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  • Oct 23, 2007, 10:24 AM
    JDSeven3
    Re-Tile Shower Floor?
    Hello,

    I need help and can't find any scenarios that don't refer to full shower pan replacement.

    I have 3 year old shower that does not leak but had badly cracked grout and a few floor tiles from a foundation shift. (yes, that bad.. I fixed drywall corners up one whole side of the house! Got to love canadian winters and summers)
    In removing the grout I ultimately began pulling up tile. All my tile is out and the shower pan is in great condition... solid and almost completely dry.

    I assume I can simply apply thinset and re-tile?

    I have a few small depressions where old tile pulled out a clump of shower pan deck mud. What can I use to fill and level off before tiling?

    Thanks
    JD
  • Oct 23, 2007, 12:05 PM
    ballengerb1
    Depending on the type of tile and the size you may have to use modified thinset. Don't worry about the depressions, just fill with you thinset. I have started using a 2 part epoxy grout that is not cheap but it is very, very strong and resistant to almost everything. This should help you http://www.floorstransformed.com/choosethinset.html
  • Oct 24, 2007, 11:31 AM
    JDSeven3
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ballengerb1
    Depending on the type of tile and the size you may have to use modified thinset. Don't worry about the depressions, just fill with you thinset. I have started using a 2 part epoxy grout that is not cheap but it is very, very strong and resistent to almost everything. This should help you http://www.floorstransformed.com/choosethinset.html

    Thanks for the quick response and advice.

    I have purchase MAPEI Ultra Light modified mortar... it was the only one that did not recommend against application in wet (spa,shower) areas on the package.

    4x4 tiles... I am going to use a 1/4 v-notch trowel... tis OK?

    JD
    Thanks again!:o
  • Oct 24, 2007, 12:06 PM
    ballengerb1
    I have not used this specific product so read the can, it will tell you what size trowel to use. 1/4" is fine for floor tiling a room but sounds a bit large for 4x4 tiles. With a 4x4 tile you can go sanded or unsanded for the grout. I'd go unsanded for the sake of easier cleaning but keep your grout line down to 1/8". This may help How to Tile a Shower - wikiHow

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