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Redgard failure
Senior Contributor. User Name Remember Me? Read This]. View First Unread. Greetings to All, I just finished applying Red Gard over cement board first time user. While cleaning up I noticed that the membrane is cracked where the seat bench meets the wall corner. I followed directions to a tee. Second, suggestions on how to repair? Third, I am planning on cutting an opening in the finished wall to add a recessed shelf. I was going to use kerdi to line the recess. Is kerdi over the redgard OK, or should I line the recess with redgard too? I am also thinking of overlaying Kerdi on the top of the bench which would fix the crack problem?
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Kristie, educate yourself before hiring anyone. Contractors are not professional tile setters. Hire an expert tile setter and ask all the questions before they start. Yes, he most certainly has to do that. Since he didn't tape, I'm guessing he probably didn't prime the walls before applying the Redgard???? Wet sponge has to be done. Using a direct bonded waterproofing membrane RedGard is such on the interior of your shower walls over a traditional shower pan is fine.
Building a shower is one of the most intricate parts of remodeling a bathroom. As a result, there is a lot of responsibility on your shoulders when it comes to, most specifically, the shower pan. Grading and waterproofing , or the lack of it, will determine a long-term serene environment or if it will become a moldy nightmare. You already know that there are a ton of contradictions when it comes to the RedGard shower pan option. Keep reading to find out if RedGard shower pan options are practical. Is there a better strategy for shower pans altogether? So, can you use RedGard as a shower pan option? In short, yes.
Redgard failure
Senior Contributor. User Name Remember Me? Read This]. View First Unread. Greetings to All, I just finished applying Red Gard over cement board first time user. While cleaning up I noticed that the membrane is cracked where the seat bench meets the wall corner. I followed directions to a tee. Second, suggestions on how to repair? Third, I am planning on cutting an opening in the finished wall to add a recessed shelf.
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Ask these questions before signing with a contractor for better communication and fewer surprises along the way. Read This]. Custom Building Products RedGard 1-gal. I am thinking to use Redgard Waterproofing Membrane before tiling marble tile Is this product good in term of water proofing effect and durability? Hire an expert tile setter and ask all the questions before they start. Top Contributors this Month View All. United Kingdom. RedGard cannot span a very big crack. There is no "do a coat and come back later". Outdoor Rugs. Location: The Triad 34, posts, read 82,, times Reputation: Barbara Christensen 5 years ago. Tim Gilbert 2 years ago. There are examples here somewhere. It tends to be a dusty board.
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Protect your driveway and keep it looking great by applying new sealer every couple of years. While cleaning up I noticed that the membrane is cracked where the seat bench meets the wall corner. Lol It cracks in corers as it dries if it is applied too thick, which is pretty easy to do unintentionaly. Thread Tools. What you are seeing at the drain is called the divot method They're easy to use But when I saw he did something different his exact words was "it's overkill to mud seems and you have to waterproof the mud pan because the tile will not adhere to it. I started cutting the hole for the cubicle today. Send a Houzz Gift Card! This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. AVS Forum. Manage Preferences Accept.
I apologise, but, in my opinion, you are mistaken. Let's discuss.
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