Putting In A Shower Pan

Screw the shower pan rim into the wall studs using 1 1 4 inch screws through the pre drilled holes.

Putting in a shower pan. To apply the mortar bed spread it evenly around the shower area. You need to start with a level surface or your shower will not drain properly. Place cardboard or another material into the shower pan base to protect its surface.

Time to replace that old nasty shower. Once the area is completely dry place the new shower pan into the space without any fasteners or adhesives to make sure it fits snugly and the drain cut out lines up correctly over the drain pipe. The idea is to create a flat surface for the shower base to lay on.

Put cardboard down and walk over the base to test it for stability and follow all other manufacturer recommendations for leveling. Installing a shower pan requires basic home repair tools and some specialty items available at most home retailers. Check the entire subfloor with a level.

As long as it s close you ll be able to finish leveling the shower pan at installation. To do the job properly you ll need. Easy by brewing up a nice hot cup of joe and w.

Watch start to finish as i set a fiberglass shower pan in a bath being remodeled and give tips and tricks for a successful installation. Phillips and flathead screwdrivers. What do you do.

The toilet latches into the mounting plate and can be easily removed from the wet bath area to make more space or to empty. Install a drain dam inside the drain pipe or drain hole to prevent mortar from falling through it. The plate is secured to the shower pan as far back toward the rear as possible to make room for standing in front when showering using stainless steel screws.