Hello everyone,
We want to build a level-access shower measuring 1 x 1.6m (3.3 x 5.25 ft) in the attic. Would you recommend a tileable shower tray (sources welcome) or having a tiled slope screed installed by a tiler?
Such a shower tray can easily cost around €700 without installation. I would assume that the sloped screed might be the more affordable option? (We don’t have a tiler yet, but we will start looking soon).
Thanks!
We want to build a level-access shower measuring 1 x 1.6m (3.3 x 5.25 ft) in the attic. Would you recommend a tileable shower tray (sources welcome) or having a tiled slope screed installed by a tiler?
Such a shower tray can easily cost around €700 without installation. I would assume that the sloped screed might be the more affordable option? (We don’t have a tiler yet, but we will start looking soon).
Thanks!
Vicky Pedia26 Jul 2020 22:17I’m not exactly sure what is currently considered "standard practice" in your area. In Germany, there are recognized building standards that apply everywhere.
Anyway, the screed installer is responsible for creating the screed slope, as the name suggests. They have the expertise and can do it together with the rest of the screed work at no additional cost. Of course, you could do it the way it is apparently common in your area—and only in your area—where “Uncle Paul” shows up with pre-mixed bags trying to save 20 EUR.
My advice is to stop this nonsense and let the professionals handle it for zero extra charge.
Anyway, the screed installer is responsible for creating the screed slope, as the name suggests. They have the expertise and can do it together with the rest of the screed work at no additional cost. Of course, you could do it the way it is apparently common in your area—and only in your area—where “Uncle Paul” shows up with pre-mixed bags trying to save 20 EUR.
My advice is to stop this nonsense and let the professionals handle it for zero extra charge.
The screed installer would also have to use different material, as liquid screed is typically used in the rest of the house and is not suitable for creating slopes. So it doesn’t matter who does it. The tile setter option has the advantage that they are responsible if something doesn’t fit later on. Otherwise, they could always claim the sloping screed was the problem. Anyway, this is not the original question here.
Same here: The screed is left out in the shower area. The tiler will handle it later according to their expertise, creating the necessary slope! The screed installer can only pump and level horizontally. An expansion joint is, of course, included as well.
To the original poster: Whether to use tiles or a shower tray is a matter of personal preference. Some people feel safer with a shower tray. I am not familiar with tileable shower elements – are those DIY store products for amateurs?
To the original poster: Whether to use tiles or a shower tray is a matter of personal preference. Some people feel safer with a shower tray. I am not familiar with tileable shower elements – are those DIY store products for amateurs?
Thank you all! As discussed with the home builder, we will leave out the screed in the shower area and, instead of a tileable shower element, have a sloped screed installed.
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The house company just recommended a shower element from Schedel with integrated waterproofing and a four-sided slope. However, installation is not very suitable for those with limited DIY skills.
@ypg
The house company just recommended a shower element from Schedel with integrated waterproofing and a four-sided slope. However, installation is not very suitable for those with limited DIY skills.