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Rodger D
May 12, 2008, 01:11 PM
I'm about to lay tile on concrete for a shower.Problem is not sure on how to go about pitching the floor, because the floor was not done that way(new construction) and bit lost oh how and if I should use floor liner? Someone already laid harded backer on walls can some please HELP!!
amricca
May 12, 2008, 01:30 PM
You need to use some grout to get the slope to the drains, tricky to get just right if this is your first time doing this. Or you could use a pre-fab shower pan.
massplumber2008
May 12, 2008, 03:52 PM
Rodger:
If I understand you correctly...
Do not just use grout to slope tiles to drain... need to have some kind of pan here... ;)
I like Amricca's idea of a prefab shower base... ;) Fewer issues in the long run... check out this link:
Swanstone Shower Walls & Floors (http://www.swanstone.com/products/showerWallsFloors/?PHPSESSID=a713c5cf2011a4b49eb095913664ecaf)
Prefab shower floors need to be set in a bed of modified thinset mortar or similar.
Otherwise, you need to install a PAN of some kind (can be copper or membrane type pan).
Check out the link below... it shows you exactly how to build a custom pan. I would not skip a single step.
How to Build a Shower Pan (http://www.hoagy.org/house/HowToBuildShowerPan.html)
I would also remove the bottom layer of the cement walls, run membrane up wall at least 6-8", then install the concrete board in place (do not screw into bottom 6 inches of the membrane/cement board)
Let me know what you think... Mark
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ballengerb1
May 13, 2008, 12:30 PM
I agree with Mark and amricca about the Swanstone, I use them pretty much exclusively unless the home owner makes a strong request for something else. Its been years since anyone even asked for a custom pan and I like the short cut of Swanstones easy installation. A 32x60 would run you under $300.