Avoid These Two Pitfalls When Applying RedGard

After reviewing all of the waterproofing options for our shower including liquid applied membranes, sheet membranes, and waterproof panels; we went with the RedGard liquid applied membrane. In this video, we'll go over the application process as well as a few tips for getting the best results. RedGard is cheap, easily available, and has a proven track record for a variety of applications, especially showers. When using this product, read the directions and follow the steps carefully. I've noticed that usually whenever someone complains about the quality of RedGard, it's because they skipped a crucial step.
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[@paulsmith-dx4qc]

Never seen such a complete, detailed, and useful video about using RedGard. This is exactly what I was looking for for weeks. Thank you very much!

[@practicalhomeprojects]

Great to hear, thanks for the feedback!

[@frankj5947]

great video! You will gain subscribers in no time. Does Red guard work with plaster and lath wall or is it best to replace that with cement board or other? Thanks.

[@practicalhomeprojects]

Hi there. Thanks for the comment. I believe that RedGard will adhere to plaster just as it does to gypsum board. If you are installing in a wet area, check with your code agency to see if there are requirements for certain substrates. Best of luck!

[@1sikstang]

Do you use a normal mortar for tile on top of the red gard? Or a special one

[@practicalhomeprojects]

The instructions say "Install tile or stone with a Custom® Building Products polymer-modified mortar that meets ANSI A118.4 or A118.15 standards based on application requirements."

[@paulsmith-dx4qc]

You deluted RedGard 1:4 to pre-prime. Do you delute it for main layers?

[@practicalhomeprojects]

No dilution was made for the main layers.

[@paulsmith-dx4qc]

@@practicalhomeprojects thank you

[@_sal3m_]

Are you putting the redgard on the shower floor over a cement board?

[@practicalhomeprojects]

Hey there, We used a dry pack for the shower pan. The layers from bottom to top are: plywood subfloor, plastic sheet to slow drying time, wire mesh for shear resistance, dry pack mix which is sand and concrete, then the RedGard waterproofing layer on top.

[@RyonW]

RedGard needs to pay you, seriously.

[@practicalhomeprojects]

I wish. For now we'll just have to settle for likes on the internet. Hope you found it helpful.

[@Jstone710]

I wouldn't use Redgard on any showers. It's known to re emulsify and bleed pink through you grout joints. If you use Aquabar first you won't need to waterproof your shower other then the pan but get that hotmopped, that's the best way to go. If you really want to get down, float your shower with concrete. I floated all my showers until I got too old but then I started using Denshield. Score and snap, way less labor intensive.

[@practicalhomeprojects]

Thanks for the input; hopefully we don't have that issue. I've seen hot mopped showers, it looks reliable but not DIY friendly. RedGard has been used in hundreds of thousands of showers for decades, so I would expect that if instructions are followed then there won't be any issues. We'll keep an eye out though.