Frequently Asked Questions
Q. "Can these shower pans be installed even if there is no access from the subfloor?"
A. If there is no access from the subfloor below these units, they can still be installed. During installation make sure the drainpipe stubbed up from the subfloor is adjusted to a height sufficient to fit properly into the shower pan drain connection.
Q. "I want to install some tile that is thicker than average. Since the drain is pre-installed is there anyway to adjust the drain height?"
A. The pre-installed drain can accommodate tile up to 1" thick and is adjustable by simply twisting the drain until it is at the appropriate height.
Q. "What's the difference between 'single curb' and 'barrier free' shower pans?"
A. Barrier free shower pans do not include the integrated curb to allow easy access for people in wheel chairs or any one with limited mobility.
Q. "Where are these shower pans installed?"
A. These shower pans are installed in 5 star hotels, casino hotels, high end condos, single family residences, student dorms, hospitals, nursing homes, new construction and renovations. The time saving features and ease of installation make these complete shower pans kits the idea choice.
Q. "What does UL listed mean?"
A. When something is UL-listed it means that the Underwriters Laboratories has tested the device, and it meets their requirements for safety when properly installed.
Q. "What type of material are these shower pans made of?"
A. These shower pans are made of BAYDUR 645, which is a polyurethane manufactured by Bayer Material Science.
Q. "How do I determine if I need a left or right side shower drain?"
A. A left or right side drain is determined by what side the drain will be if you are facing the shower as if you were going to enter it.
Q. "Can these shower pan kits be installed without the square trim plate?"
A. Yes the shower pan kits can be installed without the square trim plate. The square trim plate is an added feature which can save you time tiling the shower pan. With the tile square you won't need to make those tricky curved cuts to make the tile fit around the drain.
Q. "What is the difference between a shower pan and a shower base?"
A. Shower pan and shower base are two different terms that both refer to the same type of product.
Q. "What does "PVD" polished brass mean?"
A. PVD stands for "Physical Vapor Deposition" which is a modern plating process used in faucet manufacturing. Vaporized zirconium reacts with nitrogen and other gases to form a VERY durable plated surface. Unlike polished brass finishes in the past that would easily tarnish over time, polished brass finishes with PVD are extremely durable and won't generally tarnish or discolor.
Q. "How thick is the polyurethane these pans are made of?"
A. These ready to tile shower pans are made of 1/2" thick BAYDUR 645 polyurethane.
Q. "Will these shower pans flex and crack my tile?"
A. As with almost every shower pan on the market these shower pans can have some flex though with proper installation the pan should be completely rigid keeping your tiles safe.
Q. "Are tiles included with these tile-ready shower pan kits?"
A. Since you can choose any tile you would like for your shower, they are not included with these shower pan kits. Tiles are very heavy/bulky and are better to be purchased locally.
