A TILE NATION
SHOWER BATH INSTALLERS since 1979
PLUMBING REPAIR CUSTOM TILE CONTRACTORS
Denver/Arvada/Boulder, Colorado 720-436-5808 info@atilenation.com
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SHOWER BATH INSTALLERS since 1979
PLUMBING REPAIR CUSTOM TILE CONTRACTORS
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Colorado
ph: 720-436-5808
info@atilenation.com
Colorado
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info@atilenation.com
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What's under your shower pan?
Have you ever noticed the mold which continues
to grow along your shower floor and wall,
sometimes growing up along the corners?
No matter how much you clean the mold (use
bleach diluted or commercially available mold
cleaners) it seems to come back.
This can be evidence of a leaky shower pan or
faulty shower liner installation.
Another scenario is the obvious, mold growing
outside of the shower stall, spongy flooring next
to the shower and plaster bubbling and wet,
water damage to adjoining walls or ceiling.
Have you ever noticed the mold which continues
to grow along your shower floor and wall,
sometimes growing up along the corners?
No matter how much you clean the mold (use
bleach diluted or commercially available mold
cleaners) it seems to come back.
This can be evidence of a leaky shower pan or
faulty shower liner installation.
Another scenario is the obvious, mold growing
outside of the shower stall, spongy flooring next
to the shower and plaster bubbling and wet,
water damage to adjoining walls or ceiling.
Let’s say there are no obvious leaks yet mold
persists. Unfortunately this is evidence of an
underlying problem that should be addressed.
Mold is unhealthy and left unchecked can cause
not only health problems but financial woes to
your investment in your home.
Mold in shower stalls is not normal. In most cases
improperly constructed showers and shower pans
are the culprit for this unhealthy problem.
So if your planning on a bathroom update that will
require installing a new tiled shower make sure
that you hire an expert in this field.
persists. Unfortunately this is evidence of an
underlying problem that should be addressed.
Mold is unhealthy and left unchecked can cause
not only health problems but financial woes to
your investment in your home.
Mold in shower stalls is not normal. In most cases
improperly constructed showers and shower pans
are the culprit for this unhealthy problem.
So if your planning on a bathroom update that will
require installing a new tiled shower make sure
that you hire an expert in this field.
Things to look for:
1. How your shower seats or benches are built if
your bathroom remodeling plans include these in
your shower. Benches or seats should be built
inside of the tile pan using cement blocks, and
covered with durrock, wonderboard or floated out
with cement. This requires real skill from a
professional tile contractor who is interested in
working for the lasting benefit of your home
improvement project. For the do-it-yourself
homeowner pre-made benches and seats are
available.
Unless you’re an expert I don’t recommend wood
framing your seats since it’s been our experience
from the tile repairs that we have performed that
done incorrectly wood framed seats resulted in
rapid mold growth.
2. When installing a shower liner make sure your
contractor includes a pre-slope to drain before
the liner is installed, if this step is skipped mold
issues will not only appear but damage to the
shower pan floor will be so severe that the entire
pan will need to be replaced. Weep holes in the
clamping shower drain ring necessary for proper
drainage will need to be kept clear.
3. Proper drainage for a shower stall floor is ¼
inch per foot to drain. In other words the slope to
the drain should look and feel unnoticeable. A
bad mud job can instantly be felt when standing
in the shower and if standing water is left after
showering this may need attention to correct.
4. The correct tile backer board will need to be
installed. For years green board was used in
every wet area application by homebuilders and
contractors alike.
Today knowledge of how the popular tile backer
boards are installed is essential for a successful
tile installation. Some manufacturers recommend
leaving a gap between the bottom of the wall
board and the horizontal surface thereby
reducing “the wick” effect of improper installation.
Also some materials are not recommended in
shower stalls and steam showers all together.
Make sure that your tile installer or designer is
well aware of the different applications and
limitations of the differing bathroom products
available today.
What’s under your shower pan?
Hopefully a dry floor, a pre-slope to the drain and
unclogged weep holes.
1. How your shower seats or benches are built if
your bathroom remodeling plans include these in
your shower. Benches or seats should be built
inside of the tile pan using cement blocks, and
covered with durrock, wonderboard or floated out
with cement. This requires real skill from a
professional tile contractor who is interested in
working for the lasting benefit of your home
improvement project. For the do-it-yourself
homeowner pre-made benches and seats are
available.
Unless you’re an expert I don’t recommend wood
framing your seats since it’s been our experience
from the tile repairs that we have performed that
done incorrectly wood framed seats resulted in
rapid mold growth.
2. When installing a shower liner make sure your
contractor includes a pre-slope to drain before
the liner is installed, if this step is skipped mold
issues will not only appear but damage to the
shower pan floor will be so severe that the entire
pan will need to be replaced. Weep holes in the
clamping shower drain ring necessary for proper
drainage will need to be kept clear.
3. Proper drainage for a shower stall floor is ¼
inch per foot to drain. In other words the slope to
the drain should look and feel unnoticeable. A
bad mud job can instantly be felt when standing
in the shower and if standing water is left after
showering this may need attention to correct.
4. The correct tile backer board will need to be
installed. For years green board was used in
every wet area application by homebuilders and
contractors alike.
Today knowledge of how the popular tile backer
boards are installed is essential for a successful
tile installation. Some manufacturers recommend
leaving a gap between the bottom of the wall
board and the horizontal surface thereby
reducing “the wick” effect of improper installation.
Also some materials are not recommended in
shower stalls and steam showers all together.
Make sure that your tile installer or designer is
well aware of the different applications and
limitations of the differing bathroom products
available today.
What’s under your shower pan?
Hopefully a dry floor, a pre-slope to the drain and
unclogged weep holes.
Kathleen - sales & design
Denver Tile Contractor
Denver Tile Contractor
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For an appointment
that is convenient
for you call:
Kathleen
720-436-5808
info@atilenation.com
that is convenient
for you call:
Kathleen
720-436-5808
info@atilenation.com
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For an appointment
that is convenient
for you call:
Kathleen
720-436-5808
info@atilenation.com
that is convenient
for you call:
Kathleen
720-436-5808
info@atilenation.com
If you need to upgrade your
existing kitchen or bathroom,
A Tile Nation will provide you
with a custom installation
designed from only the
highest quality products
available today. They have
specialized in natural stone
tile and slab installations for
kitchens and baths for over 30
years and have been
showcased in many custom
homes.
We are proud to endorse
A Tile Nation
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existing kitchen or bathroom,
A Tile Nation will provide you
with a custom installation
designed from only the
highest quality products
available today. They have
specialized in natural stone
tile and slab installations for
kitchens and baths for over 30
years and have been
showcased in many custom
homes.
We are proud to endorse
A Tile Nation
Jason Stevens
Fan Man Lighting
Thinking of Remodeling your
bathroom? Visit our blog on
MerchantCircle and make
sure to visit our Kitchen
Bathroom gallery in the
information link.
bathroom? Visit our blog on
MerchantCircle and make
sure to visit our Kitchen
Bathroom gallery in the
information link.