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myhometiling · 14-09-2007

doing a bathroom floor 2 ceiling.
shower in middle of bath.
would u just use silicone round the bath r would u use
a tanking system...
calvy

**Dave** · 14-09-2007

Would be ideal to use a tanking system but depends on what the customer would pay for...you still silicone round the bath as well..............dave..

penno · 14-09-2007

On the subject of tanking what do you advise the customer? Most customers i have had decline to have it but what advice should i give? As in what are the affects of not tanking (say you were tiling over plaster), would you say to a customer? Water could penetrate after 12 months for example (even if well grouted and sealed. Hope you understand difficult to get what i mean across in words.

myhometiling · 14-09-2007

thanks dave.

money not a problem with this one, been told 2 get what i
need, just wants it right.

want 2 keep myself right.

calvy

**Dave** · 14-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by penno

On the subject of tanking what do you advise the customer? Most customers i have had decline to have it but what advice should i give? As in what are the affects of not tanking (say you were tiling over plaster), would you say to a customer? Water could penetrate after 12 months for example (even if well grouted and sealed. Hope you understand difficult to get what i mean across in words.

the majority of domestic showers do not get exposed to prolonged wetting..so in theory its not usually a problem if a water resistant grout is used..but it doesnt hurt to tank for long term peace of mind..........dave..

penno · 14-09-2007

So is it actually even worth suggesting tanking in a normal house that has a bath with a shower fitted?

**Dave** · 14-09-2007

It is worth mentioning yes..as the customer then has the option ..if they say yes then it beneficial to you as well and not just them ..pennies.lol.lol......joking aside.. advise customer to put a kit in and if they refuse then don't panic at least they have had the option..so no come backs to you.....dave....

penno · 14-09-2007

If the tiles are laid with top class addy and grouted and sealed well can you really expect much water penetrating through Dave?
Only asking cause a few weeks ago i had a customer who asked "if i don't have it sealed what are the affects and how long would it be before it affected my walls"

**Dave** · 14-09-2007

if you use a penetrating grout sealer ..then it should be fine in a domestic shower..will have to re-seal the grout every couple of years..........dave...

p.s. read this thread on grout sealers.....http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/tile-g...at-sealer.html

myhometiling · 14-09-2007

i think it is always worth suggesting tanking.
you are a sales person as well as a tiler.

calvy

penno · 14-09-2007

Cheers boys appreciate the advice.