1950s Shower stall1950s Shower stall

Shower in bad shape and in need of a desparate re-do.Shower in bad shape and in need of a desparate re-do.

We kept the period of tile decor.We kept the period of tile decor.

TILE SOURCES : Latch Tile of San Francisco.TILE SOURCES : Latch Tile of San Francisco.TILE SOURCES : Latch Tile of San Francisco.TILE SOURCES : Latch Tile of San Francisco.

Same showerSame shower

Neo-angled with NOBLE pan liner for membrane.Neo-angled with NOBLE pan liner for membrane.

same bad showersame bad shower

It was done not long ago.It was done not long ago.

Same showerSame shower

vast improvement using NOBLE parts. TILE SOURCES: LATCH TILEvast improvement using NOBLE parts. TILE SOURCES: LATCH TILE

Here we have a 1947 San Francisco Lake Merced area shower pan.Here we have a 1947 San Francisco Lake Merced area shower pan.

Leaking from underneath drain.Leaking from underneath drain.

Down to the studs and subfloor. Old hot mopped method was used.The front is always saved during rip-out.Down to the studs and subfloor. Old hot mopped method was used.The front is always saved during rip-out.

I also can salvage some older tile but in this case,I can come up with a new match in size and color.I also can salvage some older tile but in this case,I can come up with a new match in size and color.

Done to almost original look.Done to almost original look.

TILE SOURCES: Latch Tile and parts from PASCO.TILE SOURCES: Latch Tile and parts from PASCO.

Retro pan Retro pan

48x32 size 48x32 size

Same 1948 shower panSame 1948 shower pan

Different viewDifferent view

Shower ripped to studs.Shower ripped to studs.

prep work using PRO-SLOPE as a pre-slope.prep work using PRO-SLOPE as a pre-slope.

Installation of PASCO pan linerInstallation of PASCO pan liner

PASCO shower pan membrane that is water tested.(MANDATORY)PASCO shower pan membrane that is water tested.(MANDATORY)

Here is the mortar to the base with the proper 1/4 in per foot slope.Here is the mortar to the base with the proper 1/4 in per foot slope.

PASCO membrane is mortared afterwards.PASCO membrane is mortared afterwards.

And here is the finishing result.And here is the finishing result.

TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE-Near matching grey with a green 1/4 in feature strip to break up the colors.TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE-Near matching grey with a green 1/4 in feature strip to break up the colors.

Same shower pan.Same shower pan.

another view. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE.another view. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE.

Old classic subway and hexagon mosaic shower pan.Old classic subway and hexagon mosaic shower pan.

retro 1940s navy blue trimretro 1940s navy blue trim

Mortar work in place.Mortar work in place.

PASCO liner used.PASCO liner used.

St Francis Wood HomeSt Francis Wood Home

after(note the blue liner that breaks up the color from existing shower.TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILEafter(note the blue liner that breaks up the color from existing shower.TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE

St. Francis Wood Shower PanSt. Francis Wood Shower Pan

1928 unusual San Francisco pan1928 unusual San Francisco pan

Highly unusual to install PASCO pan liner to a circular shower.Highly unusual to install PASCO pan liner to a circular shower.

many folds and water tested then mortared.many folds and water tested then mortared.

Done to perfection using 2x2 inch hexagon tiles.Done to perfection using 2x2 inch hexagon tiles.

4x4 hexagon tiles not to be found at the time. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE4x4 hexagon tiles not to be found at the time. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE

1954 So.San Francisco pan/shower re-do.(colors are near matching from original) PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE1954 So.San Francisco pan/shower re-do.(colors are near matching from original) PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE

1920s SanFrancisco Marina District pan. 1920s SanFrancisco Marina District pan.

gutted with dry-rot repairsgutted with dry-rot repairs

after with non-slip 2x2 floor tile. PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : DAL-TILEafter with non-slip 2x2 floor tile. PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : DAL-TILE

Another re-do(before) glass mosaic in shower with wall mastic used in shower..WRONG!!Another re-do(before) glass mosaic in shower with wall mastic used in shower..WRONG!!

We have the mortar process.We have the mortar process.

Tile were applied when mortar was wet.Tile were applied when mortar was wet.

tiles were cut to 4x4 in from 12x12 tiles.A portion of the glass mosaic were saved to incorprate into new design.NOBLE parts. TILE SOURCES : BEDROSIANStiles were cut to 4x4 in from 12x12 tiles.A portion of the glass mosaic were saved to incorprate into new design.NOBLE parts. TILE SOURCES : BEDROSIANS

Grouted and finished.Grouted and finished.

A pan only done 3 years agoA pan only done 3 years ago

same pan ,dry rot to floor,curb and studs in only 3 years time!same pan ,dry rot to floor,curb and studs in only 3 years time!

Part of the dry rot repair procedure.Part of the dry rot repair procedure.

No need to hire a carpenter.The Shower Pan King does frame work.No need to hire a carpenter.The Shower Pan King does frame work.

PASCO pan liner installed and tested.PASCO pan liner installed and tested.

mortared,tiled,grouted,finish.all parts PASCO. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILEmortared,tiled,grouted,finish.all parts PASCO. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE

Wall tiles cut into perfect sizes to accomodate full tiles from all walls.Wall tiles cut into perfect sizes to accomodate full tiles from all walls.

Added symetrical design by incorporating black 2x2 in and tumbled marble 2x2 in tiles.Added symetrical design by incorporating black 2x2 in and tumbled marble 2x2 in tiles.

neo angled marble shower(during)neo angled marble shower(during)

All tiles cut to fit within the area.All tiles cut to fit within the area.

Stone pans should be sealed. OATEY parts. TILE SOURCES: GALLERIA TILEStone pans should be sealed. OATEY parts. TILE SOURCES: GALLERIA TILE

handicap or european style(curbless)handicap or european style(curbless)

PASCO parts.PASCO parts.

before(1940s pan)before(1940s pan)

Ripped out with minimal amount of dry rot.Ripped out with minimal amount of dry rot.

I use the PRO-SLOPE from NOBLE Company.I use the PRO-SLOPE from NOBLE Company.

done to original lookdone to original look

NOBLE parts. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILENOBLE parts. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE

Limestone shower in San FranciscoLimestone shower in San Francisco

close up of the shower.PASCO parts.close up of the shower.PASCO parts.

limestone shower pan re-do(before)limestone shower pan re-do(before)

Same shower done with stonework.Same shower done with stonework.

12x12 limestone with 1x1 inch marble tile and stone feature strip.12x12 limestone with 1x1 inch marble tile and stone feature strip.

Another view of same pan.Another view of same pan.

If you can believe this..the previous pan was fiberglass that was tiled over with stone. PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILEIf you can believe this..the previous pan was fiberglass that was tiled over with stone. PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE

1950s leaker(before)1950s leaker(before)

Down to the studs.Down to the studs.

No dry rot.No dry rot.

after (near matching tile) PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILEafter (near matching tile) PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : LATCH TILE

neo angled blanco carreraneo angled blanco carrera

Another viewAnother view

The curb was to have a marble slab piece. OATEY parts. TILE SOURCES : DAL-TILEThe curb was to have a marble slab piece. OATEY parts. TILE SOURCES : DAL-TILE

2 x 2 inch tumbled marble . OATEY parts.2 x 2 inch tumbled marble . OATEY parts.

ornate pan cut from floor tiles (4x4 in) PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : PORSALANOSAornate pan cut from floor tiles (4x4 in) PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : PORSALANOSA

1931 shower pan1931 shower pan

I was able to save tiles hereI was able to save tiles here

ripping out old panripping out old pan

Almost done to original lookAlmost done to original look

Introduced darker green to make up for other tiles that I couldnt save. PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : MENDOZA TILEIntroduced darker green to make up for other tiles that I couldnt save. PASCO parts. TILE SOURCES : MENDOZA TILE

Shower with a "foot" nicheShower with a "foot" niche

PASCO parts.PASCO parts.

close-up view of the shower panclose-up view of the shower pan

upper half of same showerupper half of same shower

TILE SOURCES : FLOORCRAFTTILE SOURCES : FLOORCRAFT

a bad tile job ready for makeovera bad tile job ready for makeover

during processduring process

Th old curb had cementboard nailed .Th old curb had cementboard nailed .

End resultEnd result

Design left up to me. All parts were PASCO.Design left up to me. All parts were PASCO.

The "King" in action!The "King" in action!

Finishing up another panFinishing up another pan

PASCO parts.PASCO parts.

same steam shower same steam shower

Upper half of the same showerUpper half of the same shower

1936 shower1936 shower

Lead pan finally gave out.Lead pan finally gave out.

down to the core /dry-rot repairsdown to the core /dry-rot repairs

Finishing results and another happy customer.Finishing results and another happy customer.

PASCO parts.PASCO parts.

Another view.Another view.

Tile used :2x2 black hexagon from Latch Tile.Tile used :2x2 black hexagon from Latch Tile.

simple white 4x4 simple white 4x4

prep workprep work

In this case, pan was mortared pre-slope and PASCO pan liner to follow.In this case, pan was mortared pre-slope and PASCO pan liner to follow.

mortarmortar

All mortar work is gauged.All mortar work is gauged.

Finish result.Finish result.

Shower pan done in San Jose.Shower pan done in San Jose.

1938 ShowerPan restoration1938 ShowerPan restoration

Done in the Glen Park District in San Francisco. PASCO parts.Done in the Glen Park District in San Francisco. PASCO parts.

Tile ready pan/mortar installation for the do-it yourselfer.Tile ready pan/mortar installation for the do-it yourselfer.

Yes..I do pan mortar work for the do-it yourselfers.Work here done in Tiburon.PASCO parts.Yes..I do pan mortar work for the do-it yourselfers.Work here done in Tiburon.PASCO parts.