Lesson 1Adhesive curing times, open time, pot life and temperature/humidity effectsThis part explains adhesive curing ways, including open time, pot life, and adjustment time, and how heat, damp, and surface soak-up affect workability, bond strength, and safe time to grout or use the area.
Definitions: curing, open time, pot life, adjustabilityReading climate icons and timing on data sheetsEffects of temperature, humidity, and draftsSubstrate absorption and membrane influenceField checks for skinning and ready-to-grout timeLesson 2Waterproofing details for shower corners, floor-to-wall junctions, and window/door revealsThis part looks at waterproofing at shower corners, floor-to-wall joins, and window or door openings, including ready-made extras, reinforcement cloths, and steps with drains and thresholds.
Preformed corners, bands, and sealing tapesFloor-to-wall junction buildup and overlapsDetailing around windows, niches, and revealsIntegrating drains, thresholds, and curbsLeak testing and inspection before tilingLesson 3Grout types and selection: cementitious grout, epoxy grout, additives for wet areas and stain resistanceThis part compares cement and epoxy grouts, including extras for wet areas, stain resistance, and flex, and shows how to pick joint widths, colours, and performance for showers and busy wet rooms.
Cementitious grout classes and water resistanceEpoxy grout: benefits, limits, and applicationsAdditives for flexibility, stain and mold resistanceJoint width, color choice, and visual impactCleaning, sealing, and maintenance expectationsLesson 4Backer boards and support systems for walls: cement board, water-resistant gypsum board and fixingsThis part details wall backer choices for wet areas, including cement boards and water-resistant gypsum boards, with tips on framing, fixings, joint treatment, and mixing with waterproofing and tile adhesive.
Cement board types, thickness, and applicationsWater-resistant gypsum board: limits and usesFasteners, screw spacing, and framing stiffnessJoint taping, seams, and movement allowancesTransition details to masonry and existing wallsLesson 5Tile selection fundamentals: ceramic tile characteristics, rectified vs non-rectified, tile deformation limitsThis part covers tile picking for wet areas, including ceramic tile traits, rectified versus non-rectified edges, bend limits, slip resistance, and how these affect layout, joints, and lasting power.
Tile water absorption and suitability ratingsRectified vs non-rectified: pros, cons, tolerancesTile flatness, warpage, and deformation limitsSlip resistance ratings for floors and showersTile size, pattern, and substrate flatness needsLesson 6Waterproofing systems: cementitious, liquid-applied membranes, sheet membranes — where and why to use eachThis part compares cementitious, liquid-applied, and sheet waterproofing layers, showing where each works best, how to detail joins, and how to avoid common fails in wet area tiling jobs.
Cementitious membranes: uses, limits, key detailsLiquid-applied membranes: build, coverage, defectsSheet membranes: overlaps, corners, penetrationsChoosing systems for showers, tubs, and wet roomsCompatibility with substrates, adhesives, and groutsLesson 7Recommended tools and consumables tied to materials: notched trowels, mixing paddles, membrane materials, grout float typesThis part links recommended tools and supplies to picked materials, covering notched trowels, mixing paddles, membrane tools, grout floats, and how right picks improve coverage, sticking, and finish quality.
Selecting notch size for tile and adhesive typeMixing paddles, drill speeds, and bucket choiceRollers, brushes, and knives for membranesGrout floats for cement and epoxy productsSponges, cleaning tools, and protection filmsLesson 8Adhesive selection for interior wet areas: cementitious polymer-modified thinset types and selection criteriaThis part covers polymer-modified cement thinset types for inside wet areas, explaining performance classes, surface and tile needs, and how to match adhesive traits to job and site conditions.
Thinset classifications and performance ratingsSelecting adhesives for ceramic and porcelain tilesMatching adhesive to substrate and waterproofingSlip resistance, deformability, and vertical workManufacturer data sheets and approval checksLesson 9Movement and perimeter joints: recommended elastomeric sealants and compatibility with tiles and groutThis part explains movement and edge joints in wet areas, including joint places, recommended flex sealants, fit with tiles and grouts, and right prep and finishing ways.
Types of movement joints and where to place themPerimeter joints at walls, columns, and fixturesSealant types: silicone, hybrid, and PUJoint backing, bond breakers, and joint depthColor matching and finishing visible sealantLesson 10Tile spacers and joint size considerations: 2 mm walls vs 3 mm floors — implications for movement jointsThis part covers tile spacers and joint size picks, comparing usual 2 mm wall and 3 mm floor joints, and shows how joint width affects movement joints, grout work, looks, and install tolerances.
Choosing spacer types and sizes for wet areasJoint width vs tile size, edge, and flatnessImpact of joint size on grout cleaning and cracksCoordinating joint layout with movement jointsAdapting joint size to site and substrate limitsLesson 11Primers, bonding agents, and compatibility with different substrates (gypsum, old tile, concrete)This part explains primers and bonding agents for different surfaces, including concrete, gypsum, and old tile, focusing on fit with adhesives and membranes, damp issues, and right surface prep steps.
Primer types: acrylic, epoxy, and specializedPriming concrete, screeds, and leveling compoundsTreating gypsum plasters and boards before tilingBonding to existing tile and non-porous surfacesAvoiding incompatibility, re-emulsification, failure
