Make sure that the base floor surface is even and free of any stubborn tile adhesives as a smooth surface is.
Redoing tile floor in shower.
Sometimes you don t need a complete shower replacement simply a new shower floor replacement will do in some cases.
Remodeling can be hard work and the idea of ripping down all of the ceramic tile may seem overwhelming.
Remove the tile adhesive by applying paint remover and scrubbing with a scrub brush.
But before i get into the whole do it yourself project of how to tile a new.
Tile demolition is such a messy endeavor and adds so much time to a bathroom remodel that you may be looking for a way to avoid it.
How to redo bathroom floors without ripping up the tiles.
As you might have already picked up on previous posts my instagram or if you just have a pretty awesome streak of esp this week i ve decided that my master bathroom is finally going to get my focus this summer it s not going to be just my floor that gets some tile help though i m redoing the shower too.
Once you have removed all of the tiles check the base floor of your shower for any tile adhesives.
Improperly installed shower floors can allow water to seep through the floor causing cracks or failure of the tiles which results in water leaking below the floor.
On the post about painting your tile my husband and i own 2 rental properties and well most renters just do not clean their showers or bath tubs so here is my tried and tested and mastered little secret to cleaning years worth of soap scum and grim is floor stripper yes that s right floor stripper you see soap is waxy and well floor.
Step 2 examine the base of the shower floor.