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wilfredolimb · 25-06-2008

Hi,

I was wondering should I be thinking of how to tank/water proof my bathsurround?
I'm also building an access panel, how can ensure this is all waterproof too, sounds tricky

anyone tanked and tiled a surround?

Cheers

**Dave** · 25-06-2008

You could use something like wedi board to build it with... WEDI
or you could use kerdi mat from schluter to protect the surround if it is already built...as long as it is protectd from water ingression ....

wilfredolimb · 25-06-2008

cheers dave, but my bath surround is similar to pic below, so water can accumulate on it, it will be tiled so would sealing the lip of the bath against the tiles be enough?

**Dave** · 25-06-2008

I did one that was tiled with travertine and i tanked mine with schluters kerdi membrane.....the surround was built with 22mm marine ply as well.....just tanked it for extra security.......

wilfredolimb · 25-06-2008

ok Dave, have I got this right:

i've built my surround from stud,
screw marine ply (i was going to use No More Ply?)
tanking membrane, tape edges/corners.
tile straight onto this?

am i missing any details? thanks again

wilfredolimb · 02-07-2008

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Originally Posted by wilfredolimb

ok Dave, have I got this right:

i've built my surround from stud,
screw marine ply (i was going to use No More Ply?)
tanking membrane, tape edges/corners.
tile straight onto this?

am i missing any details? thanks again

can anyone confirm this is the way to do it please?

**grumpygrouter** · 02-07-2008

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Originally Posted by wilfredolimb

can anyone confirm this is the way to do it please?

yes, that would be fine. if tiling onto a tanked surface, best to use a powder adhesive, flexy is best.

Lee1973 · 02-07-2008

Hi Gents, Silly question time how do you get the Access panel to stay in place?

**Dave** · 02-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilfredolimb

ok Dave, have I got this right:

i've built my surround from stud,
screw marine ply (i was going to use No More Ply?)
tanking membrane, tape edges/corners.
tile straight onto this?

am i missing any details? thanks again

sorry for not replying , didn't see your reply post.....yes that will be fine...put the membrane on with cement based flexible adhesive and use cement based to tile it with.....

good luck...

**Dave** · 02-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee1973

Hi Gents, Silly question time how do you get the Access panel to stay in place?

Magnetic catches.......

Lee1973 · 02-07-2008

the sipmlest solutions

why didn't I think of that cheers Dave! next question where can I buy these tricks of the trade? I want to build a bath surround in my bathroom just to gain some experience,

Lee.

quote=Dave;100255]Magnetic catches.......

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**Dave** · 02-07-2008

B and bloody Q..

.....or you can buy this system from schluter.....

First, adhere an aluminium bracket to the back of each perimeter tile with tile adhesive so that the magnet extends beyond the tile’s edge.
Set tiles with the magnets attached as perimeter limits, so that four magnets extend into the access opening.
To form the access panel cover, connect the corresponding number of tiles by attaching a tile to their backs with tile adhesive.
Using silicone, adhere the counterplates to the back of the panel cover in alignment with the perimeter magnets.
After the silicone has cured, install the cover and seal the surrounding joint with a colour co-ordinated sealing compound.