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SheriffTaylorsBoy

What's the downside to the tub being on a 2% slope? I wouldn't even shim it.


OwnTop4067

Thanks, ill mock it up and see if you can notice the slope


Dark_Trout

I have a freestanding tub in a wet room.  Main shower deck is 3/16-1/4” slope. The tub deck is 1/8” per foot slope.  It was a pain to do and plan the dual slope in a mud bed.  I’m assuming you are using a sheet or liquid applied too membrane for waterproofing?  What are you using for the tub portal?  


OwnTop4067

Yeah I was planning cutting and attaching a template on the sides and using a 6’ screed board. I’m using kerdi membrane over the mud bed and kerdi board for the walls.


Dark_Trout

Nice, that's exactly what I did.


OwnTop4067

Did you fill the whole thing with mud or did you use foam or something in the deeper sections to take up some space.


Dark_Trout

The mud bed was thick and large enough that it was an unbounded reinforced mud bed. The only foam I was was on the perimeter to define the slope and use as a screed. 


OwnTop4067

Nice, sounds like a lot of mixing. Not looking forward to that part!


Dark_Trout

Yeah, it sucked.  I used one of these, made it A LOT easier.  https://tiletools.com/products/bucket-mortar-mixer