Finishing off a shower cubicle in an onsite van.

Submitted: Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 at 18:23

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Member - Boo Boo (NSW)

Good afternoon everyone

I have got a 25' van with a partially finished shower cubicle.

Its up to the stage of fibro walls and shower rose and taps fitted.

My first thought was to tile the walls as per usual. However the lazy side of me thought that seeing it will only be used about once every six weeks that I might be able to the seal the walls with a good quality paint and leave it at that.

My reasoning is that if paint on a fibro roof stops the water coming into a house why wouldn't paint be ok for a liitle used shower in a caravan.

Am I on the right track or not?

I am also going to remove the all season hatches on the roof and put sliding windows and flyscreens in their place. has anyone tried it?

The van is located under a large carport.

Regards BooBoo

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Reply By: Hairy (NT) - Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 at 18:37

Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 at 18:37

Gday,
Paint? I wouldnt.
Wet areas are painted with a waterproofing compound before tileing, its a fairly thick rubbery snot, not just paint.
Why not use Lami-panel?

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 07:33

Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 07:33

best answer here

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Follow Up By: Member - Brian H (QLD) - Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 10:18

Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 10:18

Agree Lami - panel is one method or you can use mini orb which is the smaller version of cutom orb and can be ordered in a varity of colours if you allow the sheet to fold / flow around the internal corner there is no join and nowhere to leak.

Brian

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Follow Up By: Hairy (NT) - Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 10:36

Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 10:36

Yeah...mini orb would work , but what a bugger to clean!!!!

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Reply By: Zukscooter - Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 at 20:17

Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 at 20:17

BB,forget the fibro & find some half decent (2nd) hand gal.roofing,no need to paint or tile.
Bob,cheers.

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Reply By: Member - Captain (WA) - Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 at 23:34

Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 at 23:34

Hi BooBoo,

No problem with painting it with a good quality water based paint. Best way is to lightly wet the walls down before you paint so they are damp (not dripping) otherwise the fibrecement will suck the water from the paint as you roll/brush it on. Also, make sure the floor slopes to the drain and that the base of the sheet does not remain soaking in water.

Cheers

Captain
(ex-Process Manager Fibre Cement plant)

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Reply By: Roughasguts - Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 02:01

Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 02:01

You could paint some flow coat on the floor, and sides then you will have a nice water proof washable surface.

Flow coat is 2 part! you can get from boating stores it's used mainly on fibreglass boats as a top coat to seal the flooring Etc, Roll it on or paint it on, It will last for years.

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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 09:33

Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 09:33

Thanks fellas

I am now confident that I can seal and paint.

Thanks everyone for your help the wife will be pleased.

Regards BooBoo

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Follow Up By: Hairy (NT) - Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 09:44

Friday, Dec 12, 2008 at 09:44

If your not going to do it properly, a flow coat/ two part epoxy or glass would be better than paint.

"Your wife will be pleased" hahahaha
I can picture it now.....the Mrs. standing in your van with one foot through the rotten floor congratulating you on you waterfroofing job.
Hahahahahahaha.......

Cheers

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