Help! Tiled whole bathroom with Tubbed adhesive only to find out it’s not showerproof - TilersForums.com

[Bbbecca7]

I think I’m the only female on this thread and the only one not arguing!

ACTUAL ON TOPIC QUESTION:

Bal or Webber grout???

 

[Waluigi]

I never understand the viewpoint of needed to tank a wet room but not a shower. The only difference is the floor has a former and not a tray, there's still tiled walls in a shower. Most of the issues with shower leaks come from the joint to the tray leaking and soaking up the wall. If the wall is water proof then it can't happen.

There’s no logic behind it at all. Shower trays average out at 40mm in height these days.

Also those who don’t tank domestic showers should also not tank any higher up the wall than the tape fold at the floor to wall joint on a wet room- if they do tank higher it’s another contradiction.

 

[Boggs]

I think I’m the only female on this thread and the only one not arguing!

ACTUAL ON TOPIC QUESTION:

Bal or Webber grout???

I can recommend Bal.

 

[Andy Allen]

This is becoming way off ...

Someone should start another thread on tanking, maybe even a pole...!
The results could even be more interesting than brexit..!

 

[widler]

Sounds like the Lady doth protest too much.

The name calling didn’t take long though. It shows a lack of any substance in your argument.

Been nice chatting x

Its true wgat they say about you on here, a know it all who thinks he is always right

I think I’m the only female on this thread and the only one not arguing!

ACTUAL ON TOPIC QUESTION:

Bal or Webber grout???

Nope, you’re the 2nd women, waligi is the 1st.
Only used webber grout, so id go tilemaster grout

 

[Waluigi]

Not sure if it makes much difference but my shower (in question) is over a bath not a wet room or a shower tray

It doesn’t make a huge amount of difference. Out of the two I’d suggest that a shower above a bath is the less likely to require tanking.

As already mentioned, it will probably be fine. A point to consider though is making sure your Bath to tile joint is sealed before you install your shower screen, your shower valve shroud(s) is sealed to the tiles, especially important if a shroud sits on top of a grout joint. Shower tidy holes are sealed alongside any slider bar you might have. Also period checking/maintenance of the silicone seals and grout is also worthwhile.

I think I’m the only female on this thread and the only one not arguing!

ACTUAL ON TOPIC QUESTION:

Bal or Webber grout???

Out of the two I’d go with Bal. something like Microflex or Micromax 2.

 

[Bbbecca7]

It doesn’t make a huge amount of difference. Out of the two I’d suggest that a shower above a bath is the less likely to require tanking.

As already mentioned, it will probably be fine. A point to consider though is making sure your Bath to tile joint is sealed before you install your shower screen, your shower valve shroud(s) is sealed to the tiles, especially important if a shroud sits on top of a grout joint. Shower tidy holes are sealed alongside any slider bar you might have. Also period checking/maintenance of the silicone seals and grout is also worthwhile.



Out of the two I’d go with Bal. something like Microflex or Micromax 2.

Thanks for that. Will make sure to do all of the above. We have our tanking kit (Ardex)
For the bath and a grout sealing spray which we will use often

 

[Waluigi]

No problem, we have given our views on how it should be done so hopefully you can make an educated decision with future projects and I apologise for my part in any petty squabbling that I might’ve been involved in on your thread.

 

[WetSaw]

Thanks for that. Will make sure to do all of the above. We have our tanking kit (Ardex)
For the bath and a grout sealing spray which we will use often

I'm confused now, is the tanking kit for another room or have you stripped back what had been done?

 

[Bbbecca7]

I'm confused now, is the tanking kit for another room or have you stripped back what had been done?

So we haven’t yet tiled down completely to the bath .. there’s still a row of tiles to go ( the one on the top edge of the bath) so I thought I may as well tank that part! And the walls under/around the bath