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Hi Guys, I have a customer that wants to do stone in the shower area. That includes shower base. I have done few custom shower bases with 2x2" tile.
I've seen granite in big shower areas. This shower would be something about 36x48" for shower base. I assume you have to cut the stone diagonally across the shower base to create the pitch.
I just can imagine that with granite and almost no grout line it has to be pain in the butt to get it right.
I usually use show liner and mortar to create the shower base. 2x2" tile is forgettable as far as imperfections in shower base. I do not think same applies to granite.
Is it time to switch to prefab shower bases? Are they sturdy enough for granite?
Do you have any tips or suggestion for this situation? I am just trying to gather some info before I talk to customer about it or before I do the estimate. If I get this job and if I have to go with stone I want to do it right.
Thanks for any input and advise. Charles
I've seen granite in big shower areas. This shower would be something about 36x48" for shower base. I assume you have to cut the stone diagonally across the shower base to create the pitch.
I just can imagine that with granite and almost no grout line it has to be pain in the butt to get it right.
I usually use show liner and mortar to create the shower base. 2x2" tile is forgettable as far as imperfections in shower base. I do not think same applies to granite.
Is it time to switch to prefab shower bases? Are they sturdy enough for granite?
Do you have any tips or suggestion for this situation? I am just trying to gather some info before I talk to customer about it or before I do the estimate. If I get this job and if I have to go with stone I want to do it right.
Thanks for any input and advise. Charles