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Tile a Shower: Apply a Liquid Membrane

Learn how to protect vulnerable areas by applying a waterproof seal called a liquid membrane.

By Tom Meehan

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Videos in the Series

Tile a Shower: Introduction
Learn how to install a custom tile shower with professional tilesetter Tom Meehan.
Trowels and Other Essential Tile Tools
Whether you’re renting or buying, these are the tile tools you need.
Tile a Shower: Install Backerboard
Learn how to cut, fit it in place, make cutouts for plumbing fixtures, and effectively strengthen backerboard around corners and shelves.
Tile a Shower: Install a Shower Pan, Part 1
Learn the first steps to installing a quality shower pan using the popular Kerdi membrane, including tips on how to make watertight corners.
Tile a Shower: Apply a Liquid Membrane
Learn how to protect vulnerable areas by applying a waterproof seal called a liquid membrane.
Tile a Shower: Use a Story Pole for Layout
Learn how to use the story pole to locate bench seats and shampoo niches as well as avoid unsightly layout problems down the road.
Tile a Shower: Install Subway Tiles
Learn how to install field tile on the shower-stall wall, keeping it straight with a ledger and aligned as the installation progresses.
Tile a Shower: Install Glass Tile
Learn how to choose and apply a bonding material, lay out and space glass tile, and pick up some tricks on ensuring that every tile is set properly.
Tile a Shower: Install a Shower Pan, Part 2
Learn how to complete the shower pan by applying the membrane and setting the drain-flange depth.
Tile a Shower: Install a Shampoo Niche
In this episode, tiling expert Tom Meehan shares tricks for locating a niche, cutting the tile backer, building the sides, and ensuring that the base won’t collect water.
Tile a Shower: Build a Bench
Learn how to locate and install an out-of-the-box bench frame that’s ready to be tiled.

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jonah_williams | Sep 20, 2020 11:10am | #1
Would you be able to direct me to another article or reference where Mr. Meehan discusses when to use a fabric membrane beyond just the shower pan? In this series he used the Schluter Kerdi membrane for the pan and then the Hydro Ban for the niche and area beneath the shower head. What about the remaining wall areas? From the videos it seems that he just placed the tile directly on top of the Durarock walls. I'm assuming that's acceptable since it's a vertical surface and it's not a steam shower, correct?

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