How to Install a Shower Pan Liner — Tile and Marble Showers
Mortar Bed Shower Floor
John P. Bridge
February 18, 2002
I have placed these photos here to aid us in instructing do-it-yourselfers in how to construct mortar bed shower floors. At some future date I intend to write an article on the subject, and I may or may not use these photos. In the meantime, I’m merely going to number them for reference. You can, however, move them to the tile forums, one at a time if you think it will help clarify something.
(8-28-2005) I have since written Tile Your World: John Bridge’s New Tile Setting Book, and I have used some of these photos. You can still use them with permission, however. Click on the thumbnails to view larger images.
(12-23-2009) Moving this over to the new web site. For permissions please use the our new contact link at the top. :)
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How to Install a Shower Pan Liner — Tile and Marble Showers
Mortar Bed Shower Floor
John P. Bridge
February 18, 2002
I have placed these photos here to aid us in instructing do-it-yourselfers in how to construct mortar bed shower floors. At some future date I intend to write an article on the subject, and I may or may not use these photos. In the meantime, I’m merely going to number them for reference. You can, however, move them to the tile forums, one at a time if you think it will help clarify something.
(8-28-2005) I have since written Tile Your World: John Bridge’s New Tile Setting Book, and I have used some of these photos. You can still use them with permission, however. Click on the thumbnails to view larger images.
(12-23-2009) Moving this over to the new web site. For permissions please use the our new contact link at the top. :)
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Photo 1, Mortar Pre-Slope
Photo 2, Pre-slope2
Photo 3 - Drain Disassembled
Photo 4, PVC Shower Pan Liner
Photo 5 - Making Corners
Photo 6 - Tack or Staple Corner
Photo 7 - Cut and Lay Over Curb
Photo 8 - Liner Folded Over Curb
Photo 9 - Outside Corner
Photo 10 - Corner Installed
Photo 11 - Cut Hole for Drain
Photo 12 - Caulk Lower Drain Flange
Photo 13 - Caulk Lower Flange2
Photo 14 - Upper Flange Installed
Photo 15 - Strainer Insert
Photo 16 - Lath Over Corner Piece
Photo 17 - Ready for Mud