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Install 2x6 or 2x8 horizontal blocking between studs at specific heights: 36 inches: For future grab bar installation.

You must pitch the subfloor underneath the waterproof liner, not just the mortar bed on top of it. Without a pre-slope, water that permeates the grout collects on the flat liner, becomes stagnant, and creates a "mud sandwich" that leads to mold and liner rot. 2. Blocking for the Future shower installation tricks.7z

Never trust a liner or a liquid membrane until it has been challenged. Install 2x6 or 2x8 horizontal blocking between studs

Calculate your tile grid from the . It is better to have a cut tile at the floor than a 1/2-inch sliver at the ceiling where it's most visible. 4. The "Flood Test" Verification It is better to have a cut tile

Never use hard grout in these corners; it will inevitably crack due to house settling. Use a 100% silicone caulk that is color-matched to your grout. Most major grout manufacturers sell matching tubes of sanded or unsanded siliconized caulk for this exact purpose. 6. Valve Depth Precision