Installing Tile Shower Pan On Concrete Floor

Waterproof the shower pan.

Installing tile shower pan on concrete floor.

All these come in one piece. In our project the shower pan is poured concrete image 2. Despite what you may think water can and will penetrate all the way through the tile mortar and concrete above the shower pan making its way down to the shower pan. Tile floors do not require as much care and cleaning as porcelain or fiberglass.

Depending on local building code you can use a vinyl sheet membrane or hot mop with tar. Plug the drain with a rag. While prefabricated pans are faster and easier to install if you want to use tile instead of an acrylic or fiberglass enclosure you need this tailor made option. Once demolition of the old tile is complete install a cement backer board in the shower area image 1.

Before tiling a shower be sure the drain and sub floor are properly seal. Tiled shower floors are visually appealing as well as hygienic. The shower base can be made of fiberglass acrylic and ceramic among others. This custom built pan provides the necessary base over which to lay tile.

If you use a sheet membrane you will have to install a layer of roofing paper first and then install the vinyl membrane. The roofing paper provides cushion between the concrete and the vinyl membrane which is critical. If the underside of your shower pan is flat apply caulk or adhesive to the floor base in a zigzag pattern. The pre slope is a slight slope of the floor draining toward the shower drain created with dry pack cement before the shower pan is installed.

Get a professional plumber to rough in the shower drain before starting the concrete installation. In addition shower bases come in various shapes and designs. Have a professional install a shower membrane and shower pan appropriate for the space. Use the acrylic caulk or construction adhesive depending on the shower pan manufacturer s recommendations and caulk gun to secure the pan to the concrete or subfloor.

Make your diy shower tile experience easier with these pro tips from the tile shop. How to tile a shower over a concrete slab. This method can be used to build a pre slope or pre pitch for a vinyl liner or the base for a sc. Shower bases are easy to fix easy to clean fewer chances of leakages.

How to install mud in a shower pan for a tile shower stall. 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.