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Pro Tips when using Built With Foam Shims
Watch this video to learn how to install our shims.
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Why does UPC certification matter?
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 would you buy from some company that hasn’t bothered to…
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What is the best shower tray for a curbless shower?
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 to achieve proper slope to the drain. For concrete slabs,…
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What is drypack?
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” or “snowball” consistency. This allows it to be compacted, shaped, and sloped by…
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Can I use a small tile over a foam shower tray?
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 small tiles, such as penny rounds or mosaics, over a prefabricated…
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What is an envelope shower tray?
Normal shower bases have a smoothly sloped bowl shape to them which limits the size of the floor tile to four inches by four inches. An envelope cut shower base allows you to have large tiles over 4 inches on the shower floor. This is because the envelope cut has four flat planes all pointing…
