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 …

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 …

The preparation steps of building your shower can be strenuous, but it is one of the most important items and giving your attention to this will be well worthwhile.One of the most important preparation steps is to pre-slope a shower. Forgoing this step could mean the difference between having water damage and mildew in your shower. There is a possibility that water can go through your mortar bed underneath your tiled shower floor. The real question is, where does that water go once it has gone …

What about your second floor laundry room?There are many things you can do with a shower pan liner that you might not have though about, or perhaps you have been wondering how to build something specific and didn't realize that a shower pan liner could be the solution to your problem!When you build a laundry room on a second floor, you want to ensure that your floor has the proper drainage system that is waterproof, and includes a drain, a properly sloped mortar bed, and …