NEWB: Bath reno

[dpthprcptn]

Hello forums

I am a complete newb to doing this. I do small DIY projects here and there, (installing humimdifier, welding copper pipe for installing a ball valve for said humidifier, tiling front foyer...)

However this will be my biggest DIY project yet, my parent's upstairs bathroom
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dont have much time to post more details will do that later tonight.

[AdamP]

Cool. I love DIY projects, so does my grandfather. He's rebuilt his shed like 5 times, god bless him, whatever keeps him busy.

[bbcamp]

Did gramps have trouble keeping the shed from falling down, or did he just like to change things?

[Houston Remodeler]

Fives times doesn't bother me, the question becomes - How long between re-builds?

[AdamP]

lol

It's not so much rebuilding as it is renovating I guess you could say.

[My Dream]

Good for you for taking on this project......but remember, don't start it unless you plan to finish it. It's not quite the same and the smaller type diy projects you've done in the past and hopefully that have a backup bathroom with shower or tub to get them by in the mean time.

Can't wait to see the pictures and hope all goes well.

[dpthprcptn]

hey everyone

here is my progress on this project.

I'm using DensShield for the walls. Then Redguard on the seams and screw holes. What do you guys think? Tips advice appreciated

Thanks

[dpthprcptn]

Densshield is up!

What do you guys think? Shall I tape, and seal screw holes and joints with redguard??


I'd appreciate your input

DP


P.S. Sorry the picture is horizontal!

[koihito]

It's hard to tell from the pic, but it looks to me as though you have some more work to do beside the tub and were the dens-shield ends. I also use more fasteners, but I'm anal that way :-)

That said, why only the seams and screws? Red Guard the whole thing, two coats, following the instructions.

[bbcamp]

Nathan, The Denshield instructions say not to cover the surface with another moisture barrier. It does say to seal penetrations, so a spot of Redgard would qualify, I think.

[koihito]

I did not know that, I take it back :-)

[dpthprcptn]

thanks for the guidance guys! I have a better idea of what to do now...

[dpthprcptn]

I've chosen a porcelain tile for the shower walls - in a flamed texture. I am wondering the suitability of this tile for the shower??

http://www.olympiatile.com/defaults/...OY.1224.FL.jpg

Here are the manufacturer's specs:

Technical Test Results

Frost resistance PEI Water absorption Slip Resist.
COF Wet COF Dry
Scratch hardness Breaking strength Chemical resistance Stain resistance Other
Yes 0.08% 0.77 0.62 571 lbs Yes Yes


I was told by the rep that these are suitable for floor and wall installs. No need to seal? The flamed texture gives the look of limestone

What do you guys think?

[dpthprcptn]

here is progress. Taped and mortatred the seams. RedGuarded the holes and seams. Good to go for applying 12x24 porcelain flamed textured tile???

[Houston Remodeler]

DP,

I don't use that CBU so I'll skip to the tile;

I have installed a bit of very similarly textured tile. Over time the nooks and crannies will collect some dirt. Cleaning off the grout haze will be a challenge but certainly possible. Do a test board to see if you are happy with the results. Look at the test board a few days later. Time yourself on the cleaning aspect of grouting the test board, then multiply by the SF of the job at hand, then add 50% to get an idea of how long it will take to grout the shower with satisfactory results. Its too easy to think "oh that wasn't so bad" when you do a 3 SF sample.