How do you hook up a showerdrain to the main drain?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwZUdrK1iKo
What do showerdrain pipes look like?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vko_SUA1jfE
How do you install shower pipework?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfn9DPAlVg
How do you pipe a shower?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgkCmT8Cc98
What kind of pipe do you use for a shower drain?
Keep in mind that showerdrain assemblies are generally made to fit a 2-inch drainpipe, not the 1 1/2-inch pipe usually found on tubs. A 2-inch pipe is the recommended size because showers have a low threshold for flooding, and a 2-inch pipe helps the water drain faster than does a 1 1/2-inch pipe.Aug 8, 2021
How high should showerdrain be?
2" Drain Pipe should be centered in a hole (approximately 5" diameter) in the flooring. The top of the Pipe should be no higher than, and no more than 1/8" lower than, the top surface of the floor on which the base will be set.
What is the shape of a shower drain?
The S-shape allows water to drain vertically upon clearing through the S-shaped curve rather than draining horizontally. The bottom area of the shower trap holds some water that seals the drain against sewer gases. However, the bottom area of the trap can hold debris, soap, and hair that may clog the drain.Apr 5, 2020
How do you measure the height of a tile shower drain?
Combine the thickness of the floor tiles and the mortar bed where it meets the drain. To this, add 1/4 inch for the paper and wire substrate for the mortar bed, and 1/8 inch for thin-set mortar. The result is the height of the drain from the surface of the concrete slab or wooden subfloor.
How high should showerdrain be above subfloor?
approximately 1/4 inch
Do you glue shower drain?
Glue on Shower Drain If the drain pipe you have is plastic be sure to use the same kind of plastic showerdrain so they match. The glue on showerdrain can be used with plastic shower bases, fiberglass and steel.
How do you plumb a showerdrain line?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TksNn6lG8Go
How do I know what size my showerdrain is?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew3Pl_82cFE
Why are tub and shower drains different sizes?
Pipe Connection Size Differences Shower or tub drains have different drain connection sizes to accommodate the pipe sizes of your plumbing drain system. A shower tub drain has a 2” drain connection, while a tub drain often has a 1 ½” drain connection.
Where should a showerdrain be placed?
Point drains ideally sit in the middle of the shower floor or by the end of the wall. Either way, the water drains downward by a slope in the bottom. When placed by the wall, the floor is sloped sideways.
Are shower and tub drains the same size?
Shower and tub drains usually have different drain connection sizes to accommodate the various pipe sizes of your home's plumbing drain system. A shower tub drain generally has a 2-inch drain connection, while a tub drain frequently has a 1 1/2-inch drain connection.
What is the standard pipe size for a shower?
1/2 inch
Is showerdrain 2 inch?
The majority of shower drainpipes are two inches in diameter, but if you have two-inch drains and you run into a three-inch drainpipe, you'll be making another trip to the plumbing supply store.
How much fall does a showerdrain need?
To efficiently drain, the recommended minimum slope for a shower floor is about 4 percent, or a 1/2 inch drop per every 12 inches from the shower walls to the drain. In traditional tile shower construction, this slope is established in the mortar pre-pan.