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Waterproof a Tiled Shower the Right Way

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The floor and frame must be built to industry standards. Water can penetrate through cement-based grout and work its way through the substrate. Some sheets have adhesive backing and others require separate adhesives or cement mortar. First, make sure that the foundation is solid. The primer may take an hour or more to dry.

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New CO2-Curing Process Could Help Cement and Concrete Industries Reduce Water Consumption

The A to Z of Building

As the global cement industry mobilizes to address the mounting challenge of water scarcity, a new white paper from Solidia Technologies®, a cement and concrete technology startup, details how.

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