The same argument can be made for the shower floor tile. The tile surface of your shower pan (floor) is not totally waterproof. Water will move through the grout lines, the tile (depending on the tile) and any imperfections that develop over time. It is the job of the shower pan, wit...
Using a 3/4" U-notched trowel (supplied with all Tile-Basins), trowel some modified thin-set into the area that the basin is to be installed (Important: do not use a "premixed" thin-set. It will not cure properly). Liberally apply a bead of polyurethane sealant (found at most home...
PVC for potable water is definitely used in places. My family built houses in the 1970s and 80s, and PVC was absolutely used back then. Not now in the US. however I’ve seen it commonly used overseas still. Here in Chicago, we have cast iron and clay tile (yes clay) for residential...
Granite and marble are both beautiful, but can get expensive too. They are both porous stones, which means they absorb liquids relatively quickly. If you use a porous stone for a shower bench, it would need to be sealed very well to begin with. Sealant also wears off over time, especiall...
Plumber’s tape is also known as thread sealant. 10 Reinstall your spout. Download Article Put the spout back on the same way you removed it. Slide the spout over the water supply pipe and twist it clockwise. Continue to turn it until the spout is resting against the tile and the op...