What is a pro slope?
What is a pro slope?
PRO-SLOPE is a preformed composite made from durable expanded polystyrene (EPS) that creates a code required 1/4″ per foot slope under the waterproofing membrane in a shower.
What is Chloraloy?
Chloraloy® A shower pan liner waterproofing membrane used under full mortar bed installations of ceramic or terrazo tile, or dimension stone. Made from chlorinated polyethelene (CPE).
How much slope should a shower pan have?
Shower Floor Slope To efficiently drain, the recommended minimum slope for a shower floor is about 4 percent, or a 1/2 inch drop per every 12 inches from the shower walls to the drain. In traditional tile shower construction, this slope is established in the mortar pre-pan.
How do you mix pre slope?
If you are going to start with a preslope, here is the how-to.
- Start with a solid, clean and properly supported shower floor.
- Gather your supplies.
- Mix 1 part Mortar to about 3 parts Sand Mix.
- Shovel a few scoops of the mixture into the shower area and get to work.
- Check your slope as you go.
Should shower curb be sloped?
The curb or lip around the bottom of the shower should to be slanted inward at a 5-degree (approx. 3/16″ to 1/4″) “pitch” or slope so water flows in toward the drain. (A level curb would cause the water to stand, while a curb angled away from the drain would cause water to leak onto the bathroom floor.)
How thick should my pre slope be?
It is said that a pre slope shower pan thickness is no less then 1/2. For proper drainage, use ¼ inch in height for every 12 inches of run travel from the shower drain center. Also keep in mind that the mortar thickness in the pre-slope should be ½” to 1” thick.
Is a shower pre slope necessary?
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. A pre-slope is necessary because once water has reached there, it needs to be directed to the drain area.