Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    elskeptico's Avatar
    elskeptico Posts: 18, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Sep 10, 2007, 09:57 PM
    "waterproof membrane" for tile floors
    I keep reading that I should use a "waterproof membrane" for my bathroom floor (which has a tub/shower). But they never mention what could constitute a "waterproof membrane". What can I use for this? Is it the same as a "decoupling" material like Ditra?

    I just know that if I walk into Home Depot asking for a "waterproof membrane" they'll point me toward the tarps.
    ac101's Avatar
    ac101 Posts: 463, Reputation: 57
    Full Member
     
    #2

    Sep 11, 2007, 11:44 AM
    If you are actually doing a shower stall home stores should carry this in the tile or flooring section it's a very thick either vinyl or pvc flexible membrane specifically for doing shower floors.
    IF you are covering just the floor surface with tile and have a wood substrate at least 3/4 plywood then just use a good thin set and ceramic tile backer board. If I have missed anything please let me know.
    glavine's Avatar
    glavine Posts: 895, Reputation: 87
    Senior Member
     
    #3

    Sep 11, 2007, 12:05 PM
    A membrane and detra is 2 different products, detar being much more expensive but much more reliable. You can get a membrane from a plumming store, or possibly a roofing company, the membrane looks like an intertube. Black, its just rubber

    As far as Lowe's or home depot, you need to ask in the tile section

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Fan Blower not working in "ON" or "AUTO" in heat or AC [ 13 Answers ]

Got home from the Brewer game this afternoon and noticed the house was warm(78). Outside was 91. I checked the T-stat and it was set correct. Noticed the air vents weren't blowing anything. Went outside and the condenser and fan was running fine. Then I went downstairs to the furnace unit to see...

A/C or Heat does not work w/thermostat set "on" or "auto". [ 22 Answers ]

A/C or Heat doesn't work in "on" or "auto". Fan will not come on at the "on" position either. I changed the batteries in the thermostat. I also read somewhere to disconnect the "Y" and hold it to the "R" on the thermostat for two minutes. That will tell me if the thermostat is the problem. ...

Honda accord 2000 6 cyl " the light "check" is on" [ 1 Answers ]

My honda accord 2000 6 cyl. With 101000k miles is was with the light "check" on. I took To a non-honda mechanic and he erased it. The computer said that the code is PO700, and the mechanic said that it needs to have the "transmission rebuilt", and the price ranges from $ 1500.00 - 1600.00. My...

Can not "copy", "paste" and "cut" ! [ 2 Answers ]

Last week, my laptop was infected by virus, I sent for repair. After that, I couldn't find "copy" and "cut", and"paste" is in grey colour ! What have to do to have them back ? Can someone help ? Thanks in advance !


View more questions Search