Flexable waterproof tile adhesive for plywood

[steveharr]

I want to tile a shower enclosure that has external ply stud walls, do I need flexible waterproof adhesive?

If so can someone please tell me where to get some I can find waterproof tile adhesive and waterproof flexable FLOOR tile adhesive but not waterproof flexable wall tile adhesive.

And what grout do I use?

 

[Jasonb]

I use BAL white star adhesive and BAL superflex grout.

http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/main/bal_prod/whte_str.html

I would also consider using something like Aqua Panel instead of ply. It will be best to prime the ply, use the one reccomended for use with the white star NOT just a coat of PVA.

Jason

 

[steveharr]

What is the recommended priming product?

 

[Jasonb]

I don't use ply as a substrate, so not sure what they recommend. Have a look at their site, ask your local supplier of give BAL technical support a ring.

http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/bal.html

Jason

 

[masona]

This is my own opinion, I would never tiles my shower again, too much hassles for cleaning, moulds problem, re-grouting etc.

You can buy internal shower panels kit for maintenance trouble free. The only thing you would have to look after is the sealant around the top of the shower tray.

 

[steveharr]

I was told they don't do White Star anymore, so they gave me a BAL product called Grip is this correct?

 

[Jasonb]

Should be OK, its just not as flexible, I bought 4 large tubs of whitestar only last week.

Jason

 

[euro]

This is my own opinion, I would never tiles my shower again, too much hassles for cleaning, moulds problem, re-grouting etc.

You can buy internal shower panels kit for maintenance trouble free. The only thing you would have to look after is the sealant around the top of the shower tray.

Where do you get these from.. sounds like a great idea. I have seen similar in hotel bathrooms etc. Never been able to find 'em anywhere though.

 

[m6m62]

Hi,
You can buy Mermaid Showerwall. I think it's made by a company in Yorkshire (?). Basically a rigid panel for lining showers instead of tiles. Most of the designs available are marble effect, but they have some nice 'bubble' designs that are a bit more trendy (!)
All the best,
Mark

 

[pitt paul riley]

there are not any waterproof products, they are tested as water resistant meaning water will pass through but not degrade.

don't get waterproof and water resistant mixed up.

if you want a waterproof tiling installation then grout using an epoxy as these are impervious.

paul riley
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[Jasonb]

Think you need a bit more training on one of your courses, heres a non epoxy waterproof grout, one of several!

http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/main/bal_prod/spr_grout_img.jpg

Jason

 

[pitt paul riley]

think your wrong, it may say waterproof but read the back of the tub look for the standard it applies to like b.s.5980 type 2 water resistant, they say anything at the front.
let us know what it says on the back.

i worked for B A L for 7 yrs

paul riley

ring technical and ask them about waterproof

 

[masona]

I did ring the manufacter last year and they said no grout is 100% waterproof as the average time in the shower is no longer than 15 mins so it dried out. I did forgot to ask them about the swimming pool grout, surely they must be waterproof ?

 

[masona]

This is my own opinion, I would never tiles my shower again, too much hassles for cleaning, moulds problem, re-grouting etc.

You can buy internal shower panels kit for maintenance trouble free. The only thing you would have to look after is the sealant around the top of the shower tray.

Where do you get these from.. sounds like a great idea. I have seen similar in hotel bathrooms etc. Never been able to find 'em anywhere though.

I'm at work at the moment and have the details at home, will post sometime tomorrow.

 

[pitt paul riley]

there is no real need for waterproof in a swimming pool as tiles in a pool is only cosmetic.
a water resistant grout and adhesive is fine in a pool, the pool is or should be water proof in its own right.
its the background we have to protect in showers etc as they are mostly water sensertive.

never be mislead unless you use epoxy its water resistant not proof

paul riley

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