shower pan edges not level

8 years ago

Hi,

I need help leveling the middle wall floor and the curb floor to set the tiles, I used a quick pitch sticks to put down a mud bed, but I forgot to level all for sides, see attached).

thank you

Abel

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Mint tile Minneapolis

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Abel, in the pro world its a tearout. Since its your home id still suggest you tear it out now and do it properly and eat the small costs.

Hardiebacker on the curb involves fastening said hardie THRU the liner into the wood. Painting aquaD over that is not an accepted industry approved installation nor does it meet standards and it will be one of the first areas your shower fails..

Even If you had done a proper flood test it is voided the second you proceed to put screws anywhere in the liner that are lower than 3" above the finished tiled curb. lastly you do not want an additional coat of waterproofing on top of the mudbed either.

It is not that hard but there are very specific steps and measures to doing it correctly.

If you start over share pictures once torn out, and I will walk you thru doing it correctly step by step.- best

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User
8 years ago
Fire the current contractor and hire someone actually qualified to do this.

https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org/homeowners-guide-to-hiring-qualified-tile-installer
PRO
Mint tile Minneapolis
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
lets back up,

A.. You cannot

use quickpitch sticks on an unlevel out of plane substrate and expect proper grade results.

B. If you havent been able to screed this properly how did you achieve a perfect preslope under the liner first?

C. How diid your flood test go and drain thru the weeps?

You may very well need to start over .. Share more details of drain ,preslope and pan liner/curb
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Abel Al
Original Author
8 years ago
I did a preslpoe first, I installed a liner, I put a weep hole plastic protector, I just completely forgot about leveling the the center wall and the curb side to be level with the Right and left wall, didn’t realize it until I was shopping for tiles, I’m a novice, This is my first shower build, I made the curb with a 2x4 and I covered them with a 1/2 inch hardy baker, I’m about to put an aquadefense, but need to level the center wall and curb side!!
PRO
Creative Tile Eastern CT
8 years ago
Abel, TFW has pointed out facts and made a generous offer to walk you through a proper install. I hope you give it the consideration it deserves.
TJW
8 years ago
What is the name of your wall and floor tiles?