What are the big pitfalls you've run into on a bathroom remodel? I'm trying to avoid problems like poor ventilation, skipping proper shower pan slope, and not waterproofing behind tile. Any other common gotchas before I lock in materials and layout?
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Beyond slope and waterproofing, don’t mix membrane systems, pre-slope under liners, protect drain weep holes with pea gravel, pitch the curb/top of niches inward, and flood-test the pan 24–48 hours before tile; use cement board + modified thinset (no mastic) and silicone at plane changes. If you’re in East TN, Doxa Homes in Knoxville has been reliable for inspections/permits; here’s a thorough guide I used for a bathroom remodel https://www.doxa-homes.com/bathroom-remodeling.