Lower a Subfloor for a Curbless Shower

How to lower a wood subfloor for a curbless shower the right way, using a subfloor lowering kit from HydroBlok with joist brackets and wall hangers, so you get a true zero-entry shower without cutting your joists. In this step-by-step build, we are lowering a 3/4" wood subfloor to accept a low-profile HydroBlok shower pan for a 48x48 curbless shower. We cover exactly what's in the lowering kit, measuring and cutting out the old subfloor, and the part most videos skip how to handle an unsupported joist span so you actually meet tile-industry deflection standards and your tile won't crack: sistering the joists, adding cross bracing, patching the subfloor, then installing the joist brackets, wall hangers, and 2x4 framing that carry the load under the pan. If you've searched how to recess a wood subfloor, build a zero-entry or barrier-free shower, or use a subfloor lowering kit and only found half-answers or livestreams, this is the complete, standards-conscious walkthrough. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:15 What's in the subfloor lowering kit 0:48 Measuring & marking for the pan 1:19 Cutting out the subfloor 2:37 Prying up the old subfloor 3:23 The joist problem: deflection & tile standards 4:25 Sistering the joists & re-cutting the line 8:21 Patching the subfloor 8:40 Installing the joist brackets 10:06 Installing the wall hangers 11:44 Building & setting the 2x4 framing 15:58 Installing the lowered subfloor 17:00 Dry-fitting the low-profile pan + what's next 🚿 Next up: Waterproofing & flood testing this curbless shower: [link] 🎓 Learn tile the right way: Online Tile Academy: https://onlinetileacademy.com/l/produ... 🛠 Tools & products used: https://amzlink.to/az0IK4pJGpiGr (we make a small commission if you buy products from our store thank you for your support!) Always confirm your joist span and deflection (L/360) and check local building code before altering framing. Ebbe America Sub Floor Lowering Kit #curblessshower #zeroentryshower #barrierfreeshower #subfloor #tile #showerinstall #bathroomremodel #hydroblok