Diy Shower Pan

I recommend watching this video which explains the entire process as an overview before getting into specifics.

Diy shower pan. The shower in this project will be flush with the side of the whirlpool bath so the frame needed to extend under the tub overhang. We ll talk about the first 2 today. Learn how to build a custom sized waterproof shower pan for a curved shower enclosure by following these clear detailed photos and step by step instructions.

There are 3 more components to my shower pan. The drain the concrete mud base and the waterproofing membrane. This post is part of a complete series explaining how to diy a shower pan from start to finish.

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. Get a professional plumber to rough in the shower drain before starting the concrete installation. Including the framing and prep work installing the shower liner building the pan preslope installing the drain and tile.

Also make sure your floor is pre sloped before installing the rubber liner in the following steps to prevent. Nail an 8d nail next to the wall and. A properly built concrete shower pan will weight several hundred pounds once complete and should be built on a foundation capable of supporting it.

This is my video showing the whole diy shower pan mudding process. Regarding the shower pan build if he plans to build a traditional sloped concrete pan with a sandwiched shower liner he should be using a portland cement based floor mix concrete.