When you install a tile shower, the most difficult part is building the sloped base for the floor. I used a prefabricated pan, completely skipping that part. All I needed to do was set the pan and tile the walls. Built-in wall niches are a snap, and they’re prefabricated.
Set the shower pan
My shower pan, set on a flat and level subfloor, required adhesive underneath and screws through the flange. Some pans require mortar to set and level them. If that’s the case with your shower pan, start by setting the pan in place without mortar and leveling it with plastic shims.
Lift the pan and staple the shims in place to the subfloor. Spread mortar about one inch thick over the subfloor. Set the pan in the mortar and press it down onto the shims. Recheck for level. Let the mortar set for at least 24 hours before you stand in it.
Article source here: Tips for Shower Installation With Pre-Fab Components
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