Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - changing shower drain
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carkev
09-19-07, 08:57 AM
I would like to build a ceramic shower in the space where the fiberglass bath tub/shower is placed. But my fear is the drain system my not be compatible or require digging into the slab to modify. any comments?
HeresJohnny
09-19-07, 11:30 AM
Your biggest problem may indeed be the drain line. Most tub drains are plumbed with 1 /1/2" waste line but showers by code need 2". If you have 1 1/2" you'll need to replace it back to the stack.:eek:
quickcurrent
09-22-07, 07:17 AM
Tubs are usually installed on the plywood subfloor, so it won't be a big deal to cut into the plywood to fix the drain. I've just done one and it wasn't hard.
The 2 inch drain may be the code requirement, but the 1.5 inch will drain fine if you're not concerned about meeting code.
The 2 inch drain may be the code requirement, but the 1.5 inch will drain fine if you're not concerned about meeting code.
HeresJohnny
09-23-07, 07:08 AM
Quick
This is a slab, so no plywood floor.
Tubs can hold a lot of water, so when the drain is a little clogged, no big deal. Showers on the other hand dont hold much water and so the 2" drain is code and is required. 1 1/2" is not a good idea.:thumbdn:
This is a slab, so no plywood floor.
Tubs can hold a lot of water, so when the drain is a little clogged, no big deal. Showers on the other hand dont hold much water and so the 2" drain is code and is required. 1 1/2" is not a good idea.:thumbdn: