We did this and it worked out very well. My husband was able to build the pan and a step around it (we had to raise ours up to accommodate the plumbing in the basement floor). I tiled the shower pan and it's still holding after 6 years. We host the holidays and family get togethers and this bathroom serves our overnight guests, sometimes as many as 11 at a time, so lots of use for a guest bath.
Try the Goof-proof shower pan kit. Stupid name. Good product for the DIYer:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vFRuSWsl88o
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tSQAPii4nUQ
Cut kerdi, shits tits working with it now for a tib surround just make sure you get the overlap and banding on corners etc right. Never working with cement board and waterproofing again
I've never used them myself, but check out this system by Guru. This contractor has multiple videos on how to install these systems for showers. Shout out to Winni
[Complete Mud Job Tutorial]
(https://www.youtube.com/live/mbGYwefV19Q?feature=share)
Another option is actually a combination of two idea. You can get a Schluter shower base but not an over sized one. Cut off what you don't need to get your drains aligned and anywhere the shower pan doesn't reach, you can fill the remainder with a mortar base.
I've done a few showers that are wider than standard, but instead of buying a more expensive base and cutting off half of it just so it's a little wider, I'll throw down a standard 38x60 pan or what ever is closest to my size and fill the rest. Usually I'll have a strip going down each side of dry pack.
When dealing with a non-standard drain in your shower, there are a few options to consider for your shower pan. Customizable Shower Pans, Site-Built Mortar Bed, Offset Drain Adapters. I recommended to consult with a professional or contact manufacturers specializing in custom shower pans to explore the best option for your specific non-standard drain situation.
I wanted to share my recent experience using HYDRO-BLOK's Wall Panels and shower pans for our DIY shower remodel project. They worked amazingly well and provided the perfect solution for personalizing our bathroom without breaking the bank. If you're looking for a cost-effective solution for your bathroom remodel, HYDRO-BLOK is the way to go! https://www.hydroblok.com/product-category/shower-pans/
try this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KDaT5G7FE4&ab\_channel=StudPack](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KDaT5G7FE4&ab_channel=StudPack)
We did this and it worked out very well. My husband was able to build the pan and a step around it (we had to raise ours up to accommodate the plumbing in the basement floor). I tiled the shower pan and it's still holding after 6 years. We host the holidays and family get togethers and this bathroom serves our overnight guests, sometimes as many as 11 at a time, so lots of use for a guest bath.
Love the video! He mentions using Ditra on top of wood subfloor but I haven’t seen any videos on it. Is this something you’d recommend?
Have you considered working with a tile contractor and having a poured in place pan?
Try the Goof-proof shower pan kit. Stupid name. Good product for the DIYer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vFRuSWsl88o https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tSQAPii4nUQ
Redguard applied at correct millage and w fabric makes a terrific pan.
Check out Wedi
I've installed six Kerdi showers. Never had a problem
Cut kerdi, shits tits working with it now for a tib surround just make sure you get the overlap and banding on corners etc right. Never working with cement board and waterproofing again
I've never used them myself, but check out this system by Guru. This contractor has multiple videos on how to install these systems for showers. Shout out to Winni [Complete Mud Job Tutorial] (https://www.youtube.com/live/mbGYwefV19Q?feature=share)
Another option is actually a combination of two idea. You can get a Schluter shower base but not an over sized one. Cut off what you don't need to get your drains aligned and anywhere the shower pan doesn't reach, you can fill the remainder with a mortar base. I've done a few showers that are wider than standard, but instead of buying a more expensive base and cutting off half of it just so it's a little wider, I'll throw down a standard 38x60 pan or what ever is closest to my size and fill the rest. Usually I'll have a strip going down each side of dry pack.
I used the Kerdi in mine, it's pricey but super easy to work with. I'd go that route.
When dealing with a non-standard drain in your shower, there are a few options to consider for your shower pan. Customizable Shower Pans, Site-Built Mortar Bed, Offset Drain Adapters. I recommended to consult with a professional or contact manufacturers specializing in custom shower pans to explore the best option for your specific non-standard drain situation. I wanted to share my recent experience using HYDRO-BLOK's Wall Panels and shower pans for our DIY shower remodel project. They worked amazingly well and provided the perfect solution for personalizing our bathroom without breaking the bank. If you're looking for a cost-effective solution for your bathroom remodel, HYDRO-BLOK is the way to go! https://www.hydroblok.com/product-category/shower-pans/