I'd like to know the procedure for installing a bathroom floor thatwill grade to a floor drain without any enclosure. The project will of course see the whole room faced w/tile. I remember seeing this done in Europe but didn't really pay much attention at the time. It's a very small space and the exterior wall is hipped as it is on the second storey of a 1 1/2. There is a slight chance I could carve out some joist space as it is an old home with beefy floors. Any advice would be most appreciated
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You need to build your own shower pan for the room. The old method was to hot mop tar then overlay with a mortar bed and tile. Modern construction uses a waterproof membrane, but is basically the same principal. I am going to refer you to an article by Tom Meehan that describes the construction, because it is a detailed process, and he really does it very well, and with easy to follow photos.
http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pages/h00125.asp
I suggest you not carve out any joists, and there is no need to disturb the subfloor. I have built showers that incorporated the angled roof between the knee wall and ceiling in a Cape style home with good success. It should not be a problem.
http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pages/h00125.asp
I suggest you not carve out any joists, and there is no need to disturb the subfloor. I have built showers that incorporated the angled roof between the knee wall and ceiling in a Cape style home with good success. It should not be a problem.
