Installing Shower Pan Mistakes

Having your mortar, or deck mud, at the right consistency is a step that shouldn't be skipped. Lumps cause weak spots so learning to "chop" it is crucial. Having it mixed correctly makes it easier to work with.

If you what to learn more about working with mortar (deck mud) you can visit the site linked at the bottom with the big arrows. There you can find help with how to install a mud shower pan.

Draining is another important factor that comes into play when installing a shower pan. This is where having the correct "fall" or level of decline will come into play.

If this is not done properly you risk the chance of water flowing back into the shower. This can lead to clogging problems and premature grout decay.

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Here are 4 other mistakes you need to be aware of:

Leaks- Water damage can be expensive

Wrong Drain- Find this out too late and you may have to remove your shower pan liner.

Getting the corner folds wrong- Doing this the wrong way and you can have water running behind the your shower pan liner and that means water damage. Like mentioned above this can be be expensive.

Hooking the drain up to the pan wrong- Water damage can occur and not just in the that room. Rooms that share the some wall as the shower could be effected also.

Mortar Mixing- What Could Go Wrong?

Not having your mix right. If you don't have your sand and cement mixed correctly then the floor of the pan can be brittle and crumble.

Watch how much water you add to the mix. Too much water and your ability to work with the mud will suffer. This can cause waves in the shower floor which can lead to bad drainage.