BobR wrote:
Just went through the same problem and I used the Schluter Kerdi
Waterproof lining and shower system. This was a first time use for me
and it has worked well. Check out the various web sites using a Google
Search.

http://www.schluter.com/english/arti...owersystem.htm

Hope this helps.


Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.


The winner for me is the Kerdi system. I'll be giving up a little in
dimensions by using the 32X60 shower tray but the simplified process,
and peace of mind that comes with it, makes it well worth it.......the
price is right too. I haven't done full material list but the 32X60
presloped offset shower tray and the drain system comes to about $150.00
The membrane price is also very reasonable. I also checked out the PDF
install brochure

http://www.schluter.com/english/prod...s_brochure.pdf

Yes it did help, Bob.

Lenny






Leonardo wrote:
We have decided that we are going to live in our current house for the
duration, so 'My Big Plan' is to Seniorize the house. I've just
completed all the lighting upgrades and I'm now moving on to the one of
the big ones. I will be tossing the shower/tub surround unit and
building from scratch a fully enclosed, floor to ceiling shower only,
with a low or no stepover, in the same space using the existing plumbing
layout. There is one hitch (so far). Those stock size, overpriced box
store fiberglass floor pans won't work for me. I need a custom dimension
floor.

So far its been suggested that I use a cement board underlay then trowel
out some kind of mix on top to get the slope to the drain, then tile.

Someone tried to describe a method where a waterproof membrane is put
down first... I didn't really catch what he meant.

The framing under the surround was properly built up to support the
current unit, so weight shouldn't be an issue

I'd appreciate hearing your ideas


Lenny