How To Make A Concrete Shower Floor

Make your curb out of 2x4 s.

How to make a concrete shower floor.

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. How to create a stained concrete shower floor. The drain can be anywhere on the pan as long as we slope the concrete for proper drainage. 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.

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. Create a pre slope and drain assembly. For this example we ll use a drain that is in the center of the shower pan. Get a professional plumber to rough in the shower drain before starting the concrete installation.

Water and water damage. Build your curb at the entry of the shower stall.