How Do You Install A PVC Pan Liner With Mortar For A Tile Shower?
Tile showers unlike other shower flooring and enclosures, are not waterproof. Proper installation of a PVC shower pan liner under the mortar bed is the critical step in making a successfully waterproof, durable and long-lived tile shower enclosure. With no DIY experience, this may be a tough job to execute successfully, but with some DIY and construction experience, it is possible to get a good result. Remove any old materials over the sub flooring, and flatten or remove any protruding nails or screws. Cut a hole for the drain assembly in the center of the shower floor. Stick the base of the drain assembly into the piping connection you or the plumber have created. Place the PVC pan liner flat and center it in the shower enclosure running up each side equally. Cut in a hole just big enough for the drain assembly opening. Place a few lengths of duct tape over the top of the drain assembly to prevent and mortar or debris from entering. Use your hands and body weight to smooth the liner f
