Mortar Shower Pan

The slope directs water toward the shower drain.

Mortar shower pan. Simpleset gray 1 gal. Over the membrane a mortar bed floor supports the tile. For more information on installing.

Deck mud see all. A mortared shower pan allows you to custom fit a shower enclosure. If you are installing tile the mortar bed should be 2 3 inches thick on the outer edge and slightly less at the drain.

Set the acrylic shower pan in place on top of the mortar. 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. Recommended to bond porcelain stone marble granite and ceramic.

Use the level to help guide you in your application of. 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. When mixing the mortar use only enough water to obtain a dry pack consistency.

Building and installing a cement mortar shower pan when building a tile shower pan it is important to start with a floor that slopes to the drain. Apply pressure at various points across the surface to press it into the mortar. Mortar mixes for shower pans are blended with portland cement which is water resistant when it hardens and sand.