PREPARE YOUR PAN
THE DRAIN
The drain must have two components to be compatible with hot mop: 1: A bottom flange that attached to the drainpipe. This bottom flange needs to sit flat or flush with the shower sub-floor. 2. A removable collar that bolts to the bottom flange. We remove this collar, apply our hot mop, then clamp it back down to create a proper watertight seal. |
USE A NEW DRAIN
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LINEAR DRAIN
Linear drains will have the same two components and a standard hot mop drain plus a linear portion. Store the linear portion somewhere where it won't get damaged. Install the Bottom flange and collar to the drainpipe. The linear potion will be install during the tile process. |
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BACKING / BLOCKING
The most common way to install blocking is using 2"x10" boards cut-to-fit between the studs. Thick plywood nailed to the outside of the studs also works well. If there is a spot where you cannot get wood to fit, like an area with plumbing pipes, a strong piece of sheet metal with work.
SEAT / BENCH
If you are installing a seat or bench in the shower area, it needs to be built in solid. Plywood works great. Backing / Blocking needs to be at least 6" up and around the seat.
SETTING THE CURB / DAM
The are where you step into the shower is called the curb or dam. It should be at least two 2"x4" 's laid flat on top of each other for a minimum height of 3.5 inches. * Check your local codes for exact height requirements.
RECESSED / ADA COMPLIANT SHOWER PANS
Depending on the size of the shower pan, An ADA Compliant shower pan should be prepared the same as a regular shower pan. The only difference is that the area needs to be recessed at least 2 inches.
SEE PICTURES BELOW FOR REFERENCE
The most common way to install blocking is using 2"x10" boards cut-to-fit between the studs. Thick plywood nailed to the outside of the studs also works well. If there is a spot where you cannot get wood to fit, like an area with plumbing pipes, a strong piece of sheet metal with work.
SEAT / BENCH
If you are installing a seat or bench in the shower area, it needs to be built in solid. Plywood works great. Backing / Blocking needs to be at least 6" up and around the seat.
SETTING THE CURB / DAM
The are where you step into the shower is called the curb or dam. It should be at least two 2"x4" 's laid flat on top of each other for a minimum height of 3.5 inches. * Check your local codes for exact height requirements.
RECESSED / ADA COMPLIANT SHOWER PANS
Depending on the size of the shower pan, An ADA Compliant shower pan should be prepared the same as a regular shower pan. The only difference is that the area needs to be recessed at least 2 inches.
SEE PICTURES BELOW FOR REFERENCE
