Waterproofing A Shower
Cement board with liquid or sheet waterproofing membrane.
Waterproofing a shower. The most well known example would be the kerdi shower system by schluter systems. One that will be 100 waterproof and support the weight of tile. But there are many other products laticrete has a hydroban sheet membrane shower waterproofing system and there s the usg durock shower system.
Made of soft polyethylene materials with crack prevention capabilities the product is a bonded membrane that retards vapor. The idea is to create a watertight seal around the stall that will keep draining water from leaking into the tiny crevices around the wall joints and floorboards and causing rot and other structural issues. The third type of shower waterproofing system is the bonded sheet membranes.
Additionally many other companies like. Another excellent solution for a watertight shower is the schluter kerdi 108 sq ft waterproofing membrane.