Type S Mortar For Shower Pan

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Type s mortar for shower pan. It is perfectly level now but i am not sure how long the mortar needs to cure for before we can shower or take a bath. Actual deck mud or sand mix from hd is only 6 7. Sign in to join the community help. If you are installing tile the mortar bed should be 2 3 inches thick on the outer edge and slightly less at the drain.

Use this when installing tiles in your bathroom on your cement shower base. Mortar is the type of concrete product that works best for shower pan applications since it contains no gravel allowing it to work easily and dry with a gentle slope. There are probably 10 ways to accomplish setting mortar for your pan this is my way if you see another way that seems easier then use it. Bluebird5 11 16 2014 charimon.

Hey guys last night i set my bathtub in a bed of mortar. I mixed it pretty thick it so i am assuming the cure time would be a little less than. Should be mixed to a nearly dry. I want to pour my own shower pan using a drier type of mortar mix.

Unmodified thinset mortar is very similar in nature and formulation to sand mix. Or you may find a way that s easy for you there is no. Nov 8 2011 location. The home depot community.

Type s mortar bed for tub. Not what you were looking for. When mixing the mortar use only enough water to obtain a dry pack consistency. Of the two type s mortar mix would be the best product to use to build a shower pan because it is formulated for strength and durability.

Which product is best for this. Thinset is a different type of mortar made from portland cement and an adhesive product. If you do that you run the risk of it just crumbling when it dried. Sign out help.

Premixed type s mortar contains lime which will cause it to shrink and crack. To get it to pitch correctly it would need to be mixed very dry. Mortar mixes for shower pans are blended with portland cement which is water resistant when it hardens and sand. It is the sakrete type s pre mix masonry mortar from home depot.

Type s mortar mix is also used to build load bearing walls. This type of cement is better suited for tile installation on top of a cement base. Best to use portland cement mixed with masonry sand and a small amount of water. Try posting a question.

Like 0 comment 1. Advertisement craig tile installations unlimited if you can t wow them with knowledge baffle them with bullcrap the following 2 users say thank you to evan1968 for this useful post. If you are using a preformed shower pan the manufacturer of the pan should provide instructions as to how thick the mortar bed needs to be. Facebook twitter whatsapp google pin it.

Type s isnt made to be shaped into a pan form for your pitch. Discussion in shower bathtub forum blog started by patrick1 nov 22 2011.