Stand inside bottom liner? Waterproof Neoprene?

Kinetic · #1 10/11/2007, 12:37 AM

I'm trying to keep water from stagnating between my stand and hardwood floor. I was thinking of using those rubber sheets from ACE hardware. They have "gutters" which are like treds on a tire, but they don't provide any vibration deadening that something like neoprene would offer.

I want to line the inside floor of my stand with something that's waterproof, thus preventing a small leak from filling the room. I also want to use those rubber sheet under the stand as well, to further help vent and cushion.

Any ideas on a lower cost solution than $56 eight square feet neoprene sheets? I'm not even too sure neoprene is waterproof.

daven · #2 10/11/2007, 07:04 AM

I used vinyl that they have (got mine at Home Depot) to line where showers and tubs are. They have it on a roll and you can buy what you want. It is in the shower section in plumbing.

shyland83 · #3 10/11/2007, 09:44 AM

I used a piece of roofing rubber i had laying around

rustybucket145 · #4 10/11/2007, 09:54 AM

Tractor Supply company has heavy duty rubber mats that would work great under the stand.

cannarella · #5 10/11/2007, 12:03 PM

Go for the shower pan liner from HD. Remember there is a special glue to use with it if you want to turn up the sides. I created a 4" deep catch basin under my sump in case there was a leak or what ever it goes directly to a floor drain. It works wonderfully. The sump is elevated and the drain is against the wall under it.

hebygb · #6 10/11/2007, 02:21 PM

I bought a 30' roll of black neoprene at the American science and Surplus store on Milwaukee road about 3 years ago. I still have a significant amount of it left after using some to re-upholster a weight bench. I am guessing it is 7mm. I'll sell it for half of what you were quoted.

rick s · #7 10/11/2007, 02:24 PM

Shower Pan Liner from Home Depot here also. No complaints.

Kinetic · #8 10/11/2007, 02:25 PM

is the neoprene waterproof? Do you have 2 contiguous pieces that's 48" x 24"?

RicGio · #9 10/11/2007, 05:30 PM

Holy Crap Cannarella. Guess you don't need to bring a magazine with you! You can do a waterchange while you take your morning constitutional! Does your sump level fluctuate when you flush? LOL

littlemannin · #10 10/11/2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by RicGio
Holy Crap Cannarella. Guess you don't need to bring a magazine with you! You can do a waterchange while you take your morning constitutional! Does your sump level fluctuate when you flush? LOL

LOL

I was thinking it was a sort of push lever auto top off!

GrandeGixxer · #11 10/11/2007, 06:03 PM

I thought that the foam from the toilet was his protien skimmer. Maybe the back bowl is the collection cup?

BeanAnimal · #12 10/11/2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally posted by cannarella
Go for the shower pan liner from HD. Remember there is a special glue to use with it if you want to turn up the sides. I created a 4" deep catch basin under my sump in case there was a leak or what ever it goes directly to a floor drain. It works wonderfully. The sump is elevated and the drain is against the wall under it.

Nothing says "bachelor" like a sump in the water closet.

cannarella · #13 10/11/2007, 07:47 PM

Multitasking...

My wife had the idea of putting the sump in the bathroom. What you don't see is the utility sink to the right.

BeanAnimal · #14 10/11/2007, 08:28 PM

Kinetic · #15 10/12/2007, 12:13 AM

just don't come home drunk and forget which one's the toilet...

cannarella · #16 10/12/2007, 06:44 AM

HA!!! It would be an easier target...

Actually my buddy who scuba dives said when people barf under water it makes great fish food... Now I don't know how the would like the alcohol. Drunk fish?

hebygb · #17 10/12/2007, 07:40 AM

Kinetic - Yes it is... but I would probably say officially that it is extremely water resistent... In other words - I dont think it is the same as a pool liner and could hold water indefinitely. My thought on the neoprene is that it is best as a liner protecting from the occasional splash or spill. I would use it with confidence. Yes I have @ 20' roll x 48". I would also say... this stuff is heavy, and may be more economical for local pickup.

bhbell · #18 10/12/2007, 08:27 AM

Neoprene would be ok for temp and vibration but not necessarily watwertight. The air bubbles in the neoprene rubber may or may not pop or create a path for water to go thru. Any place that is folded, compressed or flexed is likely to have some degree of failure. The resulting retention of moisture that can become a bit funky, as any diver can attest to.

cannarella · #19 10/12/2007, 08:30 AM

hebygb, if the information is correct in the sigs, you guys are about 1500 miles apart...

bmac · #20 10/12/2007, 08:52 AM

I am considering having a spray in bed liner like Rhino Liner installed into my stand I am building. Totally waterproof and no vibrations... They spray it in at about a quarter of an inch thick.

bhbell · #21 10/12/2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally posted by bmac
I am considering having a spray in bed liner like Rhino Liner installed into my stand I am building. Totally waterproof and no vibrations... They spray it in at about a quarter of an inch thick.

Now THAT's a good idea!

samtheman · #22 10/12/2007, 12:38 PM

GO to your local HVAC shop and have them build you a metal pan, that is slightly larger than your stand. It can be several inches deep and have a drain if you want. Paint it any color you want and put your stand in it. Mats and plastic will let water seep back under them.