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I've recently bought an Aica 1400x760 cast stone shower tray on eBay from SimpleBathrooms - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303699029436
The fitting instructions are pretty much non existent with no metion of what to bed it on. I contacted Aica who are insistent that nothing should go between the floor and the tray (I'm fitting it to a well supported and leveled 18mm hardwood ply sub-base), no motar, silicone etc (except for silicone around the edges where it meets the walls). Unlike the Mira flight trays I've fitted in the past, the back of the tray is a completely flat rough cast surface (see pic).
Obviously, I'm concerned about cracking the tray. The advice from the suppliers seems to completely counter the various recommendations out there - whether it's traditional weak mortar, silicone, tile adhesive or even expanding foam, everyone seems to indicate something to spread the load.
Interested to hear thoughts of contributors here.
The fitting instructions are pretty much non existent with no metion of what to bed it on. I contacted Aica who are insistent that nothing should go between the floor and the tray (I'm fitting it to a well supported and leveled 18mm hardwood ply sub-base), no motar, silicone etc (except for silicone around the edges where it meets the walls). Unlike the Mira flight trays I've fitted in the past, the back of the tray is a completely flat rough cast surface (see pic).
Obviously, I'm concerned about cracking the tray. The advice from the suppliers seems to completely counter the various recommendations out there - whether it's traditional weak mortar, silicone, tile adhesive or even expanding foam, everyone seems to indicate something to spread the load.
Interested to hear thoughts of contributors here.
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