Bathroom tiling: all technical requirements must be met
“One of the main reasons leads to shower leakage is ignoring technical requirements in tiling. Sadly, in many cases, it is suggested by homeowners.”
Shower leakage, a nightmare which all homeowners never wish to have. But it happens quite often, costing them a huge to fix the shower itself and damage caused by the leakage. Not to mention that it takes months to have the job done. One of the main reasons leads to this trauma is ignoring technical requirements. Sadly, in many cases, it is suggested by homeowners.
Cozy Tiling would like to take some examples:
1. Placing new tiles directly on old walls of the bathroom
Reasons for leakage:
- Tiles are easy cracked/broken due to unlevelled surface
- Adhesive becomes less effective
- No waterproofing for the shower wall area
Technical requirements:
- Installing aquiline gib boards, produced for bathroom
- Waterproofing
- Laying new tiles
2. Laying new tiles directly on old tiles of the floor
Reasons for leakage:
- Adhesive becomes less effective
- No waterproofing layer
- Unlevelled surface
Technical requirements:
- Removing old tiles
- Sanding the floor
- Levelling the floor
- Screeding if necessary
- Waterproofing
- Placing new tiles
4. Laying new tiles directly on plywood/particle boards
Reasons for leakage:
- Adhesive becomes less effective
- No waterproofing layer
Technical requirements:
- Installing cement board
- Waterproofing
- Laying new tiles
5. Waterproofing is done by homeowners or unqualified people
Technical requirements:
Waterproofing must be done by certified waterproofing experts, who have a specialist skillset, complying with BRANZ.
Reason:
They are trained to do waterproofing adequately. With their skills and experiences, they could easily detect improper waterproofing spots or defects.
6. Grouting or sealant application is done by homeowners or unqualified people
Reasons for leakage:
Faulty grouting and sealant application can present several problems after installation, especially cracks or breaks
Technical requirements:
Grouting or sealant application must be done by certified tilers.
Besides, ignoring technical steps in kitchen and outdoor tiling usually takes place such as tiling directly on the glass surface, although this can result in less damage.
Again, a simple solution:
Seek a trusted tiler who you could hand over all the responsibility of the tiling work at your home.
Then, let them do their job and have a rest!
I hope that every time, you search: trusted local tiler or tiler near me, Cozy Tiling is the one you find.
