wedi® Building Panels on Tub Walls

Because of its waterproof nature, the wedi® Building Panel is the natural choice for use in wet areas. wedi® Building Panels can be applied directly to studs or over gypsum products to create a waterproof substrate for tile and also can be used on tub decks and backsplashes to quickly place tub surrounds. The material can easily be scored and shaped to provide radius surfaces on tub skirts and does not scratch tubs or fixtures during installation.

The dimensions of the wedi® Building Panels make for quick installations in standard five foot tubs. Laid horizontally, the sheet will span the full five foot length of the tub. At the head and foot of the tub, the panel is secured to the wall vertically - where the three foot width provides the perfect dimension for a ready for tile tub surround. The wedi® Building Panel may be notched for the flange of a tub to provide a plumb and even surface for tiled walls.

wedi® Building Panel in Tub Enclosures

1/2”, 5/8”, and 1” are the recommended thicknesses for walls.
Minimum wood stud depth 3-1/2”, 16” o.c.
wedi® joint sealant should be used where wedi® panel meets the tub.
Stud spacing should not exceed 16" on center.
wedi® waterproof polyurethane sealant or wedi® sealing tape to be applied over all seams and fastener heads if a waterproof installation is required.
The Building Panel can be notched out at the bottom to install safely and plumb against the lip of the tub. A bead of wedi® joint sealant is applied between wedi® notch and tub lip.

Measure and mark cuts and cutouts as usual.

On solid backing constructions use a modified mortar and wedi® fasteners to apply wedi® Building Panel.

Fasten wedi® Building Panel into place with wedi® screws or nails with washerheads.

wedi® polyurethane sealant or waterproof tape is applied on the seams and fastener points.