Install a damp proof course.
Wall under tile is wet.
The ultimate goal of preparing a wall for tile is to create a flat dry solid structurally sound surface firmly attached to the wall studs with no flexibility or movement that could damage installed tile and grout.
In addition because showers and bathtubs are wet areas they need a substrate that will not be damaged by moisture just in case a crack in the tile or grout lets water through.
Learn how to repair shower tile after leaks by following the ideas below.
Leaks typically start along the bottom of the wall where the tile meets the top of the tub or shower pan.
Learn how to prep a shower wall for tile.
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Check there s enough room under the floorboards for moisture to evaporate from the soil below and pass out through sub floor wall vents.
For wet areas such as shower walls you must take certain precautions.
Wet walls will be cheaper to install easier to clean and easier to replace if you change your mind.
The first step to repair shower tile after a leak is to assess the damage to determine how much of the wall has gotten wet.
Even the slightest amount of movement in a building structure can telegraph to the tile and crack it.