What Is Hot Mop

Hot Mopping is the process of waterproofing with hot asphalt and felt paper in multiple layers. The application can be used in a few different ways, but mostly pertains to the waterproof membrane in a shower. A leaking shower can result in mold, mildew, and costly water damage to your property.

Why use a hot mop shower pan?

Hot mop pans work better and longer than any other bathroom floor waterproofing method. … By acting as a robust water-tight crust below the bathroom tiles; it prevents leakage in the shower pan, tile breakage, and water outflow in tile pours.

Can you tile directly on hot mop?

Once the mud setting bed is complete the wall moisture barrier is put up on the walls. 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. … Once the mud is dry apply the thinset and tile.