Cracks in the mortar mud bedSometimes you will see hairline cracks in the mortar as it dries and may think there's an issue. But those cracks have to do with the water/drying process and are not a structural crack/problem.Sometimes I'd suggest they pile all their mortar in around the OneLiner and they'll see how it weighs down the liner, but some people just over think it, lol. If Steve had know he'd sent out a really wobbly one, he'd offer to send a better one...but that's a last resort.&n …

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 well established that shower leaks are one of the most common, and costly, problems that a homeowner may face. In the past, one would tackle a tile shower installation by going to the hardware store to purchase a 40 mm sheet of CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene) or PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) large enough to cover the shower floor.No instructions would come with this sheet, which is perhaps the problem. How can a person fully understand what they are about to do when there is no process or i …

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 …