At this stage you may wish to apply another layer of the waterproof coating normally at 90ยบ to the 1st layer if the 1st layer has failed to achieve sufficient coverage.
Tanking walls for tiling.
Learn how to prep a shower wall for tile.
Before you start remember that using the correct trowel and mortar is critical to a successful tile project.
Browse through our waterproofing tanking category.
Floor or wall indoors or out tile type and size all are a factor.
For wet areas such as shower walls you must take certain precautions.
In this instance we are going to coat the walls with a liquid rubber compound by simply painting it onto the walls.
All other samples will be full size and paid for.
The walls will need to be sound and flat so remove any old tile tile adhesive flaking paint crumbling plaster and any protruding nails or screws.
Find the right trowel and mortar here.
Allow 24 hours for the waterproof coating to dry out then you are ready to mark out for your tiles and begin tiling the walls.