How to cement bed (screed) a bathroom floor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, I try my best to explain how to cement bed (screed) a bathroom, I also show a little demo how to slurry and mention the sand and cement ratio. I hope this video helps people.
Cement bedding in bathrooms is an essential step in ensuring proper drainage and stability for your tiles. By creating falls toward the drain, you prevent water from pooling and causing potential damage. The standard mix ratio of 4 parts sand to 1 part cement provides a durable and strong foundation for your bathroom floor.
Moreover, waterproofing on top of the cement bedding adds an extra layer of protection against water infiltration. This waterproofing membrane acts as a barrier, preventing any moisture from seeping into the cement or underlying structure. By doing so, it helps to prolong the lifespan of your bathroom floor, reducing the risk of mold, mildew, and water damage.
Once the waterproofing has been applied, the tiles can be directly adhered to the membrane using appropriate tile adhesives. This method not only ensures a secure bond between the tiles and substrate but also simplifies the installation process.
In summary, incorporating cement bedding, waterproofing, and direct tile sticking in your bathroom project promotes proper drainage, enhances durability, and safeguards against potential water-related issues.
in the video, I mentioned a 1 in 10 fall probability, but please note that this information is outdated. The current code requires a 1 in 8 fall to occur anywhere there is a floor waste.
In my videos, I offer guidance based on my own practices. However, it's essential to remember that this represents my approach. When tackling your own projects, make sure to assess and decide what methods suit your needs best.
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Jax Tiling
www.jaxtiling.com.au
Nice work. Just a suggestion, If you wet concrete floor first and allow it to absorb for 10-20mins, the cement slurry wont dry out as quick and the cement bed will stick better
Thank you 🙏😊. Yes if the floor is very porous I usually wet it first but if not I do it as i go. I usually like to do section by section as I move towards the door to avoid getting the cement under my feet and walking it on my dropsheets lol. I'm a bit of a clean freak.
Did you use a primer under the screed or just the slurry?
No primer just a slurry
What’s slurry bro ????
It's cement mixed with water and brushed over the floor wet, so that when you apply the sand and cement mix over it, it Bonds to the concrete
Nice work and nice video. Very helpful for us DIYers. One question... how long are you leaving screed to dry/cure before you go to your next steps (presumably waterproofing, then tiling)? Thanks in advance!
Thank you very much 🙏🙏😊
Let's say the temp is 22 degrees average, If you're a Diy er give the cement bed 2 days to dry then waterproof the first coat then the next day the second coat, give that a day to dry before you glue down the tiles. That's the safe way.
@@Jaxtiling1 Thank you so much for your reply. Very helpful and useful. Really appreciate your videos and your generosity of time and knowledge in replying to comments and questions!
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The pads make it heaps quicker and easier for us weekend warriors!
Nice work and thanks for the upload.
I’ve got 4 showers to do and I’m doing them on yellow tongue subfloor.
Any tips appreciated
Thankyou
Thank you very much. I would put hardies tile underlay on it before doing anything. Then reinforcement wire in the screed then waterproof on-top to falls and glue the tiles down
Leave it to the professional
@@benjamindelfs2718 nah
I want to give it a go
@@the_rocksf1148 you can do it just take your time. If you stuff up just remove it sand and cement is cheap
Nice work! What is this pad exactly? Cheers
Thank you 😊🙏 , It's sand and cement to give you the guide for the perimeter with a straight edge
Thank You
Your very welcome
Hi, great info. What mix are you using? 4:1 sand and cement? Thanks
Thank you 🙏 yes 4 to 1