About Expanded polystyrene base
Expanded polystyrene base
Choosing the right custom shower base for a bathroom remodeling project can be tough. The options are many – the right selection for you may not be obvious.
This base is 100% waterproof base, available in standard and custom shower designs, made in one piece with no seams, and is light and quick to install.
Advantages
100% waterproof polystyrene base eliminates the potential of future water leaks and worries about mold/mildew.
Reduced installation time and labor costs– takes less than 30 minutes to install
1. Trowel out common modified latex thin-set
2. Place a bead of silicone around the drain body
3. Install the pre-designed and pre-slopped pan.
Choose your drain location– You won’t have to spend extra money to rework your plumbing to accommodate a pre-determined drain location – we put it where it works best for you.
Custom base for non-standard sizes and walk in and roll in showers– design for any size or wall shape (straight, rounded or angled walls) both with or without (barrier free entry) a curb.
Seamless Design
Wall board is installed inside the base to eliminate leakage.
Lower cost than a custom designed solid surface base.
Recessed soap dish, shampoo caddy, shower and bench seats available for a complete system.
Disadvantages
Initial purchase costs are slightly higher than a mud set pan base.
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