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    Quikcrete Sand/Topping Mix--should I add more sand?

    Thanks hj, I noticed the foam base after I posted about the sand mix. But we are also replacing a shower in the other bathroom that doesn't have a foam base, so the information will still be relevant.
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    Quikcrete Sand/Topping Mix--should I add more sand?

    Thanks guys for your answers, I appreciate it. They guys at Lowe's were totally clueless when I told them what I wanted to do. I was looking at the sand/topping mix and they said "Oh, no, you definitely don't want that." They called a guy in the flooring dept and he claimed to have just what I...
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    Quikcrete Sand/Topping Mix--should I add more sand?

    I've been doing a lot of reading concerning setting the shower pan in mortar for support and leveling. From what I've read, it seems most recommend a 4:1 or 5:1 ratio of sand:cement. I'm going to use Quikcrete Sand/Topping mix which I understand is approximately 3:1. Should I plan on adding sand...
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