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| How do I know if my shower pan is leaking? |
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It is extremely rare that drains simply fail structurally, so in most cases the pan liner is compromised. To test this, simply plug the drain and fill the shower to curb height, leave water standing for a 24hr. period, substantial water loss would be obvious.
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| What is a shower pan, what is a shower pan liner? |
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The pan is simply a concrete base, which is installed to slope the water to a common drain and give you an anchor for the floor tile. The liner is a vinyl layer installed under the pan to arrest any water permeating the shower stall floor, and ensuring that all water drains.
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| Will missing grout cause my shower or surround to leak? |
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If the vapor barriers are in place, made of concrete, and installed correctly, your shower will NOT leak because of grout loss. So keep the caulk guns at bay.
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| What is a Vapor Barrier? |
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The vapor barrier consist of a cementitious material, typically ˝” thick and is inserted between the finished product and the frame of the shower or tub surround. If the barrier isn’t of cementitious value, it will never hold up to moisture and temperature extremes. All wet areas must be installed with this “type” of product; failure to do so will result in extensive and costly repair or replacement.
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| Is Greenboard an acceptable vapor barrier? |
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Greenboard resists moisture and humidity. It is useful on ceilings and high moisture areas. However, it is gypsum based and will not perform as a vapor barrier in a shower or tub surround.
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| Can tile be installed over existing tile? |
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Absolutely, as long as the existing product is well bonded and remains structurally sound. New applications can be installed directly over it. Just bear in mind that elevation change is emanate.
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| Why are sub floors added to existing floors? |
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If you are attempting to install over a suspended wood floor, the minimum practice requires 2”x 10’ flooring joists on 16” centers. Further , a minimum of 1” thick sub floor is required to eliminate deflection. In some cases this demolition has to be enhanced. Deflection will cause tiles to pop and grout to fail.
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| What is a suitable sub floor? |
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Concrete, Cox grade plywood, existing tile, or stone, any cementitious backer board, such as, Durock or Wonderboard.
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| Who is the chick in the tub? |
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Some answers cannot be discussed, but I will tell you that the tub is big enough for two.
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