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Waterproofing a room

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This might apply to John but ideas from anyone most welcome.

Wondering if I can find an efficient way to waterproof my walls to make my room washable.

I don't have the proper slope for a drain so I would have to squeegee the water towards the drain. But hubby thinks I can install a drain and just push it to the sump right (we have french drain running along the back of the house where their room is located.

Walls...can I tile a partial way up and then panel with shower pvc panels...panels would likely have to come out and over the tile so I didn't have a lip.

or can I do just the pvc panels and perhaps run a ditra membrane partially up behind?

Also, least toxins possible as I can't move them around for long periods.

Ideas for getting the awful stuck linoleum (under my floating linoleum) off the concrete? I would love to have a concrete floor.

Or perhaps I can create a foldable shower. Three pvc panels where the two could come out to form a stall of sort and then fold back flat against the wall.

Or just leave it all alone... :batonthehead:
 

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Well, I think I found a solution...portable shower stall...but certainly not this costly. Bariatric Portable Shower - HomeAccessProducts.com

Pop up spill containment unit: https://www.grainger.com/product/UL...G10D5fzQdUl0f2UQmfqiMdJioi0dTYAUaHkBx7vEb1qXU

Water sprayer (can't hook to my sink faucet): Portable Power Wash Shower | MAKO Spearguns

Water drainage: https://www.amazon.com/WAYNE-Portab...eCkK68RerFxT-UmON6MA_oYdiOn6iOqqhif9dT39Jq-LM

PVC pipe to make the surround.

Pvc snap hinges for folding: https://creativeshelters.com/catego...guP5py9z3OIi621tXyAJV7APKqWM0lGglZvP7d2BCygYU

Shower curtains

I will post when I get it assembled and use it. I can't stand not being able to wash my cages in the winter.
 

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You could put on it a giant rain coat :lol:

Just kidding. Your ideas are very clever.
 

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You can get washable paint. They were advertising it for families with kids or messy pets quite a few years ago.
 

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or can I do just the pvc panels and perhaps run a ditra membrane partially up behind?
That’s what I would do. Some kind of membrane with a 4” lip on the edge. Waterproof panels and you’re done.
 

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Ideas for getting the awful stuck linoleum (under my floating linoleum) off the concrete? I would love to have a concrete floor.
A big old floor scraper and a muscleman to operate it.

You can rent floor grinders that will remove whatever’s on that floor in about 30 minutes and make it look brand new.
 
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