Tile Shower Waterproofing System

This guide focuses on off the shelf materials.

Tile shower waterproofing system. Choose from liquid waterproofing membranes which can be applied for both waterproofing and as a crack isolation membrane anti fracture or waterproofing. Laticrete tile waterproofing membrane products provide protection for floors and walls for applications ranging from occasionally wet to continuous water submersion as in showers or pools. The schluter shower system is an integrated family of products that together form a fully bonded watertight assembly for tiled showers. Waterproofing schluter kerdi and kerdi ds waterproofing membranes provide protection and peace of mind behind your shower walls and other tiled elements subject to moisture.

Contrary to popular belief tiles and grout joints are not inherently waterproof and must be installed in conjunction with a waterproofing system that effectively manages moisture and prevents mold growth. The bowa best practice shower standard established as a collaboration with guy buttaro owner of glb tile and marble this has been our standard for traditional bi level drain and plumber s pan. Single layer waterproofing systems like kerdi are also excellent and we use them more and more. Even the highest quality and most pore free tiles and grout were not intended by their manufacturers to be a waterproofing material.

Tile and grout should never be relied upon to waterproof a shower installation.