Concrete may seem like an odd material to use in a bathroom but it has several qualities that make it an appealing choice.
How to make a concrete shower floor.
The drain can be anywhere on the pan as long as we slope the concrete for proper drainage.
Get a professional plumber to rough in the shower drain before starting the concrete installation.
Create a pre slope and drain assembly.
However the first piece which is anchored into the concrete with 2 1 2 inch masonry screws must be pressure treated wood as it is resting directly against the concrete slab.
A pre slope is a necessary part that allows all the water collected on the shower membrane to drain away through the shower drain assembly use the concrete mix to create a 1 4 per foot slope.
Also make sure your floor is pre sloped before installing the rubber liner in the following steps to prevent future mold and mildew.
How to create a stained concrete shower floor.
We first need to frame in the shower pan with 2x10 lumber around the bottom of the floor and regular 2x4 studs up the walls.
Build your curb at the entry of the shower stall.
Make your curb out of 2x4 s.