Bathrooms

Plumbing a shower drain for your new home is a short and simple process. Though it requires attention to detail, you can install a shower drain like a professional with a bit of planning and some...

The wedi shower pan is a one-step tile shower water proofing system that offers an easy to install alternative to the common method of building concrete shower pans using vinyl liners and water...

If you're upgrading your bathroom and adding a shower, you need to do a little preliminary work before you begin the installation of the shower pan for the walk-in shower. Besides the obvious of...

You can install a shower pan for tile several ways. The most expensive but easiest method uses fabric membrane. While the membrane costs a little more, it saves time and several steps. The fabric...

This is how to frame and pour a concrete shower pan for use with or without tile. The most important thing is to make the shower pan leak proof.

A shower pan is a very small dish-shaped object that forms the floor of your shower unit. Because this pre-cast piece of plastic often resembles something you might find in the kitchen, the name...

Tile showers unlike other shower flooring and enclosures, are not waterproof. Proper installation of a PVC shower pan liner under the mortar bed is the critical step in making a successfully...

Removing a shower base, or the pan, is not difficult. Removing a shower base is just the opposite of installing one. Removing a hand-framed base is a little more complex than a prefabricated pan,...

If you have water leaking into the room below, a damp carpet or discolored linoleum, it might be time to remove the shower pan. Usually a shower pan must have damage beyond repair before...

There are a few types of shower pans that do not accept tile well, namely fiberglass and acrylic, but some of the do-it-yourself constructed shower pans are ideal for tiling. Make sure to build a...

The shower in your basement is only as leak-proof as the liner you install. Shower pans come in a variety of different types, including fiberglass, vinyl and acrylic. Some of the pre-fabricated...

Convenient, tile-ready shower pans come in fiberglass, acrylic and vinyl. These pans are placed over masonry sub floors. Preparing the sub floor properly is key to installing a perfect-fit vinyl...

Acrylic shower pans, also called solid-surface shower pans, are the top of the line in physical appearance as well as performance. Because acrylic shower pans are not porous, they are not...

The shower pan is the base of the shower. The pan is laid on top of the prepared concrete. Shower pans come in a variety of different materials including: vinyl, acrylic and fiberglass. Installing...

Acrylic shower pans are installed over a level sub floor, so remove any materials above the sub floor, any debris, protrusions or unevenness. Lay out the template that came with the shower pan,...

A shower changes a 1/2 bath to a full bath and doesn't take very much room. It also improves the value of your home by a significant amount. Often, after installing a walk-in-shower, families...

The zero barrier shower pan is extremely popular today for various reasons. The first is the ever growing desire for open space and custom designed showers. The second reason comes with the aging...

If you're building a tile shower on a concrete floor, make sure you already have a drain set in the concrete. If you don't, it is a tremendously difficult task. You'll have to break the area for...

When you decide to build a custom shower, you have two major decisions to consider. The first is the layout of the shower and the design. This requires that you consider whether you want a...

There are two ways to build a watertight curb for your shower. The difference comes from the type of material that you use for your shower pan. The two materials are either a rubber membrane or a...

If you are remodelling a shower, chip away any traces of the old shower base, taking care not to damage the pipe or drain. If you are installing a new shower, install your subfloor and frame the...

If your shower needs to be redone and your existing shower pan just won't cut it anymore, then you need a new one. A couple of easy steps will arm you with the information you need to refit your...

The shower pan is the base or floor of the shower. Shower pans can either be purchased as one solid unit or they can be custom made from scratch. Shower pan floors are made with built-in liners to...

A stepless shower pan is becoming more popular as baby boomers get closer to retirement age. These pans have no threshold or curb to step over and are mandatory if there's a wheel chair bound...

Adding a new shower pan is one way one can update a bathroom. Part of the shower pan installation is to install a new shower drain. There are different types of shower drains available. Choose the...

A shower is a traditional addition to most home remodeling plans. The hardest part of installing a shower is creating the waterproof shower pan. If you have a wooden floor, you have to be...

When you build the shower pan for tile, you will need to make sure that it is waterproof. If you don't construct the pan properly, it will leak and you will have to tear out the entire shower and...

If you're adding on to your home or building a new home, the 1-piece prefab shower stall is the way to go. It doesn't require putting down a cement bed and it is very easy to maintain. The sturdy...

You can custom made your own handicap shower pan

Any type of fiberglass accessory can be made using forms, fiberglass strips and resin. Shower pans are no different. For a shower pan the fiberglass resin should be cured and hardened to a...

Following the proper steps when building a shower pan is critical to avoid expensive leaks down the line. The following guideline is an industry best practice.

Designing your own shower pan is a daunting project that most people will not attempt. It is quicker to buy a prefabricated pan and work it into the shower stall construction. Typically a shower...

When building or remodeling a shower, one of the most popular conveniences to include would be a bench. Whether it is for sitting or placing a foot upon for multiple uses ranging from washing to...

The first step to installing a shower pan or tray is making sure to lay down a solid, waterproof liner. A shower pan liner prevents water from leaking into the bathroom walls. Flexible shower pan...

Fiberglass shower enclosures are becoming more popular every year. Manufacturers keep improving the appearance, the cost and the benefits of having a fiberglass enclosure as opposed to a...

A shower pan, also referred to as a shower base, is designed to provide a sealed bottom for a shower enclosure. It is a necessary building component of a free-standing shower to guard against...

Installing a concrete shower base properly is the difference between a shower base that leaks and one that is solid. Laying a concrete base before installing a shower pan must be done to prevent...

Will you be putting in a tile floor in your shower? This challenging activity isn't for the faint of heart...

The most important step in creating your own custom shower is getting the floor right. The floor must be waterproofed, sloped for drainage and comfortable to stand on. This article assumes that...

Perhaps the time has come where you wish to add a bathroom onto your house, but instead of a bath and shower combination, you wish to add only a shower. Rather than buy a shower assembly from a...

Making a proper shower pan is the most important step in making a solid, water tight shower. It seems easy to do, but unless done properly can lead to disasters with leaks and wandering water. A...

Many people replace their shower stalls either because it's out of style or the configuration no longer suits their requirements and a new stall will better fit their lifestyle. A new shower stall...