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Possible water damage behind shower tile wall?

That is typical 80s shower construction. The green board is a moisture resistant board commonly used then but rarely now. The mildew is the result of water leaching behind the tiles at the tub edge. ...
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What moisture content reading do I need to wait for before tiling on a sceed floor?

Your builders are wrong. That device measures moisture content. You're waiting for a moisture content of 0.5%, where 0.5% moisture content correlates with 75% relative humidity (unfortunately there's ...
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Nasty Bathroom Tile Grout - Renter Solutions?

It's not practical to regrout those small hex tiles. Grouting over grout does not last and looks bad quickly Mainly your grout is just very dirty. So, get a stiff brush, some aggressive grout cleaner ...
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What tile backing material can be embedded in concrete shower pan?

I have no specific info from the manufacturers, however I have done just as you describe many times with Durock. I've been doing showers that way for over a decade, probably close to 2. I never have ...
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What's the best way to tile over brick?

Tile Over Brick: The brick needs to be unsealed for the thinset to make a good bond. Check to be sure that the brick readily absorbs water. And get the brick damp (not puddles of water) before tiling ...
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What's the best way to tile over brick?

According to this site https://www.mapei.com/us/en-us/training-and-technical-service/tech-talk-blog/detail/mapei-blog/2020/08/03/can-mortars-be-used-to-patch-or-level-floors you should top coat the ...
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