I messed up the sloping job on my top mortar layer. It came out with some nasty high spots right in the middle. It has been over 24 hours so the mortar is quite dry. I am not sure how to fix this problem. I really don't want to remove the entire shower pan and start again. Is there any way to patch this? Can I apply more deck mud on top to clean it up? I expect it will be a very thin layer and I am worried it won't last.

Hi Rkr1000...

If the mistake isn't too great you may be able to make up for it using the thinset that you plan to set your tile in... you can't go too thick, however.

If the thinset would be too thick then I am afraid you'll have to bite the bullet and start over again.

By starting over and getting it done right from the start you can be assured of a job that will last WITHOUT ISSUES for years to come... ;)

If you have a vinyl shower pan, how did you protect the WEEP HOLES at the shower strainer/drain assembly? Did you PREPITCH the membrane? Let me know more, OK?

Mark

I'm no tile man, (down here we plumb then in and a tile guy takes over) but why couldn't he take his drill and attach a surface grind wheel, (see image) and grind that sucker smooth? Just wondering . Tom

I did a pre-slope before the membrane. I put a few pebbles around the weep holes to protect them. How do I verify that the weep holes are still open?

How thick is too thick for the thinset?