Tiling showers

8/31/2021 at 11:12:28 AM

Yes He's right.

The Durock cement panels are an aggregated Portland cement with polymer-coated, glass-fibre mesh completely encompassing edges, back and front surfaces, preventing spin out and crumbling. Lightweight tile backer board, water durable, mould-resistant for high-moisture areas. They will not rot, warp delaminate or disintegrate when exposed to water. They procure a superior tile bond are easy to cut and install.

Regarding the half inch, is it for the cement used to install the tiles? it's look like he used glue?

9/1/2021 at 9:41:18 AM

Hi Kayta

Tiles should never be spot bonded.

You want to ensure 90% mortar coverage on the tiles.

Cheers

Dave Bennett

Owner - 360renos Inc.

9/8/2021 at 4:56:32 PM

Any water proof substrate does not typically need to be extra water proofed (check manufacturer recommendations of products contractor is using). However mortar must also be done right, grout and then caulking. I personally do water proof everything with a roll on compound on substrate just to make it doubly sure. I never get call backs on walk in showers.