Recent content by kevinp

You don't want to mix two different size bullnose tile there, 6" is fine. The top is the most visible so starting with a full bn tile at the top is a good idea unless it leaves a small piece at the bottom. Do the layout the way it pleases you the most.

Springfield, MO area, Flood testing is rare and showers are not inspected. Testing would save a lot of homeowners substantial grief.

Let me be totally transparent.. I manufacture Sinkits sink clamps, a new clamping system for mounting undermount sinks to stone and quartz counters. That being said I have 18 years experience as a stone fabricator installing undermount sinks. There is more than one way to skin a cat, but one...

Lap the plastic over the shower pan lip and eliminate the flashing tape. Use a heavy plastic and it will accomplish the same thing.

There's been very good advice given here. I agree a thin liquid membrane is not the ideal method for waterproofing the floor/pan. Some liquid membranes will actually dissolve when constantly in contact with moisture. (Go figure!)

I believe all CBU should have an 1/8 gap that is filled with mortar. Some manufacturers require joints to be taped with a mesh tape.

I'm new to the forum, great info to be had. I will help when I can! Please add me to the professional trades section!