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Constructing a masonry ceramic tile
shower pan can be done by a do-it-yourself inclined homeowner, however some up
front research and knowledge is necessary to ensure a leak proof shower pan.
At the heart of a ceramic tile shower
pan is a shower pan membrane liner. The shower pan membrane liner is a thin
flexible sheet of vinyl material that is sandwiched between two layers of
concrete mortar. Ceramic tile can then be installed over the top layer of mortar
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a pre-sloped masonry bed within the shower stall area. The masonry pre-slope
should be constructed so that water flows towards the shower drain. This is
accomplished by installing a layer of mortar in the shower stall and then
using a trowel to slope the mortar up and away from the shower drain.
After the pre-slope mortar has
cured, the flexible vinyl shower pan membrane liner is installed.
The shower pan membrane liner is
folded and stapled or nailed to the sides of the shower frame, approximately 6-
8 inches up the side of the shower stall. In addition, a hole is cut in the
shower membrane liner over the shower drain to allow the adjustable drain
assembly to protrude above the shower membrane liner. |
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With the shower membrane liner folded
and tacked into place, another layer of mortar can then be applied on top of the
shower membrane liner. Once the shower pan masonry work is
complete, cementitious ceramic tile backerboard can then be installed on the
shower frame walls. Tile backerboard is a rigid type of wall board that is used
for sheathing shower stall areas and for supporting ceramic tile.
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With the backerboard installed,
ceramic tile can then be installed on the shower walls and floors.
After the ceramic tile and grout have
been installed, the shower drain assembly should be adjusted so that the drain
height sits flush with the finished ceramic tile shower floor.
For information on
ceramic tile and installing a shower pan membrane liner, see the
Shower
Pan Membrane Liner Installation Ebook
from HomeAdditionPlus.com. The Shower Pan Membrane Liner EBook will quickly
teach you the step-by-step process for installing the shower pan membrane liner
correctly. It includes instructions on framing the shower stall, pouring the
pre-slope and shower base mortar, and installing the shower pan membrane liner.
For more
information on tiling a custom ceramic tile shower, see the
How to Tile a Custom Ceramic Tile Shower Ebook
from HomeAdditionPlus.com. It provides detailed instructions for every
step in the process of tiling a custom ceramic tile shower and is loaded with
instructional pictures!
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