Pouring a shower bottom

Lay in the liner Tack up scrap pieces of vinyl liner to protect the actual liner from the sharp edges of plumbing or electrical plates. Even with using the cheap tile that Lowes sells. Very grateful to you. Building a traditional shower base Photo 1: My only modification was to use the existing drain — this meant it was flush with the plywood subfloor. Once the bolt heads and drain holes are cut, seal the underside of the liner to the drain base using silicone sealant or liner adhesive. Plan for and set this thickness at the drain by adjusting the drain collar to the correct height.

He used roofing nails to secure the sheeting because they have broad, flat heads. These will cover the framing. Mix Mud For the shower pan, the guys used Mapei 4 to 1 Mud Bed Mix. Mixing the Concrete When mixing the concrete for your shower pan, keep in mind where you are mixing the material and how you intend to get it into your bathroom.