I started fitting wet walks and mermaid boards in hotels years ago because there is t grout to go black and the ease as stated above.
Wall under tile is wet.
Install a damp proof course.
Leaks typically start along the bottom of the wall where the tile meets the top of the tub or shower pan.
Ceramic and porcelain tile more than almost any other surface material needs a stable flat flex free substrate.
Even the slightest amount of movement in a building structure can telegraph to the tile and crack it.
For wet areas such as shower walls you must take certain precautions.
Wet walls will be cheaper to install easier to clean and easier to replace if you change your mind.
This job is best left to the.
The ultimate goal of preparing a wall for tile is to create a flat dry solid structurally sound surface firmly attached to the wall studs with no flexibility or movement that could damage installed tile and grout.
Jun 4 2012 1 hi there we ve had a damp problem in our bathroom which has manifested with discoloured patches on the walls in the room directly below the bathroom.
Learn how to prep a shower wall for tile.
Check there s enough room under the floorboards for moisture to evaporate from the soil below and pass out through sub floor wall vents.
Learn how to repair shower tile after leaks by following the ideas below.