Install Shower On Concrete Floor

A drain pipe is already in place.

Install shower on concrete floor.

Pour a layer of mortar over top of the shower membrane and form the slope down towards the drain hole. Smooth thinset on the concrete to create a 1 8 inch thick layer. Leave the mortar to cure. Also make sure your floor is pre sloped before installing the rubber liner in the following steps to prevent future mold and mildew.

A drain pipe is already in place. Typical slope for a shower floor is 1 8 to 3 16 inch per foot across. A real wrestling match but we got er done. Https youtu be d2kogdwif5a to get this shower floor drain and other supplies go.

If you use a sheet membrane you will have to install a layer of roofing paper first and then install the vinyl membrane. Test fit the shower pan to confirm the drain opening fits over the drain hole in the floor. 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. Ideally you ll already have a drain roughed in with the pipe sticking a few inches above the floor.

A kohler sterling shower base installed on concrete. Waterproof the shower pan. Every day plumbing repairs and installs featured all while my. Depending on local building code you can use a vinyl sheet membrane or hot mop with tar.

If you want to install a shower over a concrete floor a fiberglass shower stall will work just fine. Mark the outline of the shower pan on the subfloor using pencil or a chalk line. Mark the center of each wall stud on the shower pan rim. The pipe should be sticking at least 2 inches above the floor at least an inch space between the pipe and the concrete for the accommodation of the drain assembly.

Pre drill holes through the shower pan rim at the marked locations. It is easy to learn how to install a shower in the basement without breaking concrete. New video installing hydro blok the better shower system. The roofing paper provides cushion between the concrete and the vinyl membrane which is critical.

It s a little extra work but in the long run we think it. Right before you re ready wipe the concrete shower pan with a damp sponge to remove any remaining dust which could prevent the thinset from adhering. Use the notched edge drag a second thinner layer on before smoothing it lightly with the flat edge. Today we started the installation process on the curbless shower for the master bathroom.