Liquid Membrane For Shower Floor

The coats should also have a quick dry time so that subsequent coats can be added.

Liquid membrane for shower floor. Unlike other tape membranes that we have reviewed the durock brand membrane is a liquid waterproofing membrane. Finally another option would be to use a liquid such as redgard and use that on top of the shower floor curb and walls. Any shower i have done in the past 5 years has been done with both the pvc liner over a sloped bed and the liquid applied membrane. I coat all the corners and the drain 1 coat then paint 2 coats over everything up to the splash line of about 5 1 2 feet.

Goof proof shower 5 in. You want a waterproof membrane that will last years. Furthermore you can spray brush roll or towel the membrane. At corners where shower walls meet with the shower floor if crevices are wide and or deep back fill with thin set.

Goof proof water proofing sheet membrane underlayment seam tape model gpst 5 in x 39 ft. It also bonds directly to abs pvc and stainless steel drains. Reinforce the liquid membrane with mesh fabric at corners changes or plane and where cracks are greater than 1 8 of an inch. If you don t know what the hell i just typed you should begin with our free shower waterproofing manual.

So you ve finally decided that you want to build your shower using the liquid topical waterproofing method. Membranes that cracks or tears will eventually damage the shower. If you choose a liquid membrane it has to be easy to apply. Some of the top liquid membrane brands can be applied in multiple ways.

With the hydroban system i believe laticrete will warranty the use of their liquid waterproofing with the sheet membrane used on the shower floor so there s a little bit of flexibility that way. If you want to use products such as redgard hydroban aquadefense or any other elastomeric liquid waterproofing membrane you may have a few questions.