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I have gutted my master bathroom including removing the original cast iron tub which I'm replacing with a ceramic tiled shower. I want to make certain that I have a trouble and leak-free installation, so I've been doing a lot of reading on building shower pans. Although there are a number of systems out there that claim to make the job easier (Schluter, Kerdi, Quick-Pitch, Kirb-Perfect, etc), I've decided to build a traditional pan and curb using a mortar bed. The process I plan to use is pretty much as outlined on the North American Tile website:
I have a few questions:
1. Anybody see anything pitfalls with this method? Any suggestioned variations on the idea?
2. I've read of varying recommendations as to the preferred mortar mix for the sloped pan. Supposedly, a brick mortar mix (ie: Quickcrete Mortar Mix) is easier to work with, although this may not be as strong as other materials. Portland Cement mixed with sand (1:5) is also recommended. Some people recommend using latex, others say water only. Any recommendations?
I have a few questions:
1. Anybody see anything pitfalls with this method? Any suggestioned variations on the idea?
2. I've read of varying recommendations as to the preferred mortar mix for the sloped pan. Supposedly, a brick mortar mix (ie: Quickcrete Mortar Mix) is easier to work with, although this may not be as strong as other materials. Portland Cement mixed with sand (1:5) is also recommended. Some people recommend using latex, others say water only. Any recommendations?
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