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    Jan 19, 2006, 06:16 PM
    Subfloor over concrete under shower base?
    Hi, I am wondering if it is a good idea to put a subflloor over the basement concrete under the shower base or if I should just use mortar or even PL200 glue.
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    Jan 20, 2006, 11:41 AM
    Are you using a pre-built shower base?

    If so, then I would NOT put down a subfloor. Unless it was a cementatious type. (Hardi, DuRock, etc). Even then, as long as the floor was level, clean and relatively free of cracks, I would probably still not put down a subfloor.

    Depending on the manufacturer of the sub-base, they may require that it be laid in a mortar bed.

    These are just my thoughts. I would suggest to wait to see what Tom (Speedball1) has to say.

    Dan
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    Feb 8, 2006, 01:55 PM
    Please post plumbing questions on the plumbing page.
    Thank you, Tom
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