Waterproofing options for new shower room

[Givey Tago]

Thank you. I already have the mat - but perhaps the answer is to embed in thinset and cover with membrane (wedi do a membrane too), so I have a flat and even surface to tile on. And I can use the same technique on the tray as I am not bothering with leveller.

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

Embed the membrane in thinset only, make sure it gets a good bonding.
If the membrane is similar to Schluter then it is easy to install the tiles on top following the manufacturer's instructions.

 

[Givey Tago]

Embed the membrane in thinset only, make sure it gets a good bonding.
If the membrane is similar to Schluter then it is easy to install the tiles on top following the manufacturer's instructions.

Thank you 👍🏼

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

Thank you 👍🏼

Send us some pictures during and after the job is done. Good luck!

 

[Givey Tago]

In the end I put my Big Boy pants on, mixed up some rapid setting leveller, waited 5 minutes, poured it, and raked it back up the slope a few times till I was happy it had set.

I have so many layers going on already I decided against membrane. The mat and leveller are on 50mm wedi board so I am happy there is decoupling.

 

[Givey Tago]

am I tripping or is the floor not perfectly leveled? No hate just that it ticks me

No offence taken 🤣

It is not level - the two tiles in the far right corner, into the shower stall, are installed on a 2-3 degree Wedi riolito Neo shower tray with a linear drain up against the wall.

It was my worry about preserving the slope, whilst setting the heating mat in self leveller, that I was posting about earlier.

The rest of the floor is plumb, pinky promise!

 

[Givey Tago]

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

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The ledge, waterproof it well and install a slab on top with a 3/4 overleap and insert it under the wall tile if possible. The ledge should always be pitched down towards the shower. Don't know if you can do that now. Give it a try. There will be loads of water going on top of the ledge. Once done apply silicone.

 

[Givey Tago]

A quick update! The tiling was largely completed a few weeks ago, now just awaiting the tiles for the back of the niche (madam spent some time choosing) and the Crosswater shower head.. they do one that sits flush in the ceiling, in brushed bronze to match the rest of the fittings, but can’t make it yet! Then I need to make the vanity unit and install the sink (my wife wanted to use reclaimed oak so I have some old wagon floor boards and am just setting up a saw table).

And I need to silicone the corners but am looking for a slightly off-white silicone. I bought one called ‘Sable’ (sand) but it is a bit too brown. Any ideas about silicone brands with a good range of colour options - I’d be grateful…

So once siliconed, niche finished and vanity built I can say it is finished. Once I can be sure it is watertight I shall put this particular job behind me.

PS - have tested floor and it warms up nicely (thinset has now long cured, I am so slow).

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

Looks great!
Ball, Ardex or Mapei silicone

 

[Givey Tago]

Looks great!
Ball, Ardex or Mapei silicone

Thank you!

 

[Givey Tago]

Vanity unit now made as per madam’s preference for reclaimed oak boards. Going to need to seal the wood as best I can - it should be well away from the line of fire but there will be water spillage around the sink no doubt. Any product suggestions, please let me know!

I ordered Butech sealant in the end because I used Butech grout and they do a matching silicone. So I am waiting for that, and a large format wood effect tile for the back of the niche that should match the vanity.

Finally I am waiting for the cross water flush-fitting shower head… they have been very apologetic about the delay as the bronze finish is quite a rare product line I think.

I like the bronze but it is a pain in the arse to try and match to tile trim, shower profile, towel rail, door handles… 😭

Thanks for all the helpful advice I have had along the way, I appreciate it!

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

It looks great!
Inside the shower at the bottom where the wall meets the floor, use silicone. Apply silicone all the corners.
The wooden unit looks great as well. If you would go to Builder's Depot, B&Q, they have wood sealers, loads to choose from.