mortar mix

  1. Dohc

    Mortar Bed Thickness

    How thick is too thick for a mortar bed under a corner tub. We have about 4 inches to the base of the tub and 2 inches to the bottom of the metal supports. The manufacture requires a mortar bed. And I understand the ticker the mortar bed the more shrinkage of the mortar. I feel 4 inches is a...
  2. NTM

    Proper technique for setting a tub in mortar?

    I am setting an alcove tub (60x32) in a bed of mortar but I want to know the specific technique I should apply. My tub has 4 supporting feet but the manufacturer specifies that mortar is also needed. During my reading on this site, I read that Terry suggested to put piles of mortar down to...
  3. DIY DAD 2591

    How long before i can walk on shower pan?

    hi all, just laid my premade shower pan into a bed of rapid set mortar mix. how long before i can walk on the shower pan to install my cement board? here is the product.
  4. NYCpro

    How to backfill plumbing project in above grade concrete slab?

    Additional plumbing (all cast iron) was installed in above grade concrete slab. The trench is about 5" deep and 12"x14" (see pic). The slab itself is about 8" thick reinforced concrete. Can I just re-pour concrete over it or should we backfill the space around the pipes with something first...
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