Glossary · Bathroom terms

Shower Pan Liner

Definition

A waterproof membrane under a tiled mortar bed that catches water passing through grout and routes it to the weep holes of the drain. Hidden, essential, and code-inspected.

Source: Wikipedia — Waterproofing (Shower System)

  • Grout

    The material that fills and seals joints between tiles. Sanded, unsanded, and epoxy grouts differ in durability and stain resistance — ep…

  • Mortar

    A cement-based paste used to bond masonry or, as thinset, to adhere tile to a substrate. Different mixes are rated for different applicat…

  • Mortar Bed

    A sloped cement base packed by hand to form a custom tiled shower floor or to set tile on a solid bed. The traditional method beneath cus…

  • Shower System

    A coordinated set of outlets — showerhead, hand shower, body sprays, sometimes a tub filler — run from one valve set. More outlets mean a…

  • Shower Pan / Base

    The waterproof sloped floor of the shower — a prefabricated acrylic/solid-surface base or a custom tiled mortar-bed pan. The single most…

  • Shower Valve

    The in-wall mixing valve controlling shower water temperature and flow. Modern code requires anti-scald protection; the valve body is set…

  • Shower Niche

    A recessed waterproofed shelf set between wall studs for toiletries. Must be flashed and waterproofed into the wall system or it becomes…

  • Single-Hole Faucet

    A one-piece faucet using a single deck hole. Clean and modern; pairs with vessel and minimalist sinks.

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