Which is the Best Waterproofing System for a Tub Shower

💥Waterproofing System Comparison💥

Its a question I get all the time, "Which is the best waterproofing method out there for a tile shower?"

It comes down to 3 main factors:

Availability (Can I pick it up now & get to work 😄)
Time of Installation (if you are a contractor, time is money)
Price/Budget

Foam board is no doubt the easiest & fastest system to install
Especially the sealant application type systems

Not all are price friendly though...
Kerdi board for instance can cost upwards of $80 a sheet!
For a tutorial on Kerdi Board Installation check out this section of the Ultimate Curbless Shower Course - https://bit.ly/3L0g5mw

Foam boards like WEDI can be quite costly too!
For a tutorial on WEDI Board Installation check out this section of the Custom Tile Shower Course - https://bit.ly/3OVe24E

Hydro-Blok Foam Board is pretty much an identical type of product as WEDI
For a tutorial on Hydo-Blok Board Installation check out this section of the Tub/Shower Replacement Course - https://bit.ly/48gdL40

One of my favorite foam boards is Go Board - https://bit.ly/48gdL40
Readily available
Fast & Easy
For a tutorial on installing Go Board check out these sections of courses:
Tub/Shower Bathroom Remodel in 7 days or Less - https://bit.ly/3L1SMsI
3 Day Tile Shower Course - https://bit.ly/3GKQ5Jl
Converting a Tub to Shower Course - https://bit.ly/3RP8zz2

Most sealant application type systems can be installed easily in a couple of hours 👊

Another popular method is sheet membranes like Schluter Kerdi

This method becomes very cost effective if you use drywall as a backer board 👍
For a tutorial on Schluter Kerdi Membrane Installation check out this section of the Ultimate Curbless Shower Course - https://bit.ly/480QmUK

GURU Membrane is a very similar membrane product
Biggest issue about membrane application is the mess.....Its not a very fun method to apply

Then you can't forget about a traditional method with cement board 👍
This has been a method used for decades
For a tutorial on installing cement board check out this section of the Home Office Bathroom Course - https://bit.ly/47iDBDX

Cement board is not waterproof on its own though
A liquid waterproofing must be applied to be waterproof
Ardex 8+9 is one of my favorite liquid membranes
Check out this section of the Basement Bathroom Course for tutorial on Ardex 8+9 - https://bit.ly/47iDBDX

Redgard is probably the most popular liquid membrane used over cement board
I would argue primarily for its availability
For a tutorial on Redgard application check out this section of the Home Office Bathroom Course - https://bit.ly/3td1xup

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