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  "name": "How is a custom walk-in shower properly waterproofed during construction?",
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      "name": "How is a custom walk-in shower properly waterproofed during construction?",
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        "text": "Waterproofing the shower area requires a continuous, sealed barrier behind and beneath your tile work, as tile and grout alone are not waterproof. Standard methods include liquid-applied waterproofing membranes or bonded sheet membranes applied directly over approved cement backer boards, paired with a properly sloped pre-formed or mortar shower pan. Critical focus areas include the shower curb, corners, and recessed niches, which must be fully integrated into the membrane system before tile installation. Completing a flood test prior to tiling confirms the pan holds water without leaking, protecting the subfloor below.",
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        "description": "Waterproofing involves sealing the sloped shower pan, walls, and niches with a continuous sheet or liquid membrane over cement backer board before any tile is laid."
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  "description": "Waterproofing involves sealing the sloped shower pan, walls, and niches with a continuous sheet or liquid membrane over cement backer board before any tile is l"
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