Lime or plaster finish for inside of shower
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Comments (22)Lauren -- thanks much, we are trying to get our DIY/pro mix to "take" in our 6 x 10.5ish room! Agree we may end up with 1 fixed if budget constraints get in the way, but seems like it'd be a shame. 1) Window credit goes to tiler, though we made his job harder by forcing him to design from the full run of 6 x 6 tiles between the window. All cuts relate to that, for better or worse. 2) Yep, leaded glass -- I found/fell in love with the salvage doors years back (not in my house, alas) and basically designed the bathroom around 'em. Fell a little less in love with them after spending hours using progressively more toxic cleaners on the decades of mineral etc deposits before sending them off to the cabinetmaker. And of course after priming and painting (and painting) the cab boxes. But I'm feeling the love return, ha. 3) Oh, glass tile would have been too easy, ha. You know I love my aqua iridescent glass mosaic backsplash, but Mr Vix and I both feel in love with a ceramic liner topped with oyster shell slivers. Luckily the bath is small and our field tile was rock bottom in price, sigh. HEY MARISA -- No need to worry about being lonely while all others finish -- we just went to install our sink and the GC's plumber didn't seem to take our vanity shelf configuration into account, so we'll probably have to call (another!) pro for help. No running water for meeeeeeee though it's nice to have it out of the den (though its mirror needs to join it!):...See MoreTadelakt plaster instead of tile?
Comments (7)It's appropriate for a shower, but care is needed when cleaning, harsh chemical cleaners can harm the limestone and destroy the waterproofing characteristics of the surface. Your installer should give you care advice. Generally, weekly cleaning with a soap. It helps to recondition the surface. I prefer to install over floated mud walls. That way there will be no cracking in the corners or any other changes of plane. It is tedious to do correctly. It'd be best to find an installer where this is their profession. It's not a simple lime plaster coat that most anyone can do. For average folk, I'd put in in a master bath, or guest bath. In just any kids' bath? Not if they're young and crazy. Or if they are apathetic teens. Damage to the wall can render it a do-over. Good thing is your son already appears to be vested in the process. Good luck!...See MoreWhat's the right caulk between tile and paint inside the shower
Comments (18)you have old mud lath walls. clean them allow them to fully dry, have someone skimcoat the voids with "durabond" (not drywall mud)use a oil base primer and paint & after that silicone the joint. This will minimize moisture getting into wall yet allow to breathe and be easy to clean , durabond is cement based and doesnt re emulsify so water will not effect it in this case and the oil base will bead up water , . GOOD THING youve not got drywall up there that would be a mushy moldy mess....See MoreCan I use cement plaster in my shower?
Comments (1)Cement is not waterproof , maybe some info as to the reason you waould want any of those finishes in a shower that needs to have aeasy clean surface....See Moreigloochic
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