Construction Phase

Bathroom Waterproofing Master Class

This collection of videos and animations provides best practices for overall bathroom design, waterproofing materials and techniques, and step-by-step instructions for laying problem-free tile.

In the average bathroom, it rains several times a day. All that moisture can create problems, both short- and long-term. Here's how to avoid them.

This collection of videos and animations provides best practices for overall bathroom design, waterproofing materials and techniques, and step-by-step instructions for laying problem-free tile.

Tub and Shower Waterproofing

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5 Step Waterproofing System: Best Practices for Tile Showers

All complex assemblies involving multiple trades demand the critical, and constant, focus of supervisors. Where one trade ends and another begins must show continuity. If you ...
Dec. 26, 2018
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Weak Links in the Shower: 4 Shortcomings in Waterproofing Logic

Curbs, corners, and drains are the culprits of most shower leaks. If you do not build redundancy into the system, you are building risk into it
Oct. 3, 2016
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Shower WaterProofing Advanced Topics

7 less common (but potentially problematic) shower waterproofing situations
Oct. 21, 2016
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It Takes 10 Minutes to Waterproof a Shampoo Niche #TheRightWay

'This is the most important part to waterproof because this is the place where all the water will end up and it might leak if not done correctly.' —Michal Mroczko
Dec. 23, 2017
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A Waterproof Base for Tub Tile

​In a room that gets hosed down with hot water two or three times every day, waterproofing is a BFD.
Nov. 17, 2015

Tiling Tips and Strategies

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Trowel and Error: How to Lay BIG Tile

Sloppy mortar application means sloppy tile that #Fails
Jan. 8, 2018
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How to Install Tile in a Tub or Shower Surround

Seven tips for a better installation and some advanced tile saw acrobatics, too
Nov. 1, 2016
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Tile Waterproofing for Cement Backer Board

Retiling a tub surround is a common remodeling project because tubs have a track record for quitting early
Dec. 9, 2015

Design Guide

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7 Universal Design Bathroom Upgrades

Make a bathroom more inclusive with simple design decisions
Aug. 24, 2016
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Moisture Management Design Rule 3: Use Moisture Tolerant Materials

A closer look at using moisture-resistant materials for wet locations.
Aug. 11, 2016
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Moisture Management Design Rule 1: Control Liquid Water

Rain is the biggest water threat that houses face, but there are some slow and steady mechanisms that can snowball on you, too
May 8, 2015
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Shampoo Niche Design Tips

Keep them dry, slope the flat parts, and let the dimensions follow the grout lines
Dec. 21, 2015

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Doug Horgan, Dan Morrison

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