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[Stef]

Tanked a new build shower today, amazed that the builder listened to me.
I reckon it took me 4hrs by the time I cut the tapes & put 2 coats of paste on the walls (3 sided shower 900x760)
£80 for the 4hrs work & £50 for the paste roughly so not far away at £150- £200 for the completed job.

 

[LM]

What type of paste is that Steff, was there classi seal installed?

 

[peteablard]

Think I'm going to up my price for tanking!

 

[Stef]

What type of paste is that Steff, was there classi seal installed?

I told the plumber to ditch the classi seal as I was tanking it.
Mapegum with Mapei tape.

 

[LM]

I told the plumber to ditch the classi seal as I was tanking it.
Mapegum with Mapei tape.

I like to combine the two

 

[Qwerty]

I like to combine the two

Out of interest have you called Mapei technical support to ask if this would invalidate the guarantee they offer? Would be interested to find out.

 

[widler]

I use tm tanking kit , seems good and its in with the price if they want it

 

[LM]

Out of interest have you called Mapei technical support to ask if this would invalidate the guarantee they offer? Would be interested to find out.

By using two different manufacturers I cant imagine they'd guarantee it at all, but to me it's a no brainer, how can it go wrong

 

[LM]

I prfer to use a self adhesive tape in this system as well

 

[Stef]

I like to combine the two

If it's fitted correct then it would be ok but I find the plumbers leave too much silicone on the top edge & leaves you with a lip at the bottom of the tile.