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Ultimate Bachelor Bath (2 of 4): Installing Waterproof Shower System From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-110

	This old 70's bathroom was an absolute disaster ...
	until DIY's Amy Matthews came to the rescue to help the homeowner transform ...
	it into a new high-tech bathroom for the ultimate bachelor.
	In this episode an amazing fiber optic showerhead is added to this high tech bachelor's bathroom.

Materials for Plumbing Steam Shower —

safety goggles
hammer drill
D'VersiBit
copper pipes
plumber's tape
screw gun
screws
gloves
level
marker
anchors
hammer

Materials for Running Supply Lines —

shower body jets
copper supply lines
nail gun
level
plastic anchor clips
hammer

Materials for Installing Steam Vent —

2 x 4 rafter
speed square
pencil
compound miter saw
screw gun
screws

Materials for Installing Waterproof Shower System —

standard, non-modified thinset
paddle mixer
gloves
5-gal. bucket
sponge
3/16" V-notch trowel
smooth finish trowel

Materials for Installing Shower Floor Pan —

1/4" x 3/8" square notch trowel
thinset, mixed thick
floor pan
flange
drain

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Installing Waterproof Shower System

1. The inside of the steam shower needs to be completely waterproofed. A Schluter Shower System will be installed. It is different from other shower systems because normally you have the tile, mortar, and whatever other materials that are underneath that. The moisture and water get in through the tile and into the mortar and that becomes a hot bed for mold and mildew. It also causes the adhesive not to work and your tiles come off.

2. With the Schluter System, you have a membrane (figure A) that will cover all the area in the shower that will be tiled. It will prevent water from going through.

3. You also have a pre-formed tray that you will be able to cut easily for the size of your shower. It creates a nice slope down to the drain area (figure B).

4. To adhere the membrane to the surfaces, mix a batch of standard, non-modified thinset. Mix it to a fairly thin pancake batter consistency.

   Note: Non-modified means it has no latex and will adhere more quickly.

5. If there are cement board walls in the shower, soak them with a wet sponge before applying the thinset so they won't absorb too much moisture.

6. Apply thinset to the wall using a 3/16" V-notch trowel.

7. The membrane is made out of polyethylene and is easy to cut with a utility knife. Cut it to fit the wall and ceiling.

8. Hang the membrane on the wall like wallpaper. Smooth it with your hand first, then use a clean flat finish trowel, working from the center out, to remove all the air bubbles (figure C).

9. Once the walls are covered, you are ready to put the polystyrene pan on the floor.

10. Apply a thicker batch of thinset onto the floor and spread it on using a 1/4" x 3/8" square notch trowel this time.

11. After laying the pan into the floor, wiggle it a bit to set it in the mud.

12. Apply more thinset to the drain hole, and drop in the drain flange (figure D). It will be connected later to the drainpipe below.

13. All that is left to do is cover the tray with the membrane, cover the ceiling and then do the corners. It will then be watertight and you are ready to tile.

Next: Tub Deck Tile

RESOURCES :

Steam Shower Fixtures (Ondine)

Product: ESS-Steam Universal Design -- Left Plumbed
Model #: 25031BN1
Color: Brushed Nickel
Brand name: Ondine

Product: ELS 12" with Light
Model #: 25180BN1
Color: Brushed Nickel
Brand name: Ondine

Product: Riva 7 Spray Mount
Model #: B517BN1
Color: Brushed Nickel
Brand Name: Ondine

Product: 3 Riva Body Jet
Model #: 26295BN1
Color: Brushed Nickel
Brand Name: Ondine
Where available: Visit the Ondine Showers website, link below.
Interbath, Inc. (Manufacturer)
665 N. Baldwin Park Blvd.
City of Industry, CA 91746-1841
Toll-free: 800-423-9485
Website: www.ondineshowers.com

Ventilation System (Fantech)

Product: Bathroom Vent Light Kit
Model #: REG100L
Color: White

Product: Exhaust Kit for Steam Shower
Model #: DLX150L
Color: White

Product: Additional Vent-Light Fixture
Model #: VLC64
Color: White

Product: Single Port Bathroom Exhaust Kit
Model #: REG100
Color: White

Product: Electronic Pushbutton Timers
Model #: FD60EM
Color: White

Product: 8-6 Metal Increaser/Reducer
Model #: CKR86
Color: Metal

Product: Insulated Flexible Duct
Model #: FIDT6

Product: Dimmer
Model #: SCD5
Color: White

Product: 6" Wound Supply Exhaust Grill
Model #: DGD6
Color: White

Product: Galvanized Steel Roof Carp
Model #: RC8
Color: Metal

Product: Insulated Flexible Duct
Model #: FIDT4
Where available: Visit the Fantech website, link below.
Fantech, Inc.
1712 Northgate Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34234
Toll-free: 800-747-1762
Website: www.fantech.net

Steam Shower (MrSteam)
Brand name: MrSteam
Model #: MS400TC1 with BN Butler Package
Color: Brushed Nickel
Where available: Check the MrStream website for dealers, link below.
MrStream
43-20 34th St.
Long Island City, NY 11101
Toll-free: 800-767-8926
Website: www.mrstream.com

Waterproof Shower Membrane (Schluter)

Product: Kerdi Membrane
Model #: Kerdi 8.1

Product: Kerdi Shower-ST (Drainage Pan)

Product: Kerdi Drain
Model #: Kerdi 8.2
Brand name: Schluter
Where available: Visit the Schluter Systems website, link below.
Schluter Systems
194 Pleasant Ridge Rd.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-5841
Toll-free: 80-472-4588
Website: www.schluter.com

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