When faced with limited mobility, it can be very difficult to get around within your bathroom. Dix Systems has many barrier free options that will work for your needs and your bathroom.  For those upgrading the entire bathroom or needing a new bathtub in general, one of our walk-in bathtubs may be suited for you. Composed of fiberglass and a reinforced steel frame, and available with many options, a walk-in bathtub will create a custom bathroom that you will be …

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 …

It is essential to build a curb for any open area of your shower perimeter that is not enclosed by solid wall. Your shower door may be the only open area, in which case your curb length will be the same length as your shower door.However, you may have an open wall of your shower, facing the inside of your bathroom. In this case, your curb length will be the total length of your shower door and the rest of the open wall combined.It is essential to pay close attention to the construction of your …

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 …

Discover how to waterproof, in depth information about shower liners, and detailed techniques for the construction of your tile shower.If you’ve ever thought about what goes beneath your tile in your shower; this information will help you make the right decisions.The Quick Pitch System is used to build your tile shower system. Attach the Quick Pitch sticks around the 4″ Center Ring; you slide them in the slots of the center ring. The sticks are designed to create a perfect …