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How to Waterproof a Shower Using Wedi (Step-by-Step)

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By Daniel Miller
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Today you’ll learn how to waterproof a shower using Wedi building panels. We like this method because it’s fast and very straight forward. Plus you don’t need a ton of tools for this waterproofing.

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Learning how to waterproof a shower is one of the most important things you can do during a bathroom renovation.

Wedi is a great waterproofing method because it’s been around for over 30 years, is easy to use, and comes with a 10 year warranty.

The first step should be checking the stud walls in the shower. They should be plumb and even with each other.

If a shower niche will be installed it’s best to plan the tile layout and location of the niche before adding the wedi waterproofing panels.

Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant to the tub lip then set the first wedi building panel in place. The first screw and washer should be 6 inches above the tub or shower pan. Then a screw and washer should be added every 8 to 12 inches.

Add wedi joint sealant where wedi panels meet each other. Once all the wedi building panels are installed apply wedi joint sealant to the seams, corners, and shower transition. Then smooth the sealant with a 3 inch putty knife or wedi corner trowel. This will ensure the shower is 100% waterproof.

Watch our video to see how to waterproof a shower in a few hours using wedi

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  1. I really need a clarification please – you started 4" on top of the tub for the screws and then every 12" for the fasteners. I've asked this to my local area Wedi tech rep, and he's a real cocky know-it-all saying his way is the highway and you always start 12" from bottom whether on a shower pan or on top of a bathtub. I assume you use 4" because of a know-how after having done many remodels. Would you explain why you start at 4"? Have you seen Wedi bow out after tile job when started at 12"?

  2. Why do you shim the back wall with plywood (to bring the panel out and overlapping the tub lip), but then set the side panels on top on the tub lip (no overlap)?

  3. There needs to be more sealant in the corners and on the seams.  Wedi calls for at least a 1" wide strip on each side of every seam (including corners) that must be within 1/16" and 1/8" thick.

  4. How long do I wait to do a water leak test? Wedi is installed and I want to test to make sure everything is good prior to tiling. Thanks in advance.

  8. Ive been watching a lot of your videos and I love it and learning a lot. But I thought the board or all board sit on top of the tub flange about 1/8 of an inch?

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