When you install a shower pan over a wooden floor this is not just an added line of defense for the floor it also prevents the wood from absorbing the concrete s moisture too quickly and allows it to cure properly.
How to install a shower on top of hardwood flooring.
For instance solid hardwood flooring is typically nailed down during installation while tongue and groove engineered flooring is usually clicked together or completely glued down.
In this video i am showing how to install laminate flooring for the first time.
It is durable low maintenance long lasting and has a beautiful natural look that is prized by many homeowners.
For extra waterproofing install a shower pan liner between layers of mortar before laying the shower pan on top.
However it does have issues when used in moist or humid environments such as bathrooms.
Learn how to install solid hardwood flooring with a few simple tools.
Floating floors are an easy mess free way to install new flooring without necessarily having to remove the existing flooring.
Hardwood flooring is a popular surface covering material that has been used in a variety of interior spaces since the dawn of modern construction.
Place cardboard or another material into the shower pan base to protect its surface.
Hardwood floors are durable beautiful and a great diy project.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select.