I,m installing a new bathroom and I have the subfloor down. It is an open floor plan w/tile floors and walls w/glass brick pony walls. My question is , where do I stop with the membrane for the shower and do I install the glass bricks before or after the tile is laid.
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I don't really know but I'm gonna ask a question... Will the glass block go to the floor or will it start say 6" or 9" above the floor?
A few questions:
a. What is a pony wall?
b. Membrane? Are you referring to the shower pan membrane or the vapor barrier applied to the wall?
c. Glass brick = tile or block?
d. How thick are the floor tiles?
I have found that Questioners get better answers when they have done some research themselves PRIOR to coming here and making inquiries. Simple Google searches are invaluable. It will give you a basis to ask, understand and apply our answers.
Having said all that:
a. All walls should be connected to structural elements without the interferrance of decorative veneers. Therefore your block should be set on the substrate. The tile could extend 1/4" under the block, for a cleaner look, but the block is set on/ attatched to the substrate.
b. The vapor barrier should be applied on all bathroom walls and ceiling.
c. Shower pan membrane extends up the wall 9" around the shower and to the front edge of the curb. The membrane is not to be penetrated beyond 1" of its edges with only one staple/ stud. The cbu will hold it in place after its applied and the cbu's should not be screwed or nailed to the studs where the membrane is behind it.
d. The fine folks at http://johnbridge.com/vbulletin/index.php are also a great resource.
Good Luck,
Frankie
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