Description
Download free center drain offset shower pan DXF template, 48x36 size. Four-piece center drain stone shower floor.
Dimensions
- Overall Width
- 48"
- Overall Depth
- 36"
Specifications
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This 48x36 center drain offset shower pan template brings contemporary asymmetric design to larger rectangular shower installations. The offset four-piece layout creates dynamic visual interest across the expanded 48-inch width while maintaining precise drainage functionality to the center-positioned drain. This template is ideal for walk-in showers and luxury bathroom installations where the elongated proportions allow dramatic stone veining and pattern placement. Designed for professional CNC stone fabrication, this template accommodates standard 48-inch by 36-inch shower bases with center drain configurations. The asymmetric quadrant arrangement provides creative opportunities for book-matching premium materials or highlighting distinctive stone characteristics. Each piece incorporates engineered slope geometry that ensures code-compliant water drainage from all corners and edges to the center point, combining aesthetic sophistication with functional performance.
Installation Overview
Installation planning should carefully consider how the offset pattern will appear in the larger 48x36 space, particularly from primary viewing angles when entering the shower. The extended width creates opportunities for dramatic material presentation, so dry-fit all four pieces before setting to verify grain direction and pattern alignment. Proper slope toward the center drain must be maintained despite the visual asymmetry - expect approximately 1/4 inch per foot pitch from perimeter to drain. Use appropriate waterproofing membranes beneath the stone, ensuring coverage extends beyond the shower pan perimeter for complete water protection. Set using polymer-modified thin-set mortar formulated for wet environments. The offset pattern creates distinctive grout lines that become prominent design elements in the finished installation, requiring careful joint finishing and high-performance sealing with epoxy-based grout products.
CNC Cutting Notes
Optimal material nesting for this template requires careful planning to maximize yield from standard slabs while maintaining visual continuity across the four asymmetric pieces. The rectangular format works well with typical slab dimensions, but the offset pattern creates unique piece geometries that need strategic positioning. Cut with finished face up to achieve crisp visible edges along seam lines. Program slope geometry into your CNC toolpath, maintaining consistent material thickness at edges while creating the required pitch toward the center drain opening. The drain opening should be precisely cut to match your specific drain assembly, typically 3.5 to 4 inches in diameter. For materials with directional veining, consider how the offset layout will display the natural patterns across the expanded width. Use appropriate diamond tooling for your stone type, ensuring clean cuts on both straight edges and the circular drain cutout.
Material Compatibility
This template performs excellently with granite, marble, quartzite, and engineered quartz in 2cm or 3cm thicknesses. The larger 48x36 format particularly showcases dramatic veining patterns found in premium marbles and quartzites, with the offset layout creating interesting visual flow across the extended width. The rectangular proportions work well for book-matched slabs where left and right sides mirror each other. Darker materials like absolute black granite or black engineered quartz create striking contemporary statements with the geometric offset pattern. Ensure adequate sealing for porous materials as shower pans face continuous moisture exposure. The four-piece construction distributes weight and stress effectively, making the template suitable for brittle materials when properly supported during installation.
Where to Buy
Available as a free DXF download from Slabwise, this template is ready for immediate use with standard CNC fabrication equipment. The file contains all four offset quadrant pieces with integrated slope geometry and center drain opening cutout. Compatible with industry-standard CAM software including Alphacam, Vectric, and other stone fabrication programming platforms.