02-06-2018, 09:54 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-07-2018, 09:09 AM by Snipe Hunter.)
I lost some pick when photobucket melted down but maybe these pics wil help illustrate a basic shower install.
Shower is framed and 30lb roofing paper on the floor with hardware cloth stapled down. Under that is AdvanTech OSB. It's a real strong, water resistant sub-flooring. The roofing paper helps keep the sub floor dry from the moisture in the cement and allows a little movement so the concrete doesn't crack. The hardware cloth acts as "re-bar" and holds the cement together when drying. The cement is Sand Topping Mix mixed a little dry so it doesn't flow and can be troweled without movement.
Installing the "pre slope" cement
Troweling smooth at a slope of 1/4" per foot towards the drain.
Shower is framed and 30lb roofing paper on the floor with hardware cloth stapled down. Under that is AdvanTech OSB. It's a real strong, water resistant sub-flooring. The roofing paper helps keep the sub floor dry from the moisture in the cement and allows a little movement so the concrete doesn't crack. The hardware cloth acts as "re-bar" and holds the cement together when drying. The cement is Sand Topping Mix mixed a little dry so it doesn't flow and can be troweled without movement.
Installing the "pre slope" cement
Troweling smooth at a slope of 1/4" per foot towards the drain.