How Do You Make Mortar For A Shower Base?
Redoing ceramic tile is a DIY project many homeowners take on with great success. If you’re redoing a shower, you’ll need to use a different mortar recipe than mortar you’d use for floor tiles. Mortar for a shower base contains more sand than other types of mortar because it is subjected to much more water than floor tile. The sand makes it stronger so it holds up better under moist conditions. Step 1 Combine dry ingredients. Mix one part of Portland cement with five parts of silica sand (both are available at home improvement centers). Stir the mixture until the sand and cement are well combined. Step 2 Add moisture. Add water, a little at a time, mixing well after each addition. The final mix should be dry, like the consistency of beach sand for making sand castles. When you squeeze a handful of the finished mixture, it should just hold together but on the verge of falling apart. It’s perfect when it seems like it’s too dry. Step 3 Pack the entire floor of the shower with mortar. App
