Custom Bases, Over Sized Shower Pan and Not The Ordinary Shape What Do you Do?
At Dix Systems we have helped the Do It Yourselfer and contractor that have trouble with an out of the ordinary shower pan, over sized in the sense that the traditional PVC 6 ft liner is going to have to be seamed to waterproof your big shower pan. Maybe you have a neo angle that is also over sized or has extra corners. We have put together several options to help with all of these new sized shaped and even the new wet room the entire bathroom is waterproofed. Give us a call or send an email lau
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2018 May 16th
More Information on Linear Drains and Waterproofing
A linear drain allows for the use of larger format floor tile and the ability to pitch the floor in one direction. This offers an advantage from the traditional center drain installation, where the floor must slope in four directions in order to properly drain the water.Common Methods Using a Clamp Down Floor Drain PVC Membrane/Vinyl Liner (Polyvinyl Chloride)A plastic sheet available at most plumbing suppliers and sold in rolls of 4’, 5’ and 6’. The membrane is layered between mortar beds
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2018 Apr 4th
Would You Like to Sit Down In The Shower?
In a shower, a very helpful item to have is a bench to sit on. A bench also adds beauty and flare to your shower. For people who have trouble standing or have an injury, a bench is incredibly beneficial for washing and safety with a wet shower floor. As you can see, both the rectangular and corner benches are solid right to the ground; making cleaning your shower much easier! We recommend both of the Dix Systems solid benches, available as a 16" Corner or 32" Rectangular&nbs
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2018 Mar 6th
CurbSill Shower Threshold... Why Install One?
Over the years of building shower curbs, we have found that the easiest product to build a gorgeous looking and durable shower curb are the Curbsill Thresholds. These thresholds provide an efficient seal for shower doors. You can also use this for any glass door or wall and get a smooth straight ledge. There a wide choice of colors available including Black, Bone, Cashmere, Lite Fawn, Tidal Sand, Walnut Toffee, White, and Whole Wheat. Recently, we have added a new color, Pewter, to our
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2018 Feb 14th