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 …

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 …

One of the most gorgeous drains I’ve come across are the Ebbe Unique Series. The Unique Style Square Grates come in a variety of styles. They come in very interesting patterns! They enhance the look and style of your shower. If you need to match your fixtures; all the grates are available in Polished Stainless, Brushed Stainless and Satin Stainless.Why choose Ebbe Square Drains? Ebbe Three Piece Drain Assembly installs into new shower installations remarkably easy. Since it’s a square drai …

We have come across many people that believe they can put drywall up for their shower walls. This is a common misconception. Other companies advertise that it is safe for drywall to be put up because their shower systems will cover the wall (therefore protecting it), but this is not necessarily always right. Depending on the conditions where you live, you may be able to use drywall, but these conditions do not exist in North America. This photo shows what can happen when using dr …

I believe the benefits of a prefabricated liner outweighs a PVC liner commonly used today. A PVC liner will inevitably have folds in the process of assembling your shower bed, which will cause water build up in your shower, and water build up is something you don’t want in your shower. Often, we use a horizontal piece of wood to go behind the studs, this is commonly referred to as ‘backing behind the studs'. This is an unnecessary hassle, and the prefabricated OneLiner d …