Use and Care Guide
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DensShield
®
Tile Backer
DS004 Other Details
Apply DensShield
®
Tile Backer either horizontally or vertically on walls as shown in DS001.
To prevent water penetration, completely fill the space between tile and tub with a flexible sealant.
A. 1/2” (12.7 mm) or 5/8” (15.9 mm) DensShield Tile Backer
B. Tiles
C. Tile adhesive (latex thinset mortar or mastic)
D. Flexible sealant into min. 1/8” (3 mm) gap
E. Shower pan
F. Waterproofing system*
G. 2 x 4 supports (slope seat 1/4” (6 mm) per foot toward drain)
H. Modified dry-set
I. Plywood (min. 1/2” (12.7 mm))
K. Sloped concrete
L. Membrane, max. 6” (152 mm) from floor or
2” (51 mm) above threshold
Side view of shower seat
Knee wall details
A
C
B
D
E
F
F
G
H
G
G
D
K
L
A
G
*See table on page 13 for waterproofing system examples.
A
B
B
I