How to Waterproof Shower Floor?

Understanding how to waterproof a tile shower floor became a necessity while we were revamping our bathroom. We wanted to make our shower withstand the test of water. I realised that to waterproof shower floor, you have to choose the right membrane. There are two types, liquid and sheet membranes. We opted for liquid membrane, let me share more details with you here. 

How To Waterproof Shower Floor Before Tiling?

This is how to waterproof shower floor:

1. Get the liquid membrane from the hardware store

2. Next, clean dry and level the floor

3. Install shower drain and then apply the liquid membrane using a paint brush or a roller evenly

4. Let it dry and use waterproof tape to seal joints.

5. Now set the mortar layer on top of the liquid membrane and install the tile.

If all of this is too cumbersome for you, call a professional to help you put things together.

How to waterproof a shower base using NoBroker?

• Go to the official website for

  Renovation services

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• Select the service, here, bathroom renovation, for a tailored quote.

• NoBroker's professional assesses your home to tailor the service to your needs.

• Get a transparent quote that includes all costs associated with the service.

• Choose a convenient date and time for the service.

• On the scheduled date, NoBroker's team executes the Full Revamp and Waterproofing Service.

This is how to waterproof a shower base. I hope you find the whole process helpful. Following this approach, I can assure you that you won’t face any seepage problems.

It may seem crazy to many people but to avoid any leaks or damage to the bathroom's underlying structure, your shower floor must be waterproof. One of my plumber friends told me long back that waterproofing your shower floor is very important whether you are remodelling it or constructing a new one. Scroll down to know the tips that I followed on how to waterproof shower floor.

How to waterproof tile shower floor?

Use the below procedures to successfully waterproof shower room flooring and keep your bathroom dry and secure:

• Start with placing cement backer board around the border, hammering it into the studs, and keeping it level with the walls.

• Add self-adhesive backer board tape to interior corners, windows, wall edges, and seams.

• Use a mortar and a taping knife to the seams, making sure to fill every opening and provide perfect coverage.

• Mortar can be used over all screw holes to stop moisture from seeping.

• Now, when I searched for “how to waterproof a shower floor before tiling”, I got a recommendation for a material called Redgard repeatedly. It is a brilliant crimson, and thick goop that applies like paint. Start waterproofing using Redgard. 

• Leave it to get dry. It will create a long-lasting and leak-free shower area.

By keeping your bathroom dry and safe, you'll be able to extend the life of your shower floor and avoid having to make expensive repairs. I hope you got an idea on how to waterproof for shower floor.