Has anybody used Georgia-pacific’c Dens-shield tile backer? I’ve used it once and i like it for ease of installation?
Anybody have problems with it?
lew
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It is fine for a non wet situation. I would never, ever use it in showers or a bath surround.
Boris
"Sir, I may be drunk, but you're crazy, and I'll be sober tomorrow" -- WC Fields, "Its a Gift" 1927
See my response on the thread "felt behind concrete board" for my feelings on dens shield... overall I think a good product. I disagree somewhat with Boris that it shouldn't be used in situations where it's exposed to water. For areas that require light- to medium-duty waterproofing, as long as it's installed correctly it should perform very well.
I think GP is now offering a lifetime guarantee for dens-shield installations...
lew,
I haven't done a lot of tile, but I wouldn't hesitate to use Dens-shield in any application that the manufacturer says it's good for.
Everytime this subject has come up over the past three years, I look for a post from someone who says that they used it and it didn't work. I haven't seen such a post yet (which doesn't mean it hasn't been posted....).
Rich Beckman
Rich
Thank you
lew
Done miles of tiles...lol..actually just finishing up zillions of miles of a tile job today. Floor! I used Wonderboard because the Durorock was outta stock. Cost me about a buck more a sheet. What I noticed was....the Wonderboard was a ton heavier then the Durorock. I know the WBis for outdoor and heavy water use......but IMHO on "floors" that arent in great shape I think I'd use the WB due to its intensity........not just its waterresistintness.....Denshield I worry about till I read more comments.
AndyIt's not who's right, it's who's left ~ http://CLIFFORDRENOVATIONS.COM
I recently completed a tub surround remodel. I used Durock cement board. I think its the next best thing to a morter bed, especially in a shower area. I used denshield once for a hot tub surround. In that situation, the walls are probably not getting too wet so it should work well. If I was very concerned about waterproofing though, I don't think I would use denshield.
Opinions are like ... well, you know the rest.
Edited 5/10/2002 9:07:04 PM ET by Rob
Rob
Different subject,you mention using this product on a hot tub. Was this a built from scratch tub,if so I would like some info on this subject. I have been wanting to build one for a while but am having trouble coming up with information.
No, I did not build the tub from scratch. The tub was purchased and set in place. I was actually helping a friend with the work. We installed denshield on the corner walls where the tub sat, then the walls were later tiled. The project became pretty involved with the eletrical and plumbing in such close proximity. The end result was great but the whole job was a royal pain. My buddy had problems with an unlicensed plumber, the inspector, and not to mention a new, huge hot water heater that was needed to fill the dog gone tub.I wouldn't recommend putting a hottub in a basement unless time and money are not a big factor.
Hope this helps.
Depending on your idea of make your own,try http://www.snorkel.com They sell woodfired cedar soaking tubs and in conversation with them will sell parts to make your own. Hope this helps. Ken
I've used Denshield for more than 10 years, never had any problems, If you use Durock or similiar , be sure to use vapor barrier behind it, or it WILL leak eventually, remember, concrete IS porous. Denshield is not porous and you DO NOT use a vapor barrier behind it.
It's available in 4x8 or even 4x10 sheets and is a breeze to cut and install, especially compared to concrete backers.
Geoff