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Basement Shower Makeover

A 25-year-old phone-booth shower in a finished basement is torn out and rebuilt on a concrete slab with a Schluter pan system, a PEX-connected mixing valve, an overhead rain shower, and 12×24 porcelain tile with charcoal grout.

Key moments

  1. Plan for the 25-year-old shower booth

    Watch this moment · 0:14

  2. Removing the old shower unit

    Watch this moment · 2:32

  3. Concrete around the drain pipe

    Watch this moment · 3:44

  4. Schluter pan and drain mistake

    Watch this moment · 5:58

  5. Waterproofing the drywall

    Watch this moment · 8:42

  6. Mixing valve and PEX connections

    Watch this moment · 9:29

  7. Water test on the pan

    Watch this moment · 11:15

  8. Tiling the walls with levelers

    Watch this moment · 11:54

  9. Grouting

    Watch this moment · 14:26

  10. Cost breakdown

    Watch this moment · 17:11
Play video: Rebuilding a Tiny Basement Shower on a Concrete Slab With Tile, 18:56 Source: Mr. Build It

Key facts
Cost range$1,500 original budget (USD); about $1,012 itemized so far
MaterialsMoisture resistant drywall, Schluter shower pan system with waterproofing membrane, unmodified thinset, quick-set concrete, PEX with crimp rings, mixing valve, Teflon tape, 12×24 porcelain tile, tile levelers, charcoal sanded grout, 100% silicone, tile sealer
ProjectBasement Shower Makeover
Series channelMr. Build It
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