Expert Answers in Waterproofing
What are the standards for properly installing tile in a shower?
ANSWER – There are a number of shower configurations that are considered acceptable shower assemblies depending on the substrate conditions you have and the materials that were selected for the substrates and other components of the…
Read MoreHow do you waterproof a tile floor that is already installed?
ANSWER – If the ceramic tile is already installed there is no way to fully waterproof the floor after the fact, unless you replace the tile and install a legitimate waterproof membrane during the replacement…
Read MoreLack of Expansion Joint or Lack of Moisture Proof Membrane?
ANSWER – Lack of expansion joints is number one enemy in our industry. Should be placed at least within every 25 feet in all directions for interior applications, around all perimeters of walls and columns, and…
Read MoreWhat Tile is good for a basement that Floods?
ANSWER – A glazed porcelain ceramic tile if installed correctly would be very resistant to water. If there is hydrostatic water pressure, meaning water from the ground is pushing up through the basement concrete slab…
Read MoreHow to Construct a Shower over a CMU substrate?
ANSWER – Definitely do not install green board in a shower or wet area. Although it is technically moisture resistant, it is not recommended for showers per the building code and industry standards, because when…
Read MoreCan I adhere Ceramic Tiles to a Waterproof Membrane on an Exterior Deck?
ANSWER – Ceramic tile can be adhered directly to certain types of waterproof membranes, which are designed for ceramic tile or stone.
A roof that has a concrete substrate, over interior occupied space, can have…
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