Ibc Shower Wall Tile Back

In toilet and bath rooms you need a smooth hard nonabsorbent surface on all walls to a minimum of 6.

Ibc shower wall tile back.

The back of the tile should be 90 100 covered in thin set. Shower wall tile cracks can be caused by either the inferior quality of the tile used or in most cases the instability of the surface underneath the tile usually caused by improper fixing bad adhesive water damage and more. The 2006 international building code includes section 1210 surrounding materials which specifies where you need nonabsorbent surfaces. Spread some adhesive at the back of the new tile using a notched trowel.

Backbuttering tiles ensures a good bond with the wall thin set. The shower walls feature two molded in soap dishes and a shelf along the back wall providing plenty of storage space for bathing essentials. This is perhaps the most important step that some folks forget. Back butter each tile and run the thin set grooves the same directions as the wall.

This shower wall kit has an interlocking design providing a neat 1 piece appearance. Clean the thin set off the tile. Carefully place the new tile on. For added shine dry the area with a microfiber cloth buffing to a glossy finish.

Embed tile into the thin set on wall. Regularly mop or sponge your tiles with 2 tablespoons of all purpose cleanser mixed into a gallon of hot water. This isn t required at dwelling units.