How To Build A Shower Pan On A Wood Floor
The shower pan is the part of the shower which waterproofs it protecting the floor and surrounding walls from the effects of constant moisture exposure such as mold rot.
How to build a shower pan on a wood floor. Pour it into the curb frame until the mud reaches the top of the wood frame making the top as level as you can. Mixing pouring the pan mix the mud according to manufacturer instructions. In this video i ll show you how to make a mortar shower pan. Press the fabric into place with the trowel on both the pan and the wall.
If you use a sheet membrane you will have to install a layer of roofing paper first and then install the vinyl membrane. Here is a link to part 2 where the camera dies if you would like to see how the curb is filled and the liner cut. Depending on local building code you can use a vinyl sheet membrane or hot mop with tar. The process of building a shower ground up is difficult there are many aspects there is an order in doing each task and there are dangers if not done right.
You need to notch the corners for a two inch overlap. The roofing paper provides cushion between the concrete and the vinyl membrane which is critical. Use fabric strips to build the shower pan waterproofing. This how to video shows tile board going down onto timber floor and the shower floor drain grates.
Put the thinset on the floor and wall focusing on the inside edge. Part 1 of new bathroom project. Wait 24 hours before removing the frame and scraping the newly set mud smooth with a drywall knife. Just take your time and go slow.
In this video i cover things people. Let s learn how to pour a shower pan shall we. It s been 7 years since i made this shower pan and not one crack or leak.