Tanking

Tanking a shower area is always a good idea as water eventually gets behind tiles causing the plasterboard to perish. Here we show hoe to tank a shower area using a tanking kit. For more information about tiling please see our tiling section- http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/tiling/index.htm

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[tommmmmer]

I wonder if they do this in the timber frame throw ups that spring up in days.

[ultimatehandyman]

@tommmmmer

Not sure but I know a few people with relatively new houses that have had to re-do their shower area because of water ruining the plasterboard behind the tiles!

[FrankaDith]

U da man

[ultimatehandyman]

@FrankaDith

Thanks LOL

[sam020885]

Thanks for these excellent videos, well made, well presented easy to understand, great advice. I will be able to tackle my bathroom next month with the knowledge I have gained from this series of videos. Keep up the good work. One question about tanking, can the tanking solution be applied with a roller?

[ultimatehandyman]

@sam020885

No, I don't think it can.

I have put what is left of the kit in my lockup now, but I am sure it said that you had to apply it by brush.

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[sam020885]

@SuperAwesomeBalls Thanks for that.......

[SuperAwesomeBalls]

@sam020885 Yes you can use a roller to apply it, the tile pros at the construction company I work at are always using a roller and they apply 3 coats

[tommmmmer]

@ultimatehandyman

they literally don't make em as t hey used to :)

[ultimatehandyman]

@PetesCubingSolutions

It's worth doing it to prevent any future problems, but it adds a couple of days to the job as it has to dry etc.

Thanks for the comment ;-)