Used wrong tape on Durarock
#1
03-18-22, 10:50 AM
Used wrong tape on Durarock
I am finishing the surround around a tube and installed durarock board. When I went to tape the corners and seams (with Schluter All Set), I grabbed my sheet rock mesh tape instead of my alkali resistant tape. Didn’t notice I had used the wrong mesh tape until I was finished. My question is…. Should I put another layer of tape and thin set over what I have done, remove the tape and replace (seems like this would be a real pain) or just go ahead and use what I’ve done. This bath is in a basement on a slab, the walls should never seen any movement or live load.
#2
03-18-22, 11:00 AM
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I think I'd just press on. It will probably be fine. Adding another layer would likely just create a bigger hump on a wall that you'd rather have as flat as possible.
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#4
03-18-22, 11:08 AM
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Nope. But I would imagine it would last longer if you applied a waterproofing (Redgard) over it to keep the cement board dry.
