In the old days, plumbers used thin lead sheets to make the shower pan. Today, with modern plastics, you will find that 40-mil chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) plastic sheeting is easy to work with.

It covers the entire floor surface under the shower and runs vertically up the wall for a short distance. If any water does leak through the grout in the tile or any other gaps, the pan liner will ...

Your shower pan, the foundation upon which the floor of your shower is installed, is crucial for preventing leaks. Here's how to prevent them from failing.

If possible, all wood framing for your new steam room should be treated lumber, ... You can use a membrane shower-pan liner that connects to the floor drain to capture all of the liquid water.

Almost all ceramic tile bathing environments require a “pan” liner. We’ve always called it a pan because it resembles one after the sides are formed. Prior to vinyl, we used 4-lb. sheet lead (it ...