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How do you use Red Guard waterproofing?
Apply RedGard at a rate or 110 sq ft per gallon each coat. If using a trowel, spread the material with the trowel held at a 45° angle, and then flattens the ridges. If using a roller, apply a continuous, even film with overlapping strokes. An airless sprayer may be used for the waterproofing application.
Can you tile on RedGard?
You can install thinset mortar and tile directly onto RedGard. For best results, mix mortar in small batches and apply it to the shower wall a small area at a time. Use a notched tile trowel to spread mortar whenever you are tiling over RedGard.
Can you use RedGard on concrete?
A: RedGard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane is not suitable for use when mitigating moisture over concrete slabs without a vapor barrier under them. A: This is intended to replace the plastic vapor barrier used when building a shower so I believe you can definitely used in your concrete slab.
How long after applying RedGard can you tile?
Allow the RedGard membrane to cure for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The color will turn from pink to a solid red sheet with no pink spots when it is fully dry. It is most important that you wait for the color of the product to turn completely red as ambient conditions will make the dry time vary.
What happens if you don’t use RedGard?
If you were planning on using red guard, you probably didn’t use a barrier behind the backer board. In that case if you don’t use red guard, your doing nothi g to protect the house from failures of the grout or tile or ant excess moisture. If you did use a barrier, it may be bad to then use red guard.
Do you need RedGard over cement board?
You really don’t need the RedGard, but the more protection the betterso go for it. And yes, you can do the boards beforehand. But, hit the filled seams & screws (your weak points) as soon as a panel is ready to give it some time to setup.
Can you paint over Red Guard waterproofing?
You can paint over RedGard, but it will void the warranty that comes with the RedGard product. The warranty is in place to show that the manufacturer is confident that this product is going to remain waterproof for the duration of its time on your wall or floor.
What thinset goes with RedGard?
What Kind Of Thinset Do I Use Over Redguard? A person should use a modified thinset like Flexbond over Redgard, since the Flexbond modified thinset lists redgard as one of the surfaces it can be applied to.
How much red guard do I need?
When dry, apply at least one full coat of RedGard® to the primed area. When used as a vapor barrier, apply one full coat (20 to 25 mils wet) where vapor transmission is up to 8 lbs per 1000 sq. ft per day and two full coats (20 to 25 mils wet each coat) where vapor transmission is up to 12 lbs per 1000 sq. ft per day.
Can I use RedGard on shower floor?
Using a direct bonded waterproofing membrane (RedGard is such) on the interior of your shower walls over a traditional shower pan is fine. Do only the walls, not any part of the floor.
How long is redguard good for?
$179.99 Container Size 1 Gal. Shelf Life 18 Mo. Brand RedGard UPC 00010186764375 Package Quantity 1.
How much does RedGard cover per gallon?
Coverage Chart Size Coverage 1 Gallon (3.78 L) 25 sq. ft. (2.3 M 2 ) 3.5 Gallon (13.2 L) 88 sq. ft. (8.2 M M 2 ) RedGard as Waterproof Membrane: 1 Gallon (3.78 L) 55 sq. ft. (5.1 M 2 ).
Do I need RedGard on green board?
Put the green board up, coat it with redgard, stick on your tiles. The water will just wick to the other areas not covered in redgard or get behind the green board and leak somewhere else. You will be doing versions of the same thing over and over, you will have mold issues, tiles will fall off.
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Is RedGard good for shower walls?
RedGard Creates a Waterproof and Crack Resistant Membrane Applying RedGard to any surface is super easy. If you can paint a wall you can use RedGard no problem. And for this shower, we only needed one gallon. Roll it on the wall with a 3/4 inch nap roller.
Can I use RedGard on bathroom floor?
Redgard is recommended by the manufacturer as both a decoupling membrane (for tile) to prevent cracking and for water proofing for such things as shower stalls. You need a good substrate and it will take at least two coats (I would recommend 3) to get enough thickness.
Can you RedGard over silicone?
Apply the RedGard SpeedCoat membrane to the bottom of the flange. After the sealant is tacky to the touch, approximately 10 minutes, apply an initial coat of the membrane. When dry, apply an additional coat of the membrane. NOTE: Apply membrane over Silicone Caulk within 3 hours.
Is Red Guard a good product?
Red guard is a great product that I have used in many bathroom jobs.
Can you tile directly over durock?
There is no need to install backer board on a concrete substrate—ceramic tile can be applied right over concrete, provided the surface is flat, smooth, and free of significant cracks.
