You don’t want to end up in the hospital slipping while getting in or out. While a 5” high step over curb designed in a mold 5 years ago, was ‘no-big-deal’ when you were younger, now you (or a family member) needs a shorter threshold for a safer entry. Our needs change (just think about how flexible you ‘used to be’ back in the day you were cheerleading or playing high school football – oops, sorry to depress you). So, what’s the problem with this strategy for you? You see, these old molds may be used past their prime. They want to use and use and use these molds to get the highest return on their investment. Manufacturers spend big-bucks to design and produce these molds. However, since your shower base is the ‘foundation of your shower,’ you’ll be able to sleep better knowing you won’t spring a leak through your shower pan and onto your expensive dining room table below? Problem #2 – The acrylic pans you see have ugly designs with 5” high curbs which are dangerous to step over In the image below, you’ll see a reinforced acrylic shower pan which uses MDF (Multi-Density Fiberboard) below it’s top surface to add rigidity.ĭoes it cost a few bucks more? Yes, it does. Use one which is reinforced underneath (and doesn’t have to be set in a mortar bed). You may be wondering how can you find a sturdy acrylic shower base? I’d start with this smart idea. Whatever system you choose, you’ll want a sturdy acrylic shower base you know WON’T CRACK!
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Some are designed with ‘sub-structures’ to support them, with others you’re told to install a messy mortar base underneath. The material thickness in these pans varies. Here’s what I’ll tell you – which isn’t rocket science. This can happen when the material is too thin and beds, the structure under the acrylic pan was poorly designed or the installation was done wrong. The worst thing which can happen to a shower pan is for it to crack. Problem #1 – The acrylic pan bends and squeaks when you step on it So, let’s learn about the 7 avoidable acrylic shower pan problems with ideas to make sure you get the right pan for your project. That’s why I’m writing this article.Īcrylic shower pan problems are avoidable…if you know the 7 practical ideas I’ll present in this article. These product weaknesses can create serious problems if you’re not knowledgeable and careful. While acrylic bases have a lot going for them, like you and I, they also have their weaknesses (sorry if I’m talking about these bases like they’re people – but bear with me – I’m not really going nuts). Acrylic bases are flexible enough to be used with tile surrounds or waterproof wall panels.While acrylic isn’t the cheapest base (that ‘honor’ is with fiberglass pans), it’s still cost-effective.You won’t need to invest in heated floors. These pans are lightweight and simple to install.You won’t have to deal with grout maintenance hassles.And why shouldn’t they be? Here’s a few reasons this type of shower tray can be a smart solution: If you’re building a new single-family home in the ‘burbs or renovating hundreds of hotel tub/shower units, acrylic bases are often the product of choice. The popularity of acrylic shower pans cannot be denied (irrespective of whether you love them or hate them).
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