PSC Gen II Waterproofing Tile Shower Kit components Similar to Kerdi

This kit not only waterproofs the single layer sloped mud floor, but also provides for a seamless waterproofing of most or all of the wall areas, curbs, etc.

This kit is designed especially for DIY'ers and contractors experienced with constructing and floating a correct and consistent sloped dry-pack mortar bed for the shower's tiled floor. If you would like tools to assist building a sloped floor, please look at related accessories.

Recommended WP Square Foot Choice based on typical shower layouts - Choose appropriate selection

Typical Kit Sizes - these are popular sizes that typically correspond to needed SF	Square Feet (SF) of WP waterproof membrane
48" x 60" or 48" x 72" or 60" x 60"	135 SF
72" x 72" or 48" x 96"	216 SF
72" x 108" and larger showers and steam rooms	323 SF

This table provides only general guidance. Kit sizes assume membrane will go up the wall high enough out of wet area but not necessarily up to ceiling. You are responsible for calculating how many SF of waterproofing membrane you require or want (many installers go up to ceiling if tiling to ceiling). One method is to calculate exact area to be covered, multiply by 1.08 then round up. Any SF needed beyond the set sizes can be added with the recommended related WP per SF product listing.

Why Is PSC Gen 2 Better?

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Mud Kit

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• Includes all the components required to build an fully-bonded water-tight assembly for tiled showers
• Ideal for installers experienced with floating their own dry-pack mortar floor, this system is easy as 1,2,3: Set and glue drain flange to plumbing, pack and slope your floor, apply waterproof membrane to all surfaces (Note: you would skip all steps in video related to quick-pitch sticks)
• Extremely reliable yet easy to construct
• Can be easily modified to accommodate smaller or larger installations
• Can be easily modified for non-standard drain locations (e.g. offset or double offset)
• You build your own single layer dry-pack mortar sloped concrete floor. No need for the second pre-pitch or pre-slope concrete floor
• Kit improved to include the strongest and most reliable drain flange for membrane systems on the market
• Drain flange allows the flexibility of multiple adjustment to riser assembly at end of install
• Riser-Grate assembly includes a construction plug and features locking grout and mortar grooves to ensure the strongest and most reliable final installation
• Riser threads into super-strong locking ring to provide ultimate strength and security while still allowing adjust-ability
• Numerous grate color and style choices available that offer easy removal/reinsertion so that integrated hair trap can be frequently and quickly serviced with no small screws to lose
• Protects floor, corners, edges, curbs and wall cavities against water and vapor penetrations. In steam applications, all surfaces can be protected
• Protects all surfaces, particularly in joints and corners, from grout cracking or tile instability
• Installation can use recommended high-quality modified thin-set mortar readily available from multiple manufacturers for better adhesion and elimination of failure possibilities.
• Install glass tiles and other high-density materials with this system where other unmodified thin-set systems don't allow these materials.
• Membrane tested at 0.07 PERM rating - much lower than required for steam showers! Other systems require specialized high-cost membrane for steam
• Installation methods very similar but easier than competing kits - little to no retraining required for contractors
• If installer accidentally damages membrane, problem can be easily identified and repaired before flood testing or tile installation
• Materials are backed by an industry standard 10-year warranty. Grates have a lifetime warranty

Note: You will need to obtain dry-pack mortar mix from your local hardware supply. 4 or 5 parts sand - 1 part portland cement is generally recommended.

How PSC Pro Kits Compare to the Competition

Features	PSC Pro GEN II Shower Kit	Schluter Kerdi Shower Kit	Traditional Rubber Liner Install
Total Material Cost	$$$$$	$$$$$$$	$$$$
Ease of installation and labor time	********	*******	**
Warranty	10 Year	10 Year	NA
Choice of multiple brands of high quality modified thinset for easier and better bond
Drain grate colors	5 + 20 (Call for additional color options)	5	Varied per Brand
Riser/Grate construction cover included
Advanced mortar and grout locking design built into a stronger and more adjustable riser and drain assembly
Easily serviceable integrated hair trap			Varied per Brand
No need for silicone sealant in joint or corners of grout lines
Can be easily modified for custom installs
Rigid, stable non-flexible drain flange reduces chance of failure			Purchased Separately
Waterproofing for walls included
Waterproofing seamlessly protects walls, floors and joints from moisture or cracking
Perm Rating for Steam Shower Installations (TCNA recommends PERM rating of 0.5 or LOWER)	(PERM rating of 0.07)	(PERM rating > 0.5)	(Must use sheet membranes for steam shower protection)
Fully customizable curb options	(Solid curb, build your own curb, or no curb)	(Curb always included)	(Limited curb options)

Why a PSC Gen 2 Mud kit for Contractors and experienced DIY?

Rather than utilizing a pre-formed pan, these kits have been created to allow you to easily design and build your own custom pan with a single sloped layer of dry-pack mortar and dictate a customized drain location of your choice. These kits are particularly useful if your shower floor area is not a standard size, drain layout, or will include a complex shape. These kits are far less complicated and far more reliable than the traditional method of having to build a thin pre-slope concrete layer under a rubber liner, then draping and folding an unwieldy rubber liner behind wall board, and then finally floating a second sloped concrete floor over all of that. These kits allow you, the skilled contractor, to float a single sloped dry-pack floor where the waterproof is applied to the TOP. This PSC Gen 2 system will save you a lot of time while allowing your dry-pack skills to be put to work. There is no longer need to spend two days installing rubber liner then following up with liquid waterproofing for the walls.

PSC Pro kit waterproofing doesn't just end at the pan like a rubber liner! This system seamlessly waterproofs from the floor area to the walls and curb barrier as well! Unlike rubber liner installs that always have soaking wet concrete between the tile and the buried liner, PSC Gen 2 waterproofing keeps the sloped concrete bone dry. Unlike rubber-liner installs where grout typically cracks in the joints and corners, the WP waterproofing membrane in this PSC Pro kit provides anti-crack protection. The installer can use modern high-performance grout throughout the entire tile installation without fear of grout cracking issues.

Compared to older mortar-pan methods that required the tedious labor involved with two sloped floors and a buried vinyl/rubber liner, our modern PSC Pro Mud Kit creates a much faster, easier and fool-proof installation that utilizes superior "surface" membrane protection and next-generation drain systems. Continuous membrane protection from the drain throughout the pan area and continuously up the walls prevents not only damaging leaks but also prevents moisture penetration into the walls or floor at all! No moisture in the walls means no lingering moisture that can cause structural damage over time or fuel mold and mildew problems in the wall tile. Very high-moisture shower enclosures or steam showers can be installed with membrane

Unlike rubber liners that have to install under the wall board and cause the wall board to "bow" out, our WP surface membrane protects from the top. This allows you to build all of your substrates ahead of time, get them square, flat, level and plumb before you start the waterproofing process. The waterproofing membrane easily bridges and controls expansion gaps you will need between each wall board section.

The latest update now includes the PSC Pro GEN II drain flange. This flange features factory heat-bonded fleece to allow bonding of WP waterproofing membrane directly to flange without the need for an adapter. This flange has been specifically designed to allow for the easiest mud floor install ever! It's as simple as 1,2,3. Seat the flange to the sub-floor and glue into 2" plumbing, pack and float your sloped dry-pack mortar floor, and finish by applying waterproofing to all substrates.

The Pro Advanced Custom Shower Kit package includes:

1. You choose SF of waterproof membrane needed - you may add custom amounts by adding more from the related product listing at checkout
2. 5" WP Waterproofing Joint Strip in different lengths included related to amount of WP you choose:
• 135 SF WP gets 41 LF of band
• 216 SF WP gets 66 LF of band
• 323 SF WP gets 98 LF of band
3. 1 Pro Advanced GEN II Drain in ABS or PVC
4. 1 Grate cover in your choice of color (unless NO GRATE chosen)
5. 1 Grate Puller (Grate is screwless!)
6. 1 Easily accessed integrated hair trap
7. 4 Pre-formed waterproofing inside corners
8. Outside corners for your curb/threshold are recommended but optional
9. 1 Universal pipe seal
10. 1 Mixing valve seal
11. This kit assumes you build own curb (2x4 covered with wall board). Curb accessories can be optionally added to your cart from related product listings

Grates

• Grate size: 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• Features screw-less design and accommodates integrated hair trap
• Comes with grate puller to easily lift grate for hair trap maintenance

Standard Grates

Satin Nickel

Chrome

Copper

Black

Matte Black

Brushed Nickel

Oil Rubbed Bronze

Antique Brass

Tile-able Top

Stainless Steel Designer Grates

(To order your kit with one of the stainless steel grates, choose "NO GRATE" on this kit and add the designer grate of your choice to cart separately)

Brick

Asterix

Obelix

Bubbles

Pebbles

Destil

Ripples

Lattice

Swirl

Waves

Installation

1. Mark drain location

2. Cut drain hole

3. Install steel lathe

4. Test fit drain flange

5. Glue drain flange onto plumbing

6. Mix dry-pack mortar

7. Pack and shape floor

8. Pack drain flange

9. Perform final screed with straight edge

10. Sprinkle water, then smooth final surface

11. Install curb, if needed (handicap curb pictured)

12. Set inside corners

13. Install transition strip

14. Install wall membrane

15. Install floor membrane

16. Expose drain

17. Waterproof curb

18. Install outside corners

19. Test fit riser height and position

20. Thin-set riser and ring

21. Final riser adjustment

22. Ready for tile!