SlimLine 48 in. W x 32 in. D Single Threshold Shower Base in White

A:  Hi there, it needs to be both, set on mortar and anchored to the studs. An alwya make sure it is well leveled

A:  Anchored to studs

A:  The shower base should only be set in a bed of mortar and you should not fasten the tile flanges to the studs. Fastening the flanges to the studs will void the warranty on the shower base. If you have any other questions, we invite you to contact our DreamLine PreSales Consultants at 866-282-8413. We can also be reached by sending an email to support@dreamline.com. Our hours of operation are 9am-6pm EST, Monday through Friday. Thank you for your interest in DreamLine.

A:  The mortar definitely and above all try to get level. I assume you are tiling the walls. I find it easier say if you are using 12 inch tiles to put a 1x wood band around the shower walls and lay off that level. Then come back and cut each tile individually to fit the bottom. Trying to start on the pan usually ends up with fighting the level all the way up. You still may have level issues you just have to shim as you go. TILE IS NOT PERFECT contrary to what most consumers think. Also I recommend laying the back wall and bring the sides to meet it. Do not change back and forth it just makes it harder to grout. Also if this is your first small tiles like 6x6 will work your a%# off grouting. Also I would go to the ceiling easier and cheaper than trim.

A:  I have already answered but wanted to add I think this is the best pan on the market.

A:  We cannot guarantee that our products will be compatible with products by another manufacturer. If you have any other questions, we invite you to contact our DreamLine PreSales Consultants at 866-282-8413. We can also be reached by sending an email to support@dreamline.com. Our hours of operation are 9am-6pm EST, Monday through Friday. Thank you for your interest in DreamLine.

A:  One wall will be 15 inches to center of drain and the other will be 24 inches. There is usually a picture of the base with dimensions listed in the picture group on left of item page. It lists all dimensions including height, curb, etc.

A:  The drain location is measured from the studs and for this shower base it is set at 24" x 15" to the center of the drain hole. If you look to the left of the picture on Home Depot's listing for this product listing, you will see a photo slideshow. The second picture down in the slideshow will be the technical drawings for the base which will show you the drain location dimensions. If you have any other questions, we invite you to contact our DreamLine PreSales Consultants at 866-282-8413. We can also be reached by sending an email to support@dreamline.com. Our hours of operation are 9am-6pm EST, Monday through Friday. Thank you for your interest in DreamLine.

A:  I used 1/2” cement board and it worked fine. There are other options besides cement board that are sturdy and a lot easier to use.

A:  Yes, 1/2” cement board is required for wall tile.

A:  1/2" minimum, but fur out the framing so that tile transitions smoothly over the lip of the base. The lip of the base is thick, so furring the studs will prevent the tile from looking kicked out at the bottom.

A:  Thank you for reaching out to DreamLine. In order to allow the backer board to protrude out from the studs further than the tile flanges on the SlimLine shower base, we recommend that you use 1/2" backer board as this thickness will ensure that your finished wall covering (tile) will be able to completely cover the tile flanges. If you have any other questions, we invite you to contact our DreamLine PreSales Consultants at 866-282-8413. We can also be reached by sending an email to support@dreamline.com. Our hours of operation are 9am-6pm EST, Monday through Friday. Thank you for your interest in DreamLine.

A:  Should be ok also place a layer of quick set under base and press into cement make sure it is level

A:  Yea, 1/2” cement board is required for wall tile.