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  1. W

    Looking for feedback on our new product

    Hi we are a company from New Zealand with a patented invention to seal penetrations and prevent water damage in wet walls. We believe existing and common practice method of sealing your shower mixer is prone to failure and totally reliant on Silicon. Leaks to wet area penetrations are near...
  2. Tile Marble Granite

    Clean up walls, old tanking

    I am trying to get rid of the old tanking so I can proper waterproof the walls. Brick wall and studs (Marine Ply) see pict. Any input appreciated. [/ATTACH]
  3. D

    Concrete floor wetroom

    Guys I have a customer who wants to do polished concrete floors throughout his new build including two wetroom shower areas, I'm having trouble getting any info on the right way to help him achieve this. Wants linear drains, but the problem seems to be finding out how to achieve any...
    • davidsmerv
    • Thread
    • canada concrete floor floor tiling tanking waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  5. S

    tiler made a mistake tiling a wetroom tray

    I got a professional top tile my wetroom because I was scared of making a mistake. After he left it occurred to me that he never fit the frame for the drain cover. The shower tray has a linear drain with a stainless frame that should have been screwed in place and tiled up to. Now some...
    • SpItal_Jeff
    • Thread
    • find a tiler tanking tiler tilers directory tiling tray waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 86
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  6. J

    Mapei WP 200 waterproofing and uncoupling membrane

    anyone tried it? Waterproof and uncoupling membrane my local CTD is selling it now. Special price for it at the moment of about £130 plus. Normal price £190 plus for a 30mt roll. http://www.mapei.com/public/COM/products/2199_mapeguard wp 200_gb.pdf
    • J Sid
    • Thread
    • adhesive grout mapei mapei adhesive mapei grout membrane uncoupling uncoupling membrane waterproof waterproofing
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  7. F

    Uheat membrane and cable and tanking and moisture control...?

    Hello guys, quoting a "Bathroom", 20 square metre floor, partly set falls for linear waste and shower area, to contain self contained sauna and seperate hot tub, and 30 metre walls. Needs electric undertile heating, tanked for wetroom, and the screed is not yet laid, but will be using quick...
  9. 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
  10. 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
    • Thread
    • bathroom master tanking waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
  11. 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
    • Thread
    • 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
  13. 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
    • Thread
    • plaster tank tanking waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  14. 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
    • Thread
    • former shower shower tray tank tanking waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  15. 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
    • Thread
    • advice bathroom diy do it yourself floor hello kitchen tank tanking walls and floor waterproofing welcome wetroom
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  17. 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
    • Thread
    • advice have shower tank tanking waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  18. 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
    • Thread
    • former shower shower tray tank tanking thanks waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  19. O

    Waterproofing under screed?

    Ok, I'm a bit confused. I've been talking to my customer about her bathrooms as she is having mostly wet rooms. She has said the waterproofing is being done under the screed. Is this normal practice abroad?
  21. 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
    • Thread
    • aquapanel boards canada cement cement board cement boards hardi backer kerdi no more ply tanking waterproofing wedi
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  22. 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
    • Thread
    • adhesive aquapanel grout mapei mapei adhesive mapei grout mapei tanking primer tank tanking wall waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  23. 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
    • Thread
    • coverage liquid paint seal sealing tank tanking tray waterproofing wetroom white
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  25. 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...
  26. 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
    • Thread
    • first tanking waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
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