How Do You Mix Cement For A Shower Floor?
The concrete mixture that is needed for shower flooring is called “deck mud.” You will need this mixture to make the shower floor strong and last the lifetime of the shower. Little water is used in this mixture. Using too much water in this mixture will make a weak mortar and the floor may crack or not retain water. You can make your own mixture, or you can buy a pre-mixed concrete. Mix a 5:1 ratio of sharp sand to Portland cement. Mix together thoroughly in a wheelbarrow. Add a little water to the mixture. The mixture needs to be thick, so not much water is needed. Mix thoroughly with a shovel until all of the sand is covered with cement. No clumps should be visible. Keep mixing until a uniform gray color appears. The mixture should be smooth.
