At first glance concrete shower pans might appear to be solid concrete but most of them actually feature three distinct layers.
How to install a shower floor liner.
Place cardboard or another material into the shower pan base to protect its surface.
Notice the liner in the diagram below goes up the walls and over the curb.
You can also start with the preparation and planning post or with creating a preslope.
How to install a shower floor membrane.
Get a professional plumber to rough in the shower drain before starting the concrete installation.
This post is part of a complete series explaining how to diy a shower pan from start to finish.
This article will assume the subfloor of the shower is constructed of plywood although the same principles apply to concrete flooring where the sloped mortar bed is applied beneath the pan liner.
How to build shower floor 2 liner drain now that the curb and pre slope layer of deck mud is complete you are ready to install the shower pan liner.
The first layer is a.
For extra waterproofing install a shower pan liner between layers of mortar before laying the shower pan on top.
The pvc shower pan liner is a flexible waterproofing membrane that can be purchased at lowes or home depot.
Including the framing and prep work installing the shower liner building the pan preslope installing the drain and tile.