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 …

Adding a basement bathroom adds value to the home, but installing toilets and sinks in a below grade environment takes more than a basic knowledge of drainpipes and sewer lines. Transporting waste to the sewer run is challenging because the gravity assist that works for upstairs waste removal will work against waste flow below grade. Fortunately, there are a number of options that fall into the DIY category. New plumbing must meet code requirements, however, so do some homework and consider a ma …

When it comes to the installation of your shower floor, there are some issues to consider. If you do not have anything on top of your plywood when you apply mortar to create your pre-slope; you will compromise your plywood floor as illustrated in the photo below. Your mortar bed will evaporate into your plywood, eventually rotting your floor. It’s important to take the right steps to prevent any damage to your shower floor.There is a solution to this: Use the Mortar Reinforcement Ki …

In your shower, one of the most crucial things to protect yourself from is mold and moisture damage. The CertainTeed Vapor Barrier uses an advanced technology of smart vapor retarder and air barrier film.CertainTeed MembraneOnly waterproofing your shower walls does not stop water vapor from getting behind your backer board and into your wall cavity behind. When you are waterproofing a shower, it stops liquid water from penetrating walls, but not vapor (steam). This looks like fog, and it happ …

Linear drains have been attracting attention in shower and bathroom design of late for their low profile and design flexibility. But with new products come new installation practices. Slope – Traditional center drains require the tricky task of sloping the mortar bed in four directions towards the drain. If you are not careful, you may end up with a flat area that will collect water. Linear drains only require a single and slight (2%) slope in one direction for easier i …