterproof kit

    to all does anyone know if its ok to do a third coat of mapei waterproofer on the wall .its been a couple of days since the last coat and was wondering if it would adhere properly I have a bit left over and it seems a shame to waste it and to be honest it could benefit from another coat cheers lads
  7. 6

    bal waterproof showering kit

    how do people rate these bal waterproofing kits . are they necessary in with sand/cement with skimmed walls cheers
  8. P

    Waterproof iphone cases

    Anyone who has a iphone heres a link to a site that seel 100% waterproof cases, a good idea, I hope the link works https://uk.fab.com/events/1004/fbnew/
  9. R

    Waterproof shower panel advice

    Hi guys got a whole bathroom to do, anyone know if its easy to get these type of panels off. All the walls are stud plasterboard or partition not sure which about 22 mts in total Thanks Rob
  10. bobbynz

    Are Waterproof membranes waterproof?

    Just a quick question for you lot to ponder. Are waterproof membranes really that waterproof? When is a dpm or a waterproof membrane not waterproof? Do dpm and other waterproofing absorb water? and if so what could be the consequences of some kind of absorption? Would like to know your thoughts...
  11. M

    Will I be able to waterproof 9sqm bathroom for £500?

    Hi, Doing my bathroom and want to waterproof the entire bathroom. Its 9sqm and there will be a freestanding bath and walk in shower with a 1000x900mm former. I've layed 18mm wbp ply on joist (done correctly) and will tank over this then UFH then tiles. I will use cement board on stud walls...
  12. J

    Waterproof adhesive / Tanking??

    Hi all, I am hoping someone can offer me their advice?! My husband and I are currently renovating our house and we are now at the stage where every wall and ceiling has been plastered (phew finally). Over the next few weeks we will be fitting and tiling our corner shower cubical (tiling...
  13. V

    Do I need waterproof wall matting?

    Hi there, We are currently having our bathroom completely re-done. We did only intend to retile when we started but as the tiles started to come off we were made aware of how badly things were done by the previous owners so decided to rip everything out and start from scratch. There is only...
  14. E

    Mapei shower waterproof plus decoupling for shower tray/enclosure?

    Hello folks, A quick question if I may. I'm a relatively experienced DIY'er and I'm just about to redo my ensuite bathroom. In it I have a shower enclosure (by which I mean three tiled walls and a glazed shower door over a tray) that is about 800mm x 800mm. I am planning to strip it right...
  15. D

    Dural CI+ waterproof uncoupling membrane at PHG Wetrooms.

    For the best prices on Dural CI+ membrane then please do consider PHG Wetrooms for your supplies.. part rolls to full rolls.. no problem..:thumbsup: Waterproofing Membranes - PHG Wetrooms
  16. P

    Do I need to tank / waterproof Hardiebacker????

    Hi all. I have had to take over completing a wet room after the original tiler became unavailable. Only the floor and shower tray are to be tiled as the walls are wetwall. Customer wants the floor and tray tanked and up the walls about 200mm. He has got hardibacker to overlay the floor but...
  17. J

    Looking for a varnish to make a ceramic sign waterproof

    Hey guys, Sorry if this is in the wrong place. It's the one that seems most fitting. I've hand painted a ceramic sign and I need to make it waterproof, what varnish can I use to do that? Jade :)
  18. M

    Newbie advice req'd - waterproof shower/bath walls

    Hi all, First post, so please be gentle :smilewinkgrin: I'm about to tile above our new shower/bath and was looking for some advice as to how to prepare and waterproof the walls. Have scoured these forums, I see that aquaboarding and/or tanking might be the way forward. I've attached a...
  19. D

    Tanking onto waterproof paint . ?

    I'm using the ardex system on a shower area which at the moment is untiled and with waterproof paint . I plan to remove the paint for other areas but can the tanking go straight on around the shower, or is it best not? Also as the tanking is non porous , is it best to use cement based addy ...
  20. C

    Wickes waterproof membrane

    Hiya all, This is my first message after lurking around for a while picking up some amazingly useful info, but I've been unable to find anything on wickes waterproof membrane or 'wet room tanking fleece' as they call it. I have already bought it and was hoping to start laying it in the...

Advertisement

Top