Repair Shower Floor Drain

Leave the existing drainpipe intact.

Repair shower floor drain.

You ll probably have to cut it with a hacksaw blade and pry it loose in sections from the shower pan. Place a drop cloth or metal pan on the floor in order to catch any water that may leak when you cut an access to the drain. Wearing safety glasses use a drywall saw to cut a panel in order to gain access to the pipe. Remove the piece carefully in order to be able to place it back where it belongs after you complete the repair of the shower drain.

A stainless cover fits over the top although decorator finishes are also available. The easiest way to replace a drain is while the shower base is removed from the shower stall and the bottom side of the shower base can be accessed. Loosen the bolts on the flange and put the shower drain cover in place slotting it over the top of the bolts and turning it until it is locked in position. Tighten the bolts with a wrench to finish the replacement.

The wingtite drain simply slips over the drainpipe and an o ring seals it. Depending on the shower s design the grate may have two or four screws. Sometimes the base can be accessed through the.