by Paul Luccia | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Watch this video to learn how to install our shims. It’s easier if you have a helper. One person has the gauge and calls out a color or thickness. The other person adds the glue to the shim before handing it over. If you are working by yourself, start by marking...
by Paul Luccia | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
When it comes to custom shower pans slope matters. The Uniform Plumbing Code requires at least a 2% slope and at most a 4% slope for shower floors. When selecting between custom manufacturers it’s always best to choose the manufacturer that is UPC certified. Why...
by Paul Luccia | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Curbless showers are also called zero-entry showers. They are commonly used for handicap access but also can be a great design detail allowing the floor tile to flow directly into the shower area. Curbless showers require the substrate to be recessed in the wet area...
by Paul Luccia | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Drypack (often called “deck mud”) is a stiff, semi-dry mixture of Portland cement, sand, and a minimal amount of water. There are no rocks or lime in the mixture. Unlike the concrete used for driveways or side walks, drypack has a “damp sand”...
by Paul Luccia | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
YES! The key to using a small tile on a shower floor is the proper waterproofing. Using a topically applied fabric waterproofing adds greatly to the compressive strength of the tiled surface. This eliminates the risk of denting the custom foam shower base. Installing...
