Can You Tile over Hot Mop

Once the hot mop is complete the mud for the tile setting bed must be prepared. … Start by flashing the water barrier (typically asphalt felt paper) over the sides of the hot mop so that all moisture flows into the shower pan. The backer board or wall float should come down to your setting bed on the floor.

What's next after hot mop?

Tile Backer and Mud Base: Once the hot mop is complete, the next step is to put up the tile backer and base. … Whatever method is used it always needs to come AFTER the hot mop. On the walls the tile backer needs to overlap the hot mop to make sure moisture flows into the pan.

Is hot mop tar?

Most often used in roofing jobs and shower installations, hot mopping is a process through which asphalt and tar paper are used to create an impermeable layer. … Finish with a top layer of tar for a waterproof surface.