Prepare Shower Enclosure Substrate
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What happens here
The video opens with a view of a shower enclosure under construction. The walls are fitted with orange Schluter-Kerdi Board, a waterproof foam panel, partially covered in white patches, likely cured thin-set mortar used to seal seams or embed fasteners. A Bosch laser level is visibly mounted on a wall, suggesting its use in establishing plumb and level lines for the tiling process. The shower pan appears to be in place, ready for the wall tiling to commence. This preparatory stage is crucial for ensuring a waterproof and stable foundation for the tiles.
Goal: Ensure shower walls and pan are prepped and waterproofed for tiling.
Tools and materials
- Bosch Laser Level Bosch — Establishing plumb and level lines for accurate tile installation
- Schluter-Kerdi Board Schluter — Creating a waterproof and stable substrate for shower wall tiles
- Shower Pan — Forming the sloped, waterproof floor of the shower enclosure
- Thin-set Mortar — Adhering backer board to studs (if not directly screwed) and sealing seams of waterproofing membranes
- Trowel — Applying thin-set mortar