Incidentally, gout is caused by the kidneys producing too much uric acid, which collects in joints (not the kind you're thinking of), mostly joints that have been injured in activities like sports. The acid is in crystal form, and it feels like razor blades scraping away at the joint....which is, in essence, what is happening.
If your shower enclosure walls are not perfectly square, or if you plan to install accent tiles, the layout of these tiles becomes increasingly important. Measure up from the bottom of the backer board the height of a tile minus 1/2.This will give you a 1/2 overlap over the tile lip on your shower pan. Mark this with a sharpie and using a level, transfer the mark across the shower stall. This will be a guide for the top of the first row so that all tiles will be level.f your shower enclosure walls are not perfectly square, or if you plan to install accent tiles, the layout of these tiles becomes increasingly important. Measure up from the bottom of the backer board the height of a tile minus 1/2.
How to Make a Corner Shower Bench. A corner shower bench will add to the comfort and safety of your shower area. Place the shower bench in the corner opposite the entry, near the shower sprayer. Follow this procedure to make and install a corner shower bench. Step 1 - Measure the Area for the Corner Shower Bench. Measure from the shower floor to the height you want the shower bench. Measure along each wall forming the corner to get the depth of the bench top. Step 2 - Cut the Curved Tile for the Bench Top.