Begin by removing the old tile or the fiberglass shower wall.
Sealing tile shower walls.
This means that properly waterproofing a shower is not just a recommendation it is essential in protecting your home or commercial structure from the effects of water.
Also tile is heavy so put down blankets to protect the floors and tub from being damaged by falling pieces.
If the tile soaks up the sealant seal the entire shower.
Simply wipe the surface of the slate tiles with the absorbent paper towels or cotton cloth to remove any wet areas of sealer that are on the surface of the slate tiles and grout.
The tile does not come down completely to meet the fiberglass but stops slightly above it leaving a small gap.
This is a dusty job so use plastic to cover your doorways wear a respirator that s rated for dust cover the floor with a drop cloth and make sure there s plenty of ventilation.
The standard shower is one of the wettest places on earth with the equivalent of 2 500 inches of rainfall a year.
Use latex based products to seal both grout and tile.
Fiberglass shower pans are frequently installed with tiled walls in the shower.
In this quick episode i discuss how and why you should seal the grout and tile of your bathroom.