SMC Fiberglass

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Mustee Durabase Shower Floor

• SMC Fiberglass

E. L. Mustee Sons, Inc. 5431 W 164th
Street Brook Park, OH 44142 Phone
216-267-3100 Fax [phone] Email
kevinmustee_at_mustee.com Website www.mustee.com
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Mustee Durabase Shower Floor SMC Fiberglass
Material Characteristics Sheet molded compound
(SMC) is a thermoset material consisting of
binding resins, crushed stone, colorants and
fiberglass reinforced fibers. SMC requires heat
and pressure to form into shape. The internal
glass fibers give thermoset SMC its structural
strength and the finished product is extremely
stable at high or low temperatures. The color is
molded throughout the part and the hard surface
has a high impact tolerance. The SMC is chemical
and stain resistant as tested to ANSI-Z124.1.2
standards with a classification of Type I (its
highest rating). SMC flows throughout the mold
cavity during the molding process allowing
structural ribs, molded-in drains and slip
resistant floor patterns to be incorporated as an
integral part of the product. The thickness of
the part can be accurately controlled.
Production Process The matched metal mold is
mounted in a hydraulic press, capable of
generating in excess of 1,000 tons of pressure.
The SMC compound is placed between both halves of
a highly polished, chrome plated, tool steel
mold. The mold is heated and closed applying
pressure for a pre-determined period of time. The
mold is decompressed and the molded casting
removed. The heat and pressure molecularly fuse
the compound to create the finish product.
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Durabase Shower Floor

• Molded Fiberglass
• Integrally Molded Drain with Seal for connection
  to 2 Sch. 40 ABS, PVC or iron DWV pipe
• Drain seal manufactured by E. L. Mustee Sons,
  Inc.
• Removable Strainer
• Front threshold has a 2.5 reverse taper
• 3/8 deep by 1 ¼ wide recesses are on either side
  of the threshold to retain water into shower
  floor
• The shower floor has a 1 to 2 taper to the drain
• Available in White, Bone and Biscuit
• Can be Installed with Tile or Synthetic Wall
• Companion DURAWALL Shower Wall

• Semi-Gloss Surface
• Resistant to Mold and Mildew
• Easy To Clean

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Durabase Shower Floor
Sunburst Slip Resistant Design Mustees Sunburst
pattern is a registered and proven slip
resistance design. The sides of the pedal are
tapered for easy cleaning. The pedals themselves
all point towards the center of the shower floor
directing the water in an unrestricted flow to
the drain. The majority of the floor surface is
flat for easy cleaning.

Front Threshold The Durabase Shower Floor
threshold has been modified with a reverse tapper
of 2.5 .25 degrees, angling it into the shower
floor. The reference for proper draining was the
Uniform Plumbing Code IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1-2009
Section 411.6 which states that the finished
floor of the receptor shall slope uniformly from
the sides toward the drain not less than
one-quarter (1/4) inch per foot (1) nor more
than one-half (1/2) inch per foot (2). Therefore
the 2.5 tapper on the revised threshold (2 ½
wide) is more than adequate to direct the flow of
water.
Meet or Exceed Codes American National Standards
Institute ANSI Z124.1.2 IAPMO Listed -
US American Society of Testing and Material D635,
E84 E162 Warnock Hersey Listed - Canada