shower - How do I improve the slope of my mud bed and make it …
Oct 13, 2019 · I am looking to improve the smoothness of my my concrete mud-bed before I lay my thin-set and tile. The mud-bed has dried, but there are some dips and divots that make it difficult for me to make the tile job smooth while maintaining the slope.
Bottom edge of Durock positioning - John Bridge
Nov 1, 2013 · Yes, you'll be packing mud up to the side of the Durock. Depending on the exact thickness of your final mud bed layer, approximately an inch of the Durock will be covered. The mud will hold the bottom most portion of the Durock very tight to the wall.
Preparing sloped floor for slate - Mud Bed or no
Nov 24, 2023 · Some want to do more SLU, some want to screed the low spots, apply the flexbone, and tile. Some think a mud bed is the best option. Our priorities are durability and quality of the substrate. There is expensive custom cabinetry going in and I don't want to cheap out on the floor only to sorely regret it.
New shower pan on pre-sloped concrete - Love Plumbing
Feb 19, 2011 · 1. when setting a mud bed on a slab you don't need a bonding agent. Just clean up concrete well with water and sponge then apply thinset to the concrete and put the deck mud on the wet thinset. But in all honesty, that would be over kill. Just pack the deck mud right on the concrete. 2. yes you do want to have 1/4" per foot slope.
Shower mud bed not smooth - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Jan 1, 2022 · Tile thinset will take up at least 1/16 (too thin actually) so the bed does not have to be glass smooth. You can rub the surface with stone or a piece of brick to knock down a grit or such. Vacuum and wipe off any dust.
Fixing a bumpy mud bed - Ceramic Tile Advice Forums - John …
Oct 16, 2016 · All that's required is that it be solid enough to support the loads anticipated with the final mud bed and tile installation and that it be flat and properly sloped. That said, drywall mud would not be among the materials I would use to create one. I would recommend you remove your existing pre-slope and make another one properly this time.
Using thinset to slope shower pan - Contractor Talk
Sep 7, 2023 · I decided to do a dry pack mortar bed instead of using a foam base or acrilic. My issue is I did not have enough slope for the water to drain properly. I have done many showers but have little experience with dry pack mud. Noticing that my slope was not enough. Less than 1/4inch per foot once I was done. I decided to add more slope to my shower ...
Shower mortar bed question - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 16, 2007 · In the pic you may be able to see that I have screwed some wood scraps to the wall to establish the height I need for my slope to be right. Pack a ledge of mud around the wall at this height. Now just fill in and make a uniform slope. Don't let the mud sag in the area where it meets the drain.
Pre-Slope, Slope, Drains, Membranes....I'm confused. - Houzz
There are 2 mud shower floor construction methods: 1) preslope + pvc liner + top mud bed + thinset + tile. Use a clamplng drain with this method. 2) sloped mud bed and ( (thinset with Kerdi or Pro Source plastic fabric) or (Hydro Ban or Aqua …
Sunken Shower - depth, curb, or ramp - Love Plumbing
Jul 16, 2009 · Yes, slope the mud, not the concrete. The total depth will depend on the size of the shower. As noted, over concrete, you can taper the mud to near zero under the drain, then 1/4" per foot to the edges.
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