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Constructors used mortar beds before concrete boards became popular. Mortar beds comprise thin concrete mortar areas that are often created on top of wooden subfloors. The purpose of a mortar bed is mainly to give tiles a suitable surface to bond to. On the other hand, RedGard is a liquid waterproofing membrane that is highly … Read more
Tyvek has been around for years, and during that period, it acquired many uses. For example, Tyvek protects materials from water damage in the construction industry. Considering its durability, Tyvek is an excellent choice for almost any project. For homeowners interested in using Tyvek over a foam board, you may wonder if this project is … Read more
A lot of us are used to concrete floors. But it’s not the only material that can be used. Gypcrete is also a suitable construction material. Architects and homeowners use gypcrete because it’s much lighter and easier to work with. Gypcrete contains gypsum plaster, Portland cement, and sand. A gypcrete floor is an excellent choice … Read more
A backer board is one of the most common products used in a construction project. It can be used to support flooring, walls, and tile installations. Backer boards can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, and ceilings. Backer boards contain various ingredients such as cement and reinforcing fibers. Most backer boards are strong and are a superior choice … Read more
If you are installing tiles in your bathroom, tub, or kitchen, you will need to waterproof the walls. As you may already know, tiles are not water-resistant and will let water seep through. For an area that experiences a lot of exposure to moisture, waterproofing is crucial to ensure the structures behind do not get … Read more
When building a tub, shower, or kitchen, you will need a lot of materials such as tiles, cement boards, and faucets. One of the most important things people forget is waterproofing membranes. Anywhere there is a risk of water exposure, there must be a waterproofing material to prevent moisture from damaging other materials and leading … Read more
For those who may have never used RedGard, this liquid waterproofing material made by Custom Building Products cures into a monolithic membrane. RedGard is one of the most popular waterproofing materials because it is effective and very easy to install. RedGard can be applied on a wide range of substrates. Today, we will be focusing on how … Read more
When constructing or renovating a shower, kitchen, or any room that will be exposed to a lot of moisture, expect to deal with a lot of waterproofing products. Waterproofing is necessary as it ensures the water or moisture doesn’t seep through the walls and floor, damaging structures and leading to mold growth. Some of the … Read more
Before drywalls were introduced, people used to plaster over walls. Plaster is a paste made by mixing gypsum and other ingredients with water. When applied on a surface, it hardens into a durable finish. Plaster performs the same task as drywall. They smoothen the surface, only they are more durable and stronger than drywall. Because … Read more
When setting up a shower or bathtub, you must be 100% sure there won’t be leaks. Some of the products you can use to waterproof your shower system are RedGard and Kerdi. These two are different systems that should be used separately. You either use Kerdi or RedGard to waterproof your shower. And the good … Read more
Woodchip wallpaper was quite popular in the 1970s and 80s. Even though that was decades ago, some homes still have woodchip on the walls. If you have moved to a new house or are renting and stumbled across woodchip, you may be interested in covering it with wallpaper. Installing wallpaper on your walls is an … Read more
You can do many things to an MDF board, but plastering isn’t one of them. The material of an MDF board doesn’t offer adequate grip for the plaster to adhere to. Therefore, when you plaster over an MDF board, it will eventually fall off, and the repairs will be very costly, especially if you had … Read more