The Wet Room... When the Entire Bathroom is Waterproofed

The Wet Room... When the Entire Bathroom is Waterproofed

Installing a shower drain without a curb, barrier, or threshold creates a seamless look with easy accessibility to the wet area. To achieve an ideal installation, floor heights should be equal between the shower area (wet area), outside the shower (dry area), and next room. Specific conditions will determine what is involved.By pitching a floor in one direction, the possibilities are infinite.- No limitation on tile size or slab material- Can be placed as threshold or curb - Meets ADA requi …
2018 Apr 4th Laura
Making the Right Choice in Waterproofing your Shower

Making the Right Choice in Waterproofing your Shower

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 …
2018 Mar 6th Reposted by Dix Systems first posted by Marie Seward
Do Bathroom Renovations Add Value?

Do Bathroom Renovations Add Value?

The bathroom is the second most important room in the home in terms of valuation. If you can add a three piece bathroom to a home with only one full bathroom, you will see a dramatic rise in the market value of your home. While you should never compromise bedroom space for a bathroom, try sneaking one in dead space in the home. We had a client fit in a three piece bathroom under a staircase – the width of the room measured just 44 inches. As an added tip, use a glass door for the …
2018 Feb 7th Dix Systems
Why Not Drywall In A Shower?

Why Not Drywall In A Shower?

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 …
2018 Feb 5th Steve Dix Installer
Prefabricated Liners vs. PVC Liners

Prefabricated Liners vs. PVC Liners

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 …
2018 Feb 5th re posted by Dix Systems first posted by Marie Seward