How long does Red Guard have to dry?

How long does Red Guard have to dry?

1-1/2 to 2 hours
The product is dry when it turns solid red with no pink showing, normally 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Depending on ambient conditions, drying time can take up to 12 hours. A water test can be conducted 72 hours after application if required. Clean tools and hands with water before material dries.

How long does Red Guard waterproofing take to dry?

1-1.5 hours
The membrane appearance is pink when wet and dries to a dark red color. It typically takes 1-1.5 hours to turn completely red. After the first coat turns red, inspect the film for integrity and fill any voids or pinholes with additional material.

Can I tile directly over redguard?

Can You Tile Directly Onto RedGard? There’s no need to put another layer of product on top of RedGard before you begin tiling. A surface that has been painted with RedGard and allowed to dry is ready for you to apply thinset and install tile. You can install thinset mortar and tile directly onto RedGard.

Can you RedGard over thinset?

You’ll probably find it easier to detail the corners and seams with thinset and alkali-resistant mesh tape before using RedGard than it is to apply the fabric while using RedGard. By taking care of the seams ahead of time, all you have to do is “RedGard”. No 6″ fabric will be required with the RedGard.

What type of thinset do I use over redguard?

What Kind of Thinset Should You Use Over RedGard? Use a high-quality powdered thinset mortar to tile your entire shower walls. Anywhere you have painted RedGard, use powdered thinset. Using the proper thinset mortar will ensure your tiles remain in place and your tilework remains durable for years to come.

Do you have to use mesh tape with RedGard?

You must also tape the backerboard seams with fiberglass mesh drywall tape. The easiest way I have found to install Redgard is, after the walls are prepped properly, start with a paint brush and thoroughly coat all the corners and angles.

Will thinset adhere to RedGard?

Move the mixed thinset from the mixing bucket to the RedGard membrane, using a margin trowel. Apply enough thin-set to cover an area that is about 3 feet by 3 feet square. Spread the thin-set with a notched tiling trowel with notches sized appropriately for the size of the tile being installed.

What mesh do you use with RedGard?

6″ Waterproofing Fiberglass mesh tape roll – the most recommended for Laticrete Hydro Barrier, Redgard.

What is the best thinset to use over redguard?

The Flexbond modified thinset, which is sold at HD, lists redgard as one of the surfaces it can be applied to and therefore, following manufacturer recommendations, a person should be using a modified thinset like Flexbond over Redgard.

Do you need mesh for RedGard?

A: The RedGard Seam Tape for Uncoupling Mat Underlayment is incompatible with our RedGard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane. We would recommend reinforcing the corners by embedding alkali-resistant fiberglass mesh tape.