Learn how to prep a shower wall for tile.
Wall under tile is wet.
The ultimate goal of preparing a wall for tile is to create a flat dry solid structurally sound surface firmly attached to the wall studs with no flexibility or movement that could damage installed tile and grout.
This job is best left to the.
Learn how to repair shower tile after leaks by following the ideas below.
Leaks typically start along the bottom of the wall where the tile meets the top of the tub or shower pan.
Ceramic and porcelain tile more than almost any other surface material needs a stable flat flex free substrate.
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Wet walls will be cheaper to install easier to clean and easier to replace if you change your mind.
In addition because showers and bathtubs are wet areas they need a substrate that will not be damaged by moisture just in case a crack in the tile or grout lets water through.
I started fitting wet walks and mermaid boards in hotels years ago because there is t grout to go black and the ease as stated above.
Even the slightest amount of movement in a building structure can telegraph to the tile and crack it.
The first step to repair shower tile after a leak is to assess the damage to determine how much of the wall has gotten wet.
Install a damp proof course.