Lightweight shower tray install

[iTRYer]

Hi experts,

Any advise appreciated.

I am getting one of these shower trays lightweight and good for easy install.
I am laying on flat wood chipboard and I will apply PSA then intend to use BT1 or CT1 to stick to floor, dont need 5-1 cement mix and seen people using CT1.

IS that ok if floor flat, could use foam too I guess, just checking
thanks

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[grantmac]

Yeah, if the floor is flat and solid, using PSA with BT1 or CT1 should be fine. Loads of people skip the 5:1 mix and just stick it down with CT1 these days. Just make sure you get good coverage, especially around the edges and a few dabs in the middle.

Foam can work too, but be careful—if it expands too much before setting, it can lift the tray. As long as the floor isn’t flexing, you should be all good.

 

[iTRYer]

Thanks music to my ears

 

[iTRYer]

is the CT1 ok for stone resin trays

 

[Madrab]

I am laying on flat wood chipboard

Not the best idea unless you are planning to tank the space? Even then though I wouldn't advise it, it's not the best base for a shower. In fact if it was up to me I wouldn't have it anywhere it can inadvertently come into contact with water, e.g bathrooms/kitchens/etc

 

[grantmac]

Yeah, CT1 is pretty good for stone resin trays. It’s waterproof and has a strong bond, so it should work well. Just make sure the surfaces are clean and dry before applying.

 

[iTRYer]

Yeah, CT1 is pretty good for stone resin trays. It’s waterproof and has a strong bond, so it should work well. Just make sure the surfaces are clean and dry before applying.

Great thanks man.

 

[iTRYer]

Not the best idea unless you are planning to tank the space? Even then though I wouldn't advise it, it's not the best base for a shower. In fact if it was up to me I wouldn't have it anywhere it can inadvertently come into contact with water, e.g bathrooms/kitchens/etc

Whole house is that hard chipboard stuff for the shower I can replace that bit with Ply.

 

[Madrab]

Ideally yes, also depending on the size of tray too and if it's on a suspended floor then you may want to look at supports between the joists at the points where the end of the tray falls, especially at the wall points. Anything you can do that will fully support the tray to reduce deflection.

 

[iTRYer]

Ideally yes, also depending on the size of tray too and if it's on a suspended floor then you may want to look at supports between the joists at the points where the end of the tray falls, especially at the wall points. Anything you can do that will fully support the tray to reduce deflection.

Got it thanks man.