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The Tile Shower Pan Curb -- 3 Tips For Getting Started Right
A tile shower pan curb is there to keep the water in and not out of the shower. Faulty construction means that often the curb is the cause of a shower pan failure. You can build the curb several ways, but some parts have to be right. Here are three key parts that must be right to keep the shower working properly.
Tip 1: Use wood, but not hollow or wet.
The frame of the curb can be made of poured concrete, bricks or wood. Wood is often the choice. Don't make the mistake of framing the curb as a hollow construction. That's often why showers fail. The frame may shift or move and then it's cracked tiles and disaster. It's easier and better to just stack 2 x 4's to the height you need. Don't use wet pressure treated lumber either for the same reason. The drying lumber will shift and cause tile cracking.
Tip 2: Slope the curb.
One trick you may miss is sloping the curb. The curb top should slope in to make sure the water moves into the shower. You can build the slope into the final mortar layer if you wish. It helps though to slope the frame too. That's easy enough to do if you shim the stacked wood pieces used to construct the curb.
Tip 3: Tie it all together.
A frame that stays in place is one key to a lasting curb. Stacked wood pieces should be nailed or screwed together. Also attach the curb pieces to the frame at the ends of the curb too. Another good step is to glue the bottom curb section to the subfloor. Also use galvanized fasteners everywhere. Expect the curb you build to last a very long time.
Getting a tile shower pan curb framed properly is one step to a problem free curb and a long-lasting shower. After the framing you'll be installing the liner membrane over the curb and then coating with mortar. Use the right material and tie it all together well and it's there to stay.
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