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 …

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 …

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 …