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Shower bed mortar geo.nova 09-11-2007
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Posted by on September 13, 2007, 8:51 am
> I always use saccrete sand mix
>
> If you want to go spec,. try LATICRETE 209 Floor
Mudhttp://www.laticrete.com/DoItYourself/Products/ThinSetMortars/tabid/2...
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> > Does anyone know if it is OK to use regular brick mortar for a custom
> > shower bed?
> > Thanks in advance
> > K

It is ok, just make sure you mix it VERY VERY dry. Don't forget to
use the liner and slope it 1/4" per ft.


Posted by Raider Bill on September 13, 2007, 11:33 am
On Sep 13, 8:51 am, beerguzzle...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> > I always use saccrete sand mix
>
> > If you want to go spec,. try LATICRETE 209 Floor
Mudhttp://www.laticrete.com/DoItYourself/Products/ThinSetMortars/tabid/2...
>
> > Jeff
>
>
>
> > > Does anyone know if it is OK to use regular brick mortar for a custom
> > > shower bed?
> > > Thanks in advance
> > > K
>
> It is ok, just make sure you mix it VERY VERY dry. Don't forget to
> use the liner and slope it 1/4" per ft.

I use portland and sand, I call it walking the dog when mixing with a
shovel on a hard surface.
The above post needs to be heeded! MIX IT VERY VERY VERY DRY!
Start at your drain and work out. TAMP TAMP TAMP if firm then straight
edge to looking for low spots. Watch your slope or else the tile will
be uneven.
Don't forget the pan!


Posted by Wayne Whitney on September 13, 2007, 12:25 pm

> The above post needs to be heeded! MIX IT VERY VERY VERY DRY!

What is the reason for this? Is it so it will hold the slope, or so
it won't shrink while drying, or?

Thanks, Wayne

Posted by on September 19, 2007, 10:05 am
>
> > The above post needs to be heeded! MIX IT VERY VERY VERY DRY!
>
> What is the reason for this? Is it so it will hold the slope, or so
> it won't shrink while drying, or?
>
> Thanks, Wayne



Mostly strength and shrinking. Holding the slope is also a benefit,
but it could be wetter and still do that.


Posted by on September 13, 2007, 4:30 pm
On Sep 12, 1:55 am, geo.n...@hotmail.com wrote:
> Does anyone know if it is OK to use regular brick mortar for a custom
> shower bed?
> Thanks in advance
> K

No no and no


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