SHOWER WATERPROOFING KIT - All you need in 1 tub!

[johnfake]

Hi,

I'm about to use the Mapei Shower Waterproofing Kit at home...but unsure what's the best tile adhesive and grout to use after application....Would the adhesive and grout need to be waterproof as well?

 

[DHTiling]

Just use flexible cement based ,


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[Moggs]

All,

In the last few weeks I have noticed some water running down the wall under my shower tray. On further investigation the grout had cracked in places so decided to remove a tile or two. The plasterboard behind WAS SATURATED WITH WATER. I have since stripped off all the tiles around the shower (2 walls on a quadrant shower) and am in the process off removing the wet plasterboard. AS a DIY-er I am planning to redo the job myself but have the following questions:-
1.) Would you place the shower tray in the corner and butt the aquapanel board onto the shower tray or put the aquapanel board up first then put the shower tray into the corner?
2.) I'm planning on tanking the aqua board with Mapei Shower Waterproof kit. Do I then run the tape along the join between the aquapanel board and the shower tray? 3.) Should I use Silicon between tray and aqualpanel before doing above?
4.) How much should the tape lay on the shower tray - the thickness of the tile adhesive and tile or should it be more?
5.)If the tape and waterproofer (tanking sytem) sits on the tray is it resistant to harsh cleaners etc (occasional use of bleach on the shower tray by my wife!)

I have already paid good money for tiling once (3 years ago) but the job wasn;t done properly so I have decided to do it myself and want to make sure it is done properly and will last this time! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Moggs

 

[M_M_Suzie]

Hi moggs - passing this to our technical department to give you a concise answer!!

Should have the response in the next day or so.

thanks,

Suze

 

[martin walker]

Hi, I am eagerly awaiting the reply to Moggs' questions, exactly what I was wondering too!

 

[Mike]

i would fit the aquaboard before the shower tray and silicon between the 2. make sure the walls are 90 degrees for a good fit. the aquapanel itself don't need tanking, just tape and tank the joints. i would overlap the tape about 6/8mm over the tray. mask the tray first so you don't make a mess of it.

 

[jay]

Might be worth a read http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&sqi=2&ved=0CC0QFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.knaufdrywall.co.uk%2Ffiles%2FHTECHDEPTBSTARKBTMwebsitesKnauf_DrywallLiteratureAquapanel_4_Pager.pdf&ei=xIScTreNNKrkmAXqyKX2AQ&usg=AFQjCNGLTNTqcb-pM-Py1eH_TapPdo2nsw


[url]http://www.aquapanel.com/index.php?lang=en&page=products&view=interior



1[/URL]00% water RESISTANT

 

[martin walker]

Wow, no sooner asked than done, thanks chaps! I'm ahead of Moggs by the sounds of it as I already have hardibacker boards (not sure if as good as aquapanel,but still water resistant) installed and tray fitted upto them, so glad to hear thats ok Have a BAL waterproofing kit myself and did think after buying it that I don't need it because of the hardibacker... but I figured a belt and braces approach can't do any harm... Thanks again for the advice.

 

[jay]

As long as you realize the difference between waterproof and water resistant

 

[M_M_Suzie]

Hi,

Just for your reference if you need this http://www.mapei.com/public/GB/products/shower%20waterproofing%20kit.pdf

Dont forget if you call the technical department on 0121 508 6970 option 2 - they'll be happy to help!!

Thanks,

Suze

 

[Yorkshire Tiling Services]

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