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    Jun 22, 2008, 02:30 PM
    Laying ceramic tile over exsisting concrete floor
    I have an exsisting bathroom floor drain in a shower area, it has the slope and ready to go for tile only. Is there any type of waterproof membrane available without using a mudset underlay. I don't want to have to build up the exsisting drain, I'm not sure that the exsisting is treaded to add to it. So is there a waterproof membrane that I can lay tile directly over?
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    Jun 25, 2008, 01:46 PM
    Let me be sure I understand what you are doing. The floor drain you mention, is it a floor drain like in any basement or is it a shower drain. Is there a curb built up around the shower perimeter or is this a walk in shower room ?
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    Jul 1, 2008, 12:09 PM
    How do I instal ceramic on a concrete floor
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    Jul 1, 2008, 12:11 PM
    How do I lay ceramic tile on a concrete slab in the basement of my house
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    Jul 1, 2008, 07:54 PM
    Terry, you should really start your own post by clicking on ASK. Use thinset with a trowel notch large enough for your tile size. The bag will tell you.
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