How To Install Ceramic Tile Over Redguard

Ceramic and porcelain tile are so frequently installed at or above grade level on a cement board underlayment or directly on plywood that it almost seems novel to install tile directly on concrete.

How to install ceramic tile over redguard.

Install the tile work onto the membrane but do not bridge the joint. Those big triangular holes in the mud job i filled in with plaster. Can i just sand this down and apply red guard. Apply a minimum 3 64 1 2 mm of redgard over the joint and the substrate following the instructions provided previously.

Installing tile directly on concrete. After the tile work is properly set follow the architect s and manufacturer s instructions to fill the joint with a specified color sealant. Hi i am attempting to install 3 6 subway tiles in the bathroom and tub surround over an old mud job the old mud job and lathe seem very solid. The mfr just states to use a custom polymer modified thin set.

Press the tile onto the floor. Can i use a ceramic tile adhesive over the red guard. How do i support the 2nd row of tiles without disturbing the waterproof membrane on the walls. Water damage prevention is active from both sides of the redgard membrane.

Now second i am getting ready to install tile in a shower on the walls over redguard. Hello everyone first just wanted to say what great info is available on this site. You can lay new ceramic tile right over the old using the prep techniques we show here. I am going to use redgard waterproofing roller applied membrane over cement bd then thinset then the tile itself.

Using redgard under floor and wall tile will create a barrier that will be undisturbed after the tile is installed and grouted. Redgard waterproofing membrane is an easy to install solution to prevent water leaks through horizontal and vertical installations. Roughen the tile with 80 grit sandpaper. It avoids the time consuming messy tear out process.

As for setting the tiles i proficient experience in hardwood flooring finishing carpentry and light masonry work. The red guard was applied as an extra layer of water proofing protection. Grind them down with a grinder. Lay a level on the old tile and mark any high spots.

Which thinset should i use. As there was no direction on the red guard pale as to what thin set use i figured i would inquire. I am about to start tiling our shower ceramic tile on floor seat walls ceiling.