How high do you frame for the threshold for a tile shower?

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How high do you frame for the threshold for a tile shower?
Author: srloren (CA) 2"x6" or 2"x4" inches off the slab? Going to need a shower pan guy to seal it of course. Is hot moping still the water seal for an upstairs shower? TIA... it has been a while since I set a drain for tile shower.
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Re: How high do you frame for the threshold for a tile shower?
Author: packy (MA) generally three pressure treated 2 x 4's laid on their side. one runs the length of the wall. it has the studs nailed floor to ceiling. then the doorway has 2 more stacked in it. enclose them on 3 sides with cement board. i have only seen one hot mop job in my lifetime. they all do some sort of rubber or PVC liner mowadays.
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Re: How high do you frame for the threshold for a tile shower?
Author: KCRoto (MO) I used 2x4 untreated on mine and a pvc liner. A hair dryer or heat gun helps to get the creases out and laying flat.
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Thanks guys.
Author: srloren (CA) Thanks guys. The owner has decided to use a Sterling Panel kit and Acrylic Base. This 4 piece kit seems to be pretty easy to install, Any precautions on this install? TIA Edited 1 times.
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Re: How high do you frame for the threshold for a tile shower?
Author: packy (MA) out of square corners can make it difficult to install any type surround. check the rough on the depth of the shower valve.
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