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Will Redgard stick to Tile Redi?
Okay, so skim flush with the tile redi lip with regular thinset, then redgard over the skim coat/tile redi seam, then attach tiles over the joint with the laticrete 300. This makes okay sense to me, provided the redgard will stick to the tile redi lip a bit.
Can you cut Tile Redi shower pan?
DO NOT SAND, CUT, OR MAKE ANY CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO THE SURFACE OF THE SHOWER PAN WHATSOEVER. 4. Make sure the shower pan is aligned properly and fits snuggly against the shower frame studs on all sides.
Can I use thinset to level shower pan?
Using thin set to fill low areas by applying it a little thicker (most times it is much thicker) as the tile is being installed, is not a good idea. In fact, most manufacturers indicate in their product literature NOT to use thin set mortar to level or flatten the floor or wall.
Do I have to put mortar under shower pan?
Designed to drain water from the shower, it protects your floor from water intrusion, rot and mold. Installing one requires some skill and there are certain rules and procedures to follow when doing so. In some cases a mortar bed is a necessity; other times it isn’t.
Can I tile over a shower pan?
Shower floors, also called shower pans, are often tiled to create a stable standing surface for bare feet and to add decorative flair to the bathroom. You can put tiles over existing tiled shower pans as long as they are structurally intact, have no visible damage and do not leak.
Can you tile directly over redguard?
You”ll be fine with thinset over Redguard on walls. It’s recommended for waterproofing niches, shelves, and entire shower walls when tar paper or poly are not used as a vapor barrier behind the CBU.
Do you need to use RedGard over cement board?
As long as it’s Cement Board & not some crappy “almost” cement board stuff. You really don’t need the RedGard, but the more protection the better…so go for it. And yes, you can do the boards beforehand. But, hit the filled seams & screws (your weak points) as soon as a panel is ready to give it some time to setup.
Is Tile Redi shower pan waterproof?
Redi Flash® Water Proofing System comes sized to perfectly fit our shower pans. Each kit comes with 3 lengths of flashing, enough to complete your single, double or triple curb pan install. Select your pan dimensions above to find flashing for your project.
Can I put thinset over old thinset?
You can put new thinset on top of old, but only if the old thinset is perfectly smooth and level. Use a floor grinder and pass it back and forth over the old thinset until it is perfectly smooth and level. You can now tile directly on top of it as if it were a new surface.
Can you use thinset on a tile Redi shower pan?
There are ways to use thinset on a Tile Redi shower pan, but that doesn’t mean they’re good to use. Tile Redi only backs up their products if the installation instructions they have are followed to the letter, and that includes the part about using the epoxy that comes with the shower pans.
What should you use to lay tile on a tile Redi Pan?
What Should You Use To Lay Tile On A Tile Redi Pan? The best thing that you can use to tile a shower pan is epoxy mortar. In most cases, your Tile Redi pan should come with the necessary amount of epoxy as a part of your purchase price. So, when in doubt, use what it came with.
Where can I get advice on tile Pan installation?
The best way to get advice for your shower pan’s installation is to reach out the official Tile Redi customer service line. They are there to help answer any and all questions regarding installation, including issues dealing with the right epoxy or mortar to use. What Should You Use To Lay Tile On A Tile Redi Pan?
Can you use epoxy thinset on a tile tray?
Epoxy thinset is problematic in and of itself and really isn’t a DIY product. Not only that, both the bottom of the tray as well as the side must have the tile adhered with epoxy.