What to do FIRST before Tiling your Shower

What to do FIRST before Tiling your Shower

When it comes to the installation of your shower floor, there are some issues to consider. If you do not have anything on top of your plywood when you apply mortar to create your pre-slope; you will compromise your plywood floor as illustrated in the photo below. Your mortar bed will evaporate into your plywood, eventually rotting your floor. It’s important to take the right steps to prevent any damage to your shower floor.There is a solution to this: Use the Mortar Reinforcement Ki …
2018 Mar 6th Re posted Dix Systems first post Marie Seward
The Goof Proof System - Check Out How It Works!

The Goof Proof System - Check Out How It Works!

Discover how to waterproof, in depth information about shower liners, and detailed techniques for the construction of your tile shower.If you’ve ever thought about what goes beneath your tile in your shower; this information will help you make the right decisions.The Quick Pitch System is used to build your tile shower system. Attach the Quick Pitch sticks around the 4″ Center Ring; you slide them in the slots of the center ring. The sticks are designed to create a perfect …
2018 Feb 14th Reposted by Dix Systems first post by Marie Seward
Why Pre Slope with Pre Pitch?

Why Pre Slope with Pre Pitch?

The preparation steps of building your shower can be strenuous, but it is one of the most important items and giving your attention to this will be well worthwhile.One of the most important preparation steps is to pre-slope a shower. Forgoing this step could mean the difference between having water damage and mildew in your shower. There is a possibility that water can go through your mortar bed underneath your tiled shower floor. The real question is, where does that water go once it has gone …
2018 Feb 14th Marie Seward re posted by Laura
CurbSill Shower Threshold... Why Install One?

CurbSill Shower Threshold... Why Install One?

Over the years of building shower curbs, we have found that the easiest product to build a gorgeous looking and durable shower curb are the Curbsill Thresholds. These thresholds provide an efficient seal for shower doors. You can also use this for any glass door or wall and get a smooth straight ledge. There a wide choice of colors available including Black, Bone, Cashmere, Lite Fawn, Tidal Sand, Walnut Toffee, White, and Whole Wheat. Recently, we have added a new color, Pewter, to our …
2018 Feb 14th Laura
CertainTeed Membrane The Smart Vapor Barrier

CertainTeed Membrane The Smart Vapor Barrier

In your shower, one of the most crucial things to protect yourself from is mold and moisture damage. The CertainTeed Vapor Barrier uses an advanced technology of smart vapor retarder and air barrier film.CertainTeed MembraneOnly waterproofing your shower walls does not stop water vapor from getting behind your backer board and into your wall cavity behind. When you are waterproofing a shower, it stops liquid water from penetrating walls, but not vapor (steam). This looks like fog, and it happ …
2018 Feb 13th Re posted Dix Systems first post Marie Seward