Shower Drain Install

Below is a step by step guide on how to install a shower drain.

Shower drain install. Step 1 cut a 4 inch diameter hole in the substrate with a jigsaw. Tips to consider when installing a new shower drain. A shower drain can get dirty or clogged with hair and sediment causing your shower fill with water.

Alternatively you could be installing a new shower and need to add a drain. Slide the drain in the connector it is not necessary to glue this as the connector provides sufficient sealing. Required tools for this shower drain installation project.

It is relatively simple to install a shower drain. Shower base install and connect drain install you can find any of the items seen in this video below and your purchase will help support this channel. Step 1 check the piping.

Check the water tightness of the shower drain and connection to the sewer to eliminate leaks. Proper installation and sealing of the shower drain is the only way to prevent leaking and ensure a safe and clean shower environment. If necessary add an extension to the drainpipe.

Adding a fresh new shower drain will make a lot of difference. Use a diamond blade saw or diamond blade rotary tool to cut through concrete. First connect the linear shower drain to the drainage pipe and make sure that the drain pipe has sufficient slope.

After the subfloor of the shower is prepared and clean install the bottom flange of the shower drain into the drainpipe usually by solvent gluing. The drainpipe in the floor should extend about 1 4 inch above the floor in order to fit with the flange. Apply 100 percent silicone sealant to underside of the drain flange to seal to the shower base.