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Exterior tile installation over occupied space

October 6, 2015 by DIYTileGuy 14 Comments

Exterior tile installation

Exterior tile installation over living space This week I got an email about tiling outside over an occupied room. This isn't something that I've talked about so far but this is a high-risk situation and I wanted to expand on it a bit. Here's the question: Hello.. I was hoping you could provide some … [Read more...] about Exterior tile installation over occupied space

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Kerdi no longer acceptable for tile steam showers

February 3, 2013 by DIYTileGuy 8 Comments

tcna steam shower

TCNA tightens steam shower requirements In 2013, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the organization that sets the guidelines for tile installations, is rumored to have made a modification to their specifications for constructing tile steam showers. It's all about perm ratings- and Schluter … [Read more...] about Kerdi no longer acceptable for tile steam showers

Filed Under: Products, Waterproofing Tagged With: Sheet Membranes, Vapor Barriers, waterproofing

Why Schluter Ditra is so cool: Uncoupling membranes explained

January 15, 2013 by DIYTileGuy 56 Comments

Schluter Ditra waffles uncoupling membrane

How tile uncoupling membranes work You've probably seen uncoupling membranes before. It's not unusual to see these orange waffle-y products on some DIY television shows. You may have even wondered "Do those things really work?" This post contains affiliate links. The site owner may earn a … [Read more...] about Why Schluter Ditra is so cool: Uncoupling membranes explained

Filed Under: Installation, Products, Waterproofing Tagged With: ditra, spiderweb, uncoupling membrane, waterproofing

6 Things NOT To Do When Building a Tile Shower

November 22, 2012 by DIYTileGuy 159 Comments

drywall shower sheetrock

6 Bad Remodeling Ideas for Tile Shower Construction Sheetrock in a shower and other bad ideas Sometimes it's nice to know what-not-to-do when remodeling a tile shower in your bathroom. Here's a list of just a few of those things: This post contains affiliate links. The site owner may earn a … [Read more...] about 6 Things NOT To Do When Building a Tile Shower

Filed Under: Installation, Waterproofing Tagged With: waterproofing

5 signs your new tile shower will leak

October 23, 2012 by DIYTileGuy 275 Comments

improper tile liner corner

What to look for in proper tile shower construction You've hired someone to build your tile shower in your bathroom, but how do you know he or she's doing it correctly? How do you know that you won't have an upstairs shower leaking into your downstairs kitchen? This post contains affiliate links. … [Read more...] about 5 signs your new tile shower will leak

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