Re-tile-and-waterproof-shower-recess-walls
STEPS FOR re-tile-and-waterproof-shower-recess-walls
To
begin, we carefully remove the shower screen and wall tiles .As the tiles are
adhered to the wall lining it is not possible to pry the tiles from the wall
lining, instead we remove the wall lining and tiles using a precision
tool to cut out the wall tiles and lining to provide a neat finish so that you
will not need to worry about damage to areas outside the shower.
If necessary, we treat any rotten framing timber in the wall
cavity by either replacing or reinforcing with new timber framing before
installing fresh new wall linings, using either plasterboard or sheeting- the
product used is dependent on the product that has been used to the remainder of
the bathroom to ensure consistency in wall finishes
Once the new wall lining has been installed, we prime the
area and fill any penetrations or joins in the sheeting with fast cure
polyurethane
The first coat of our 2 step waterproofing system is then
applied, followed by a second application once the first application has cured.
Next we install the tiles to the shower recess walls,
followed by the grout.
Caulking is the silicone product used to fill the vertical
junctions where the tiles meet, and the horizontal junctions where the wall
tiles meet the shower base.
New plumbing fittings are installed if you have opted to
upgrade fittings, or any existing tap covers and shower heads are re-installed.
To finish, we install a new shower screen.