Small Bathroom Remodel
Hello,
New to the team forum and wanted to share my current DIY bathroom remodel project. Isaac and I consulted early in the concept and design steps, other opinions and comments are always welcome. I've included a few images to show progress to date.
Bathroom Remodel Overview
6'0" x 7'3"
curbless shower design with linear drain and rain shower head
wall mounted toilet
liquid, roll on waterproof
large format tiles
glass partion, open entry/exit
Noteworthy is how the approach and system on this project evolved. Youtube videos became confusing, bombarded with all the various materials, methods, systems, preferences, etc. to build a great looking, functional, and waterproof bathroom shower.
It seems I've adopted a mostly traditional system with a deck mud shower pan, sloped at 1/4"/ft., cement board walls, and liquid sealant (Hydro Ban) for topical waterproofing. Cement board seams are covered with mesh tape. A liquid sealant, Hydro Ban, provides the bulk of topical waterproofing for the walls and pan. Subfloor is well supported 2" x 6"/8" planking.
What is critical is 100% waterproofing between the linear drain and the surrounding mud shower pan. Hydro Ban will be applied along the edge but if there is any movement or shrinkage around the drain, water may seep into the mud deck.
No drain flange with weep holes is used so it seems water can't exit the pan. Large format tiles are planned to create a clean aesthetic as well as ease DIY tile installation. Lacrete 254 is the modified thinset.
Shower pan deck mud step went smooth. Big thanks to Isaac's tip on mixing using a plastic garbage bag. Way easier and less messy. Make sure to thick bag, the stuff is heavy. 3 quarts water for 55 pounds of Mapi 4 to 1 was perfect.
With hot and dry weather in Sacramento, hoping mud dries by the weekend. Getting close. Next step - fiberglass entire floor and drain system.
The design is decoupled and it seems mesh is not required, I went ahead as it seemed it couldn't hurt. What did hurt is the sharp edges of the mesh along the cut lines. LOL
The final drain flange is version 3. It took a bit more work to ensure 100% waterproofing and sealing. Note, the entire trough and pan will be covered with fiberglass cloth, creating a fully waterproofed pan.