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Ask The Builder: Shower Floor & Liner

...with Tim Carter

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Ask The Builder: Shower Pan Liner

Many people think that the tile in a shower makes it leak proof, but that couldn't be further from the truth. It's the shower pan liner. A correctly installed shower pan liner is like a membrane bowl that keeps the sub floor dry and helps move the water to the drain. It also makes the perfect base for the mortar bed for your tile floor.

Install a shower pan liner correctly and it will last a life time. Use the wrong materials or make the slightest error, and you could have gallons of water leaking through your

bathroom floor. What a mess. This comprehensive DVD features Master Plumber and syndicated columnist Tim Carter. With over 30 years of experience

Tim will show you easy to follow instructions and detail information including:


* Tool lists that include everything you'll need to do the job right
* Descriptions of the different types of membrane liners--along with recommendations on which ones work and which ones don't
* Framing tips that will save you time and frustration when you install wall tile
* The right way to install a drain assembly
* How to create a sloped base on your sub floor
* Liner buying tips
* How to measure and cut the liner
* Using chemical welds to join pieces and install patches
* The proper way to cut the drain hole

(about 25 minutes)

Ask the Builder: Cement Mud Floor

A Cement Mud Floor must be installed under ceramic tile in a shower. This solid base prevents cracks in the tile. The cement mud floor must be installed perfectly or it will be very difficult to install the tile. Now that youve got your shower pan liner correctly installed, the next step to insuring a leak proof shower and to making a sturdy base for your tile is installing a cement mud floor. This state of the art DVD shows you every thing you need to know to make sure you do the job right. It includes step-by-step detailed instructions to help you create the perfect base for your ceramic tile. This Professional Quality DVD includes: * Required Tools and Safety * Details on How to Get the Right Mud Mix * What to Do if Your Mix is Too Wet! * How to Set the Perfect Drain Assembly Height * Techniques to Get the Right Slope to the Drain * How To Install a Marble Shower Seat * When to Install the Cement Board for the Walls * How to Install the Cement Board to Keep it Dry * Preventing Hidden Condensation and Mold Growth in Walls

(about 25 minutes)

This video was added to our catalog on December 07, 2005 in Construction::Housebuilding and Construction::Plumbing.

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Reviewer: Mark S.

This video is short and to the point. The demonstration is clear and easy to follow. He goes over laying a foundation then installing a liner on top of it. He covers the three types of liner materials and several gotcha's to watch out for when installing them. Definitely worth watching if you plan to try a projects like this on.

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Reviewer: John H.

This was exactly what I was looking for. Excellent quality videos as well.

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Reviewer: Don B.

Everything you need to know to construct a walk-in shower. Simple and detailed explanations with picture-in-picture video. Well photographed. An excellent video. Five stars!!

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Reviewer: rony m.

lacks alot of information... You can not use this video to install a shower... almost as if there is a whole section missing

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Reviewer: Herbert K.

This is an excellent DVD. I watched this and how to pour the cement mud floor. My only wish is that there was a third in the series that told how to complete the shower. I had no interest in doing a "do it yourself" projects however the local "professional" was so inept and slipshod that I fired him and decided to do it myself. Fortunately, this DVD showed me the correct way to proceed.

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Reviewer: Martin M.

Very professionally produced. Very brief. The framing method demonstrated will save you time and frustration. Well worth renting.

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Reviewer: Brent K.

The information was decent, but for $9.99 I think the next DVD showing the mortar bed and walls should be included.

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Reviewer: John B.

I've been a tradesman for 20 years & experience in a lot of home projects from major to minor. I give these videos high scores because of the pro who explained the procedure. If I've learned anything over the years its that you have to have a plan & there is a system to every project. My knowledge was limited in this particular area. 100% thank you for the tips & the know how.

very enthusiastically, John Bagwell

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Reviewer: ee d.

just want to watch shower floor video so i can learn properly how to do it

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Reviewer: Tim H.

Simple and to the point. Very well done.

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Reviewer: Tim H.

Great DVD simple and to the point, he shows how and why and gives insight to problem areas.

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Reviewer: DONNA J.

This was a great video. Very informative. Thinking about purchasing.

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Reviewer: DONNA J.

GREAT video. This guy has a way of explaining things that is very easy to understand. Also, the example of the actual work makes it very informative. I would recommend this to anyone.

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