How Do You Install A Vinyl Shower Pan?
Convenient, tile-ready shower pans come in fiberglass, acrylic and vinyl. These pans are placed over masonry sub floors. Preparing the sub floor properly is key to installing a perfect-fit vinyl shower pan. Mix a batch of ready-mix mortar according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour a 2-inch layer over the sub floor. Create a slight slope towards the center drain. Allow the mortar 24 hours to cure. Install a sheet of waterproof vinyl membrane over the mortar. Position the vinyl membrane flat on the ground and 1 foot up the side walls. Overlap the vinyl at each corner and staple it to the wall studs. Staple the vinyl into the studs with a slap stapler. Fold the vinyl down over the curb and staple the shower pan liner to the front of the curb. Trim off the excess vinyl. Glue the vinyl shower pan to the drain hole to keep it centered. Mix another batch of mortar and place a 2-inch layer on top of the vinyl sheet. Make sure there is a slight slope towards the center drain. Allow the
