Asked by: Marek Villamisar
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How long should RedGard dry before tiling?

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RedGard® is dry when it turns solid red, with no visible pink color. Typically, drying time is 1-1.5 hours; depending on ambient conditions, drying time can be as much as 12 hours. After the second coat is applied and both coats are fully cured, the application area can be flood tested.


Likewise, can you tile over RedGard?

You''ll be fine with thinset over Redguard on walls. It's recommended for waterproofing niches, shelves, and entire shower walls when tar paper or poly are not used as a vapor barrier behind the CBU.

One may also ask, can RedGard be applied over paint? since you are not installing tile over it, it can be painted with a latex paint. Welcome, Katherine. Redgard is designed to be covered with tile or stone within 72 hours of installation.

Also to know, how long after RedGard can you tile?

Allow the RedGard membrane to cure for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The color will turn from pink to a solid red sheet with no pink spots when it is fully dry. It is most important that you wait for the color of the product to turn completely red as ambient conditions will make the dry time vary.

Can you use RedGard as a shower pan?

redgard is not a code approved method of shower pan lining. use cpe liner with pre slope the mud bed then redgard the mud if you want.

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How many coats of RedGard can I put on?

To meet the requirements of ANSI A118. 12, apply two coats of RedGard at a rate of 50 sq. ft. per gallon each coat.

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Do you need RedGard on cement board?

1. Industry standards require the use of some type of moisture proofing or waterproofing for showers. With typical cement board, that can be as simple as hanging plastic behind the cement board, or applying some type of waterproofing after the board is hung - like Redgard.

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Do you need RedGard on Hardibacker?

As long as it's Cement Board & not some crappy "almost" cement board stuff. You really don't need the RedGard, but the more protection the betterso go for it. And yes, you can do the boards beforehand. But, hit the filled seams & screws (your weak points) as soon as a panel is ready to give it some time to setup.

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Can I put RedGard over Kerdi?

1) No, it won't interfere with the performance or adversely effect it. RedGuard is not harder to adhere to. There is no reason to use both products although it can be easier to use the RedGuard in corners and niches without the build up you can get with kerdi.

Narine Grushihin

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Can you use premixed thinset over redguard?

From what I have read, the premixed thinset does not dry out to form a good adhesive bond when applied over/under a non-permeable membrane like Redguard or the Kerdi-band products. The dry mix (where you add the water on-site) does.

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Can I use RedGard on drywall?

It's true that RedGard can be used on drywall, but when all their product information is carefully considered, it is not the case that RedGard can be used on Drywall in a wet area.

Kaede Koopmans

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Can you use AcrylPro over redguard?

We are using AcrylPro premixed ceramic tile adhesive. Some premixed mortars cannot be used over RedGard, but AcrylPro can.

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Does RedGard smell?

It's solvent based and once it evaporates, it leaves the coating. Redgard is probably the premixed version of c-cure, like you can buy some glues premixed. The smell of Redgard (or Laticrete 9235) has never bothered me, but I had a customer one time that was profoundly affected by the odor of the 9235.

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What is RedGard used for?

A ready-to-use elastomeric waterproofing membrane for both commercial and residential tile and stone application. Suited for interior and exterior substrates, RedGard® creates a continuous waterproof membrane barrier with outstanding adhesion and reduces crack transmission in tile and stone floors.

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Is Thinset waterproof?

Thinset is designed to adhere well in a thin layer that's typically not greater than 3/16″ thick. Although thin-set is not waterproof, it is isn't water soluble. When moisture is present, it will not return to a liquefied state as mastic would.

Puig Belindro

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Will RedGard stick to silicone?

Apply the RedGard SpeedCoat membrane around drain and embed Waterproofing Reinforcing Tape into the membrane, making sure it does not obstruct the drainage weep holes. Membrane will not adhere to silicone when applied on next day. After curing, clamp the upper flange onto the membrane and tighten.

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Can you put RedGard on plywood?

Redgard can be used as an antifracture membrane over a properly prepared plywood subfloor.

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What is the best backer board for a shower?

Tile Backer Board Breakdown
  • Foam boards are lightweight, easy to cut, and a completely waterproof. Pictured: Wedi Board tile backer board.
  • Schluter approves Kerdi over drywall.
  • Hardibacker is the best known fiber cement board.
  • Cement board has improved over the years and is easier to work with.

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Can I paint over AquaDefense?

Mapelastic AquaDefense can be applied with a paint brush or 3/8" nap paint roller.

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Can I paint over waterproofing?

A. Yes and no. DRYLOK® may be used over any other cementitious-type waterproofing paint in good, repaintable condition, either inside or outside. DRYLOK® will adhere to these paints, but if it cannot penetrate into the pores of the masonry itself, it will not waterproof the surface.

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Does tile stick to RedGard?

You''ll be fine with thinset over Redguard on walls. It's recommended for waterproofing niches, shelves, and entire shower walls when tar paper or poly are not used as a vapor barrier behind the CBU.

Zhiwen Pierson

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Does durock need to be waterproofed?

Durock is indeed waterproof, meaning it is not harmed by water. But it is by no means a barrier to water. Durock doesn't deteriorate in the presence of water, but it doesn't stop water from soaking through it.

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Will paint stick to RedGard?

since you are not installing tile over it, it can be painted with a latex paint. Welcome, Katherine. Redgard is designed to be covered with tile or stone within 72 hours of installation.

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