32" x 60" - Off Center - USG Durock Tiled Shower System - Chrome Drain

The USG Durock Shower System is a fully bonded waterproofing system, designed to control moisture independently of the tile covering. The USG Durock Drain Kit is specifically engineered to fit into the USG Durock Shower Pans. By using the two in conjunction with each other you are able to create a walk-in tiled shower that has a top side waterproofing barrier. The shower drain bonding flange is made to accept a waterproofing membrane.

The USG Durock Drain Kit comes supplied with a 4" square drain grate that has a chrome finish. The Drain Assembly has a universal fit that accepts either a PVC or ABS drain connection, as both bushings are included in the package.

Includes

• 4" Square Drain Grate with a Chrome finish
• Grate tray riser
• Horizontal adjustment ring
• Grate Puller
• PVC and ABS drain connection bushing
• Rubber O-ring
• Bonding Flange
• Construction covers for the bonding flange and drain grate riser

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Ardex 8 + 9 Waterproofing Membrane and Crack Isolation

Ardex 8+9 is a two-component system consisting of a solvent-free, acrylic-based liquid combined with a Portland cement-based powder. When mixed and applied, these components produce a flexible, waterproof coating that protects moisture-sensitive substrates from water from above and provides an excellent bonding layer for ceramic tile setting materials. 8+9 can be applied with a roller. 
 

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Blanke Permat

Blanke PERMAT is an innovative uncoupling tile underlayment that offers all the labor saving benefits of the old plastic tile underlayment roll systems. It also adds support and strengthens wood substrates. It also provides greater compression and tensile strength than plastic tile underlayment roll products. Blanke PERMAT is stable to walk on during installation and does not require additional curing time when installing porcelain with latex modified thinset.

Permat has a 10-year warranty against damage caused by excessive vertical sub-floor movement (deflection), the only such warranty in the industry. Whether installing stone on wood or cement subfloors, homeowners who include Permat in their stone and tile installations can be rest assured that their subfloors will indeed support the installation.

Blanke Permat is available both by the sheet and by the carton.


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Perfect Shower Curb Installation!

The Kirb Perfect is a stay-in-place plastic form for building perfect shower curbs. It's designed to be used with a pan liner. It can be used with or without a 2 x 4 wood curb. Each piece of the Kirb-Perfect Shower Curb is easily cut with a hacksaw, PVC cutters or angle grinder. With molded in dovetail connecting lugs, this curb can be used for multiple length installations. Kirb-Perfect is 4-9/16" wide x 30" long and 5-1/2" high.

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