A leak-proof wet room is easy to obtain using Kerakoll products. The experts at Tilemaster Adhesives explain how.
When creating a wet room, the most common combination in the UK is to use timber panelling on the floor and tile backer on the walls. We have created the guide below with this in mind. However, it can be adapted for other substrates - just ask our team.
Firstly, ensure that the panels in the timber substrate are dry, level and screwed down firmly with no room for movement. Then, apply a layer of Keragrip Eco. This solvent-free liquid promotes adhesion to the substrate and is easy and safe to use. Next install a layer of cement board using H40 Gel or H40 Advanced, where time is of the essence, to fix it in place. These gel-adhesives are ideal for use on timber substrates as they have a high degree of deformability. Then, waterproof the area by applying a first coat of Nanodefense Eco with a roller over the walls and floors, followed by Aquastop 120 tape over all joints and then apply a second coat of Nanodefense Eco to the entire area.
Next fix the tiles with either H40 Gel or H40 Advanced gel-adhesives. Grout the joints with Fugalite Bio, Kerakoll’s hypo-allergenic water-based resin grout. Finally apply Silicone Color to all internal joints.
Further technical details and advice can be obtained from Tilemaster Adhesives Ltd’s team who will be delighted to help you with your project. Email: info@kerakoll.co.uk
