Tiling a Walk-In Shower: Chapter 2 – Adding Floor Heat

After the mud base is in place, the next step is to install Ditra Heat mat.

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Heat in the Main Bathroom

The clients asked for a heated floor in the main bathroom as well as in the shower, so I continued the heat membrane from the shower into the bathroom. The second course of membrane bridged the shower entrance into the main room.

As with the other areas, going over the membrane with a wooden float is very important. I continued installing the Ditra Heat membrane throughout the rest of the bathroom.

Bedding the Sheets
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About the Author

Tom Meehan

Tom Meehan, author of Working with Tile, is a second-generation tile installer who lives and works in Harwich, Mass.

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