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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Ask a Mustachian => Topic started by: MeNeedsSomeHelp on November 11, 2022, 12:38:22 AM
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About 6 years ago I put in a diy tile shower. No leaks! However, even with a slop, water hangs out and mold forms on the grout lines. (Epoxy "no mold" grout) This makes it a pain to clean.
How can I make the shower easier to clean?
Is there a hydrophobic finish to help the water bead? (like rain-x)
Epoxy coat the whole shower pan? (Will it be slippery? Seems like a non-slip finish would harbor mold?)
Easier options to clean tile floor?
I'm open to suggestions.
Thank you!
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Doesn't help you, but I've had electric underfloor heating put underneath my tiled shower floors and it solves the problem of mould very nicely.
More heat and/or ventilation in your shower room generally would probably help.
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This is why I like grey color grout ;-)
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Can you put a really high output exhaust fan? Enough air moving through the area should help things dry out faster and prevent mold growth.
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Doesn't help you, but I've had electric underfloor heating put underneath my tiled shower floors and it solves the problem of mould very nicely.
perhaps not for OP, but it is helpful to know this isn't just a "luxury" consideration when I redo mine!
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Use a squeegee on the walls and floor after every shower. Direct the water towards the drain.
Assuming the room itself has good ventilation, the remaining dampness should dry before it has a chance to mold. Or you could also towel it dry even further.