Morter Shower Pan Sub Floor

Use the level to help guide you in your application of.

Morter shower pan sub floor.

Apply pressure at various points across the surface to press it into the mortar. The slope directs water toward the shower drain. The sloped fill slants from the drain toward the perimeter of the shower with a slope of 1 4 in. 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.

Prepare shower pan for first mortar layer prepare the bottom of the should pan box for the first mortar layer by installing a layer of asphalt felt over the subfloor plywood. As part of that mortar show. A shower pan rests on a base of concrete that both supports the pan and provides a waterproof barrier for the subfloor and floor framing. It s sloped toward a special two piece clamping type drain available at any home center that is made specifically for a mortar bed shower floor.

This felt layer will serve as a moisture barrier for the first layer of mud helping the mortar to retain moisture while curing. Set the acrylic shower pan in place on top of the mortar. Float the mortar bed. If necessary lift the pan or base out of the way and.

Chicken wire is not needed at this point just mortar. If you are installing tile the mortar bed should be 2 3 inches thick on the outer edge and slightly less at the drain. The key to a successful installation lies in the use of a chlorinated polyethylene cpe or pvc membrane tough but flexible plastics that form the pan of the enclosure and make the floor waterproof. Over the membrane a mortar bed floor supports the tile.

Use deck mud which only requires water to be added and is easy to work with. Place the level across the pan or base to determine if it is level both ways. When mixing the mortar use only enough water to obtain a dry pack consistency. Stand in the base or pan to determine if the subfloor is stable.

You want to end up with at least an 1 1 4 thick mortar bed at the drain assembly. A mortared shower pan allows you to custom fit a shower enclosure.