For these highly water-loaded waterproof wall sections to remain unaltered, they must be sealed properly. Spreadable seals beneath the coating would be a solution for the moderately stressed areas. A highly dense, thin-film and spreadable seal is applied directly below the plate surface of the shower and bath. Alternative seals have proven efficient over the years.
Paving and sealing a permanent bond is required after gluing the tiles on the seal in the form of a thin bed. Last but not least, this has to reach level ground.
Basically, this operation is to be performed where spraying and runoff are expected. Tiled walls in shower area should be sealed 30 cm above the shower (shower head), but the seal can also be applied 20 cm above the water intake point. Incorporated joint bands should be applied behind and under the tub or shower, in the event of leaks, moisture penetration in the wall. Penetrations are sealed with incorporated tissue cuffs.
The ingress of spray water and cleaning of the floor is prevented by applying a surface seal directly on the floor. This seal run through the tissue bands in the joints and the connection area wall (the seal should be at least 15 cm above the floor).
Suitable materials
Floor areas
Concrete
Cement, flow and mastic asphalt
Overview of the topic bath seal
What you needClean and inspect the underground
Sealing
Fit rubber collar
Details for individual/specific substrates
Old tiles
Seal on plaster, plasterboard and cement
Are you interested in sealing?
What you need
A bath or shower
Sealing tape
Highly flexible tile adhesive
Solvent-free primer
Highly flexible and a micro granular tile adhesive
Highly flexible grout
Mould blocker
Paint roller
Brush
A How To Install A Bathtub Guide if necessary.
And how it is done
The ground is loose before the components are purified. Separating substances such as fats are removed. Bumps and holes are covered with a tile adhesive or mortar, for example. The primer is dependent on the difference in absorbency from the ground.
The connection, angle and movement joints are finally closed with permanently elastic silicone (for example, mould blocker).
You must not forget the faucet joints. One should use only neutral silicone in this case (mould blocker is also suitable).
Sealing
Old tiles
First of all, clean the old tile with an alkaline cleaner (or colored concentrate).
Second of all, seal the old tiles with highly flexible tile adhesive or with micro granular tile adhesive.
Third of all, seal the area with a direct sealing spray (e.g. a shower and bath sealed with sealing tape).
Fourth of all, install a highly flexible tile adhesive (highly flexible tile adhesive, micro granular tile adhesive) after drying. Grouting is recommended (highly flexible grout of 2-15 mm).
Seal on plaster, plasterboard and cement
First of all, clean the surface. See the details on the preparation of the ground mentioned above.
Second of all, the thin surface should be primed with a solvent-free primer (Ceresit solvent-free primer, for instance). Rub the bumps with a highly flexible tile adhesive (highly flexible tile adhesive, micro granular tile adhesive) or repair them.
For example, you can improve the downgrade. The scraper should be dry before further processing. A drying period of at least 24 hours is recommended.
Third of all, the alternative sealing includes sealing tape.
DIY plumbing is very easy.Fourthly, glue the tiles with a highly flexible tile adhesive (Ceresit highly flexible tile adhesive, micro granular tile adhesive). The joints can be made with highly flexible grout of 2-15 mm.
Seal the joints for lasting protection of your bathroom from moisture. In other words, provide waterproofing.
