METHODS FOR CREATING SHOWER PAN ASSEMBLIES WITH MORTAR BED OR OTHER HAND MADE FLOORS AND PREFABRICATED TRENCHES AND RESULTING ASSEMBLIES
Methods for creating mortar-bed or other handmade tileable shower pan assemblies are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: procuring a pre-manufactured molded trench; integrally connecting a standard drain to the trench to form a one-piece trench and standard drain assembly; and installing a mortar-bed or other handmade shower pan in conjunction with the prefabricated trench and standard drain. A mortar-bed or other handmade tileable shower pan is also disclosed which, in one embodiment, comprises: a molded prefabricated trench; a standard drain attached to the trench subsequent to the manufacture of the trench to form a one-piece trench and standard drain assembly; the prefabricated trench and standard drain being incorporated into a mortar bed or other handmade tileable shower pan.
1 . A method for creating a mortar-bed or other handmade tileable shower pan assembly, comprising the steps of:
procuring a pre-manufactured molded trench;
integrally connecting a standard drain to the trench to form a one-piece trench and standard drain assembly; and
installing a mortar-bed or other handmade shower pan in conjunction with the prefabricated trench and standard drain.
2 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
incorporating into said tileable shower pan one or more components selected from a group consisting of one or more sidewalls, one or more curbs, and one or more barrier free entrances.
3 . A mortar-bed or other handmade tileable shower pan comprising:
a molded prefabricated trench;
a standard drain attached to the trench subsequent to the manufacture of the trench to form a one-piece trench and standard drain assembly; and
the prefabricated trench and standard drain incorporated into a mortar bed or other handmade tileable shower pan.
4 . The shower pan of claim 3 , further comprising:
one or more components selected from a group consisting of one or more sidewalls, one or more curbs, and one or more barrier free entrances.
5 . A method for creating a mortar-bed or other handmade tileable shower pan, comprising the steps of:
providing a prefabricated trench having a standard drain which has been integrally attached thereto at the time of manufacture of the prefabricated trench; and
installing a mortar-bed or other handmade tileable shower pan in conjunction with the prefabricated trench and integrally connected standard drain.
6 . The method of claim 5 , further comprising:
incorporating into said tileable shower pan one or more components selected from a group consisting of one or more sidewalls, one or more curbs, and one or more barrier free entrances.
7 . A mortar-bed or other handmade tileable shower pan, comprising:
a prefabricated trench having a standard drain which has been molded thereto at the time of manufacture of the prefabricated trench; and
the prefabricated trench and integrally connected standard drain incorporated into a mortar-bed or other handmade tileable shower pan.
8 . The mortar-bed or other handmade tileable shower pan of claim 7 , further comprising:
one or more components selected from a group consisting of one or more sidewalls, one or more curbs, and one or more barrier free entrances being incorporated into said tileable shower pan.