Redgard failure

Kristie, educate yourself before hiring anyone, redgard failure. 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.

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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?

Like Save. Snobnd Replies. I would recommend liquid waterproofing there.

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What inspired this post? A member of the John Bridge forum asking a simple enough question: Is a moisture barrier required? However, more information came out, and photos were posted. Then, it became obvious that he was going to have a leaking shower on his hands. I would encourage you to click the link and skim over the post. Tile Backer Board Breakdown: Which one is best for showers? Cement board will not fall apart when exposed to water. But like a concrete walkway, it can soak up water.

Redgard failure

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Tim Gilbert, this post was 3 years ago. I would recommend liquid waterproofing there. Yes, when applied according to directions! Custom Building Products RedGard 1-gal. Mudding seams is a hassle as it creates speed bumps and is difficult to level out. This is what happens when day laborers who can't read or understand instructions underbid a job. Red Gard. My opinion; worth price charged. Slawko Kossak 2 years ago. Do only the walls, not any part of the floor. Similar Threads two layers of Kerdi Waterproofing-Membrane? Just want to confirm it before purchasing.

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They will probably tape and red guard over it which is what i have seen done quite a bit as a shortcut. I don't like the idea of vapor barriers behind the cement board. How tall is the shower? Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Red Gard necessary over whole floor? Flooring and countertop direction 5. Explore Our Forums. Using a direct bonded waterproofing membrane RedGard is such on the interior of your shower walls over a traditional shower pan is fine. Outdoor Preview Event. User Name. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. My opinion; worth price charged. Search Forums Advanced.