How to Waterproof a Shower (3 Awesome Methods!!)

What's the best way to waterproof a shower? You'll find out. These 3 methods make remodeling a shower a lot easier.

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0:00 How to Waterproof a Shower
0:43 How to Waterproof Using Cement Board with Ardex 8+9
4:19 How to Waterproof Using Schluter KERDI-Board
8:48 How to Waterproof Shower Walls with Wedi Building Panels

To make waterproofing a shower easier try these supplies:

Wedi Tub Surround Kit
Fundo Ligno Curbless Shower Pan
Joint Sealant for wedi
Corner Putty Knife for wedi
Screws for wedi
Washers for wedi
Preformed Shower Niche by wedi
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Caulking Gun -- http://amzn.to/2j1GrYl
Impact Driver -- http://amzn.to/2hYrBB4
Spade Bit -- http://amzn.to/2k8Y6km
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Utility Knife -- http://amzn.to/2Bu6v61
Paint Roller Kit -- http://amzn.to/2jtdPXC
Ardex 8+9
SK Mesh for Ardex 8+9
KERDI-BOARD
Screws for KERDI-BOARD
Washers for KERDI-BOARD
KERDI-BAND
Preformed Shower Niche by Schluter
Trowel for KERDI-BAND
Unmodified Thin-Set for KERDI-BAND

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Learning how to waterproof a shower is probably the most important thing you can do in a bathroom renovation. The top three ways we suggest are:

-cement board with a liquid membrane
-Schluter KERDI-BOARD
-Wedi building panels

Let's talk about cement board first. Cement board is cheap, about $12 for a 3x5 foot panel. So you'll pay about $60 for 5 panels. BUT you should also factor in liquid waterproofing membrane...this will cost you another $100-$200. Always use Alkali resistant screws to mount cement board to stud framing. NEVER EVER use drywall screws, they'll corrode over time. Use a paddle bit and hole saw to cut holes in cement panels. Angle grinders also work great, as you saw in the video.

The second method to waterproof your shower is KERDI-BOARD. It's way lighter than cement board, about 4lbs for a 48inch by 60inch board. Schluter provides screws and washers to mount KERDI-BOARD to the stud wall. Follow their instructions to a T in order for the warranty to be upheld. We personally like having all waterproofing panels to sit on the tub lip. This prevents the panels from bowing out and your tile looking like crap. Fill the gap between KERDI-BOARD with Schluter KERDI-FIX and embed KERDI-BAND in it.

We have another set of videos showing you how to install KERDI-BOARD here:

https://youtu.be/cDQ-OgAvLFs (Part 1)
https://youtu.be/ruCLkSf7Hro (Part 2)

Adhere KERDI-BOARD to stud walls using Schluter's screws and washers. The one thing that Schluter is know for are their meticulous directions...they will never leave you high and dry. Once installed, flash all the seams and screws with KERDI-BAND using unmodified thinset.

The third method of waterproofing a tub is to use Wedi building panels. Again, they're super light at about 11lbs for a 3x5 foot panel. Wedi also attaches to the studs using their proprietary screws and washers. Apply Wedi joint sealant between all board transitions. Wedi is the easiest of the three methods to install.

For the full written tutorial visit: https://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-waterproof-a-shower/

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