Hot Mop vs. Other Waterproofing Methods: Which Is Right for You?

Not all people who do a bathroom remodel are able to take the time to do the research on what goes on before all the design work is completed! The finished product is what they are wanting to be the way they envisioned it. The size needed for the shower, the material selection for what they want to see upon completion. The vanity look, sinks and finished plumbing. The texture and feel of the walls. The lighting ambiance, plus more! A lot of decisions to be made. They leave the “unseen” areas of the construction up to the contractor. As well it should be, quality contractors with a known reputation know what it takes, to frame the walls correctly, run the plumbing to make sure all is placed where it is supposed to be and to keep all the other trades’ in sync and to use and install all the proper materials. Keeping things organized and moving forward to complete your project in a timely manner. All the “unseen” details that are so important to the project make the finish of your project have no issues for many many years!

The shower pan more often than not falls into the category that the contractor of record will make the choice of what method will be used. So going over the details of what the contractor will be using for the shower pan application deserves a look at. Cost is always a major consideration for both the contractor and the client. Budgets are made and profits need to be considered. Trade offs may need to be done to be acceptable to both parties.

Water intrusion is one of the most common failures in bathroom remodels. The main causes are failed waterproofing in the shower and bad connections in the plumbing system.

Weighting the benefits of each of the choices you have for your shower pan waterproofing just makes sense! This blog wont go into the benefits of each system but will concentrate on what we think is the overall best choice to use for the waterproof shower pan liner…The hot mopped shower pan!

• Time tested durability been in use since the early 50’s

• Multi-layer built up system, 4 layers of tar 3 layers of felt melding together that creates an impermeable membrane

• Conforms to any shape or size with a seamless top coat

• Works with all clamping ring drains.

• Fastest installation time than all other on site methods

• No glues, caulking, or special pieces needed for seams, corners and curb areas

• Competitive cost against other methods while giving the highest quality that you deserve.

• Ready for water test in as little as 3 hours

Use these bullet points as a guideline for the questions you can ask your contractor if he is not using “hot mop” as his choice for the protection of your home!