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What do you put under a shower tray?
Using a mixture of building sand and cement (5 parts sand, 1 part cement), mix up some mortar and apply a relatively thin layer to the area beneath the tray. Gently press the tray onto the mortar before using a spirit level to check everything is as it should be.
Do you have to put cement under a shower tray?
Designed to drain water from the shower, it protects your floor from water intrusion, rot and mold. Installing one requires some skill and there are certain rules and procedures to follow when doing so. In some cases a mortar bed is a necessity; other times it isn’t.
Do I tile floor before fitting shower tray?
We always advise fitting the shower tray before tiling the walls or installing wall panels as this ensures a more watertight seal around the sides of the tray.
Do you tile on top of a shower tray?
While some guides may recommend tiling behind the shower walls, you should indeed tile on top of the tray. To save time, tiling and plastering can be carried out at once in the bathroom to get the shower area the way it needs to be.
Do you tile walls before or after fitting a bathroom?
The bathroom fitters are unanimous—if you’re looking for a high quality finish, with a better seal against water damage, then always tile the floor first.
Do you waterproof under a shower base?
DON’T ignore the importance of waterproofing when installing an acrylic shower base. The walls and the area around the top of the acrylic base along the wall are very important for proper waterproofing and it is essential that it be done correctly. In a bathroom, proper waterproofing is non-negotiable.
What goes first shower pan or walls?
Whether you choose to install tile or the panel walls, drywall always goes on top of the shower pan, after the pan is set into the floor. Both tile and shower walls perform the same function, they just do so with different types of materials.
What’s the difference between a shower base and a shower pan?
What Do They Do? While a shower pan and a shower base both channel water into the drain, there’s one key difference: “Shower pan” is the actual shower floor that you step on, whereas “shower base” refers to the structure underneath the shower itself.
Can you lay a shower tray on joists?
Showerlay requires at least 20 mm thick marine plywood support. Cut 30 x 50 mm battons and fix them to the sides of joists approximately 20 mm below their upper level, ensure that ply will sit flushed with rest of the floor. Fix prepared runners to joists and then ply to them using nails or screws.
What do you mix to bed a shower tray?
Mix 1 part ordinary cement to 5 parts soft sand. Mix the two together on a smooth hard surface. Measure the sand and then add the cement on top. Turn them together until they make a uniform colour.
Do you tile over a shower base?
Tile-Over Shower Pan Basics In a typical installation, the shower pan is set into a bed of mortar to level it and to secure it to the subfloor. You cannot tile over standard polymer or fiberglass shower pans because they flex too much and will eventually crack the tile grout and possibly even the tile itself.
What type of mortar do you use for a shower pan?
The ideal mortar for a shower pan is a mix of standard cement mix with sand and Portland cement. This type of mortar creates a great water-resistant barrier that can support the weight of the shower unit.
How thick should the mortar be in a shower pan?
The shower pan base mortar layer thickness should be approximately ½ to 1 inch thick. Since the shower floor already has a pre-slope, just apply a base mortar layer that has an even thickness throughout the shower floor area.
Can you use sand under shower pan?
Build Pre-Slope Mortar Bed Dump enough dry pack Sand Mix into the shower base to form a level perimeter around the entire shower pan at your high point mark. Once perimeter is level, fill in the center of the shower pan to start establishing a rough slope from the edges to the drain. Pack down material as you progress.
Should you tile behind a toilet?
Should You Tile Around a Toilet? You can, but you don’t need to, as bathroom floors are generally water-resistant.
Should a toilet flange sit on top of tile?
The toilet flange needs to be on top of the finished floor. Meaning the bottom edge of the flange needs to be on the same plane as the toilet. So if your toilet sits on the tile, the flange needs to be on top of the tile too. The spacing of the toilet exit “horn” and sealing surface is designed for this height.
When tiling a bathroom where do you start?
It’s best to start from the middle of the wall and work outwards. When marking the wall with your tape measure and pencil, make sure you use your spirit level to ensure all of the markings are level. At the end of this, you should have the position of all your tiles marked out on your bathroom wall.
