72" x 72" Shower Tray

Looking to build that 6' x 6' walk-in tile shower of your dreams?  Instead of pouring your own mortar bed, make life easier with the 72" x 72" Shower Tray by ProVa Shower Systems, and available on Carpetstretcher.net. 

The 72" Tray is made out of a durable condensed styrofoam that won't break-down over time. This tray can be cut down to size in order to make a custom size shower or a neo-angle shower base. If you are cutting this tray down, make sure you try to cut even amounts off of opposite sides in order to maintain the pitch of the shower base.  Each shower base is perfectly pitched at a 1/4" per foot for water drainage.

The 72" Shower Tray comes as a 12 piece kit that is easily assembled. The 72" Pan is installed directly to the subfloor with a modified thinset, without the use of vinyl or PVC liners. The shower assembly can be completed using a minimum of 1/4" x 3/8" and up to 3/8" x 3/8" square or U-notched trowel.

Also, make sure you use Aqua Shield Waterproofing Membrane to waterproof your shower tray and walls.

For more information on the 72" x 72" Shower Tray, CLICK HERE.

More Shower Waterproofing Coming Soon!

Looking to waterproof your shower?  In addition to the Aqua Shield waterproofing membrane we have on Carpetstretcher.net, we have a full line of shower waterproofing products coming to the website very soon.  There are several different methods you can use to waterproof your shower, and we have products for every type of method. 

Whether you are pouring your own mortar bed, looking to use a roll on waterproofing membrane, or looking for a fleecing waterproofing membrane, we have what you are looking for.  Furthermore, we want to make sure you are using the right method and getting the right products for your application.  Our website is designed to inform you about all the options, and then help you decide on the right option for your job. 

So if you are building a shower or putting in a shower kit, make sure you check out Carpetstretcher.net for all of your waterproofing needs.  And remember, if you are going over cement board, you will need to waterproof over them to ensure a 100% leak proof shower assembly.

For more information on shower waterproofing, CLICK HERE.

Water Resistant vs. Waterproof

One of our main goals at Carpetstretcher.net is to make sure that our customers are well informed about the products they are purchasing.  Today, we want to inform all of you about the difference between water resistant and waterproof...and yes...there is quite a difference.

When it comes to tile showers, you are most likely going to be dealing with some type of cement board.  Cement board is water resistant...not waterproof.  Therefore, if you were to tile directly to the cement board, you are just asking for mold and mildew problems down the road.  To avoid these problems, you will need to make sure that your shower is waterproof.  How do you waterproof your showers?  We have a product available on Carpetstretcher.net called Aqua Shield.  Aqua Shield is a waterproofing membrane that can be installed right over your cement board, and then tiled to.  By using Aqua Shield, you have created a water tight shower assembly that will not leak. 

For more information on waterproofing your shower with Aqua Shield, CLICK HERE.

Blanke Aqua Shield Waterproofing Membrane

The newest product available on Carpetstretcher.net is the 110 square foot roll of Aqua Shield Waterproofing Membrane. Blanke Aqua Shield is a waterproofing membrane for use in tiled showers. Aqua Shield is extremely easy to install. It can be applied with a thinset mortar, and tile can then be applied to the Aqua Shield using a thinset mortar. It's that easy!

If you are not sure whether or not you need to use a waterproofing membrane in your shower...you do! To ensure a completely waterproof shower, you will need to use some sort of waterproofing membrane. If you are using a cement board on your walls, you will still need to use a waterproofing membrane over the cement board. Cement board is NOT waterproof, it is only water-resistant. If you want a waterproof shower, you need to use Blanke Aqua Shield.

For more information on the 110 square foot roll of Aqua Shield, CLICK HERE.