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    Mar 19, 2004, 10:19 AM
    Remodeling a Shower Stall
    If I purchase an acrylic shower base is it necessary to install some sort of moisture barrier between the cement board and the base?

    Thanks, Mike R
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    Mar 19, 2004, 10:56 AM
    Remodeling a Shower Stall
    Hi Mike, No, There should be no moisture. The drain will remove all the water. If you installed a moisture barrier under the base and there was a leak all it would do is trap the water under the base. Put your mind at ease. Installed properly there will be no moisture to worry about. Regards, Tom
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