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How Do You Install A Mortar Bed Shower Pan?

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How Do You Install A Mortar Bed Shower Pan?

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No matter how carefully you lay new tiles in a shower enclosure, leaks will occur. To contain the leak and protect your shower floor from damage, it’s necessary to install a shower pan. The shower pan is a combination of mortar and liner. It supports the shower floor and directs the water from your shower toward the drains. Cut a sheet of roofing felt to fit the shower enclosure, using a utility knife. Place the roofing felt into the shower frame, covering the surface of the floor. The felt will act as a slipsheet, holding the shower bed materials in place against the wooden frame. Place wire mesh over the roofing felt. Staple both the mesh and felt in place, securing them to the plywood frame floor. Use mesh to create a surface for the mortar to grab onto, creating a solid bond. Attach the bottom flange of the clamping drain assembly to the shower drain. Mix four parts mortar mix to one part Portland cement to create your mortar. Add latex additive instead of water to add compressive

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