How To Install A Shower Base Pan - DRAIN TO PLUMBING HOOK UP!

[@moises8war]

I like how this guy goes to the point

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Time is money, so I can’t waste it!

[@thehound1359]

The paint trick is a great idea.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! It works well for me. Be sure to stay tuned for more videos to come!

[@extraart1]

Best construction instructor on KZbin

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks a lot!

[@CaroleMueller-z3k]

The best instructional videos ever 👍🏼 I especially like this “new and improved” version of shower pan installation

[@darinmurph3483]

great video. Thank you.

[@peacheslobo-nm5xi]

Brilliant thanks I will try to do this myself

[@sushi13141]

You are a gem!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that!

[@salvadorcastillo1539]

Professional explanation 👌

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you for watching!

[@bohicasnafufubar]

Thank you. There were several techniques that I didn't know about, like particularly the felt paper on the floor with the cement base and the leveling technique. that you used It's for the shower pan.

[@shaggyfilms]

You make these topics so entertaining. I’m not doing any of these projects but i love when a new video is posted.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank Tyler for tuning in! It’s fun making videos for people that enjoy them. Stay tuned for more!

[@robertscribner7377]

Do you have a video of installing tile flooring in the shower? Not using a prefab base?

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

Nice solid install 👍 with access to plumbing this is definitely the way to go 👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks BRT! I could never build a house on a slab and live there. You and I both know hidden plumbing can be a worry.

[@BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

@@TheExcellentLaborer for sure, 😆 especially with all the other trades running and digging during the project, 😆 might of been laid right from the start…but a few skid steers can change that

[@noahb.7838]

Great video

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Noah! Thanks for the comment!

[@Trainman0401]

Great helpful video. But the shower base I am installing is in the basement on a concrete floor. Is there a different method of connecting the drain assembly since I won’t have access to it from below? Do you have a basement install video? Thanks!

[@stateofoklahomashallnotbei5469]

I hope I lern something new every video this I got confirmation I did it right ✅

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey! I’m glad you tuned in for this video. It is cool how you can reference different KZbin videos to see how people do things different. Thanks for watching!

[@dunep6465]

With the exception of the ABS shower drain to schedule 40 pvc pipe everything looked great. Usually not a problem, but picky inspectors will ding ya.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for watching!

[@roblake3319]

yep- that's a fail in MN - ALSO a fail if you use tape on plastic joints like he recommends. Otherwise - great vid

[@robertlafleur5179]

I’m starting the installation of a shower base pan this week. Your video couldn’t have come at a better time. Thanks.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Perfect timing. Good luck with your project Robert!

[@1bottlefed]

Great vid, the only thing I would add is. While drywall screws are commonly used on the pan, to me its worth the extra quarter or dollar to use deck or stainless screws.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Richard!

[@rodmarshall7456]

What if you have a cerment base floot should I be using PVC liner instead of felt paper?

[@osirisgarcia7686]

Hey man! best videos ever. I have a question for you. I am about to start my bathroom project on my garage loft. Can I install the shower base pan directly over the plywood flooring???

[@officialbuildingboys]

Hey quick question. Do you need to vent the shower like you do toilet and vanity? Great videos thanks!

[@jeffwilliams7300]

Great video! I was wondering what type of sand you mixed with the type S mortar? Thank You!

[@jameskeesler2030]

How is using shower walls/pans that say they are direct-to-stud installation different? Do you still need the mortar base under the pan?

[@gerardsagliocca6292]

Can you put shower pan just on top of felt paper ??

[@kookia213]

I wonder, when you staple the vapour barrier, cant the holes from staples pass the vapour through them?

[@dimassalazar906]

Delta shower installation

[@HannibalJV]

If I'm only doing the one could I use a type s mortar instead of doing the mix with sand and cement? Appreciate the video

[@MrTheBurkes]

I'm here!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Austin!

[@robertbuck7186]

I would like to know if you have a hole saw that is 4 inches and the drain measures 4 over all inches (on the bottom) should you go a little wider like 4 1/4 because if you have to service by cutting the drain pipe and removing the trap how are you going to get it out of ther if it is trapped between the floor or CDX and the shower pan?

[@Mr.dontPlay79]

The reference you were looking for when describing the consistency of the concrete would've best been called, "block mud" brick layers and swimming pool finishers love block mud, with plenty of calcium

[@trevb2377]

Does the shower drain not need a vent? Love your videos!

[@trainofthough0242]

Shower drains are typically wet vented through a nearby lav. He doesn't really show how it connects to the 3" drain but I'd assume there's a lav branching off of that 2" going to the shower which is vented which would, in turn, vent the shower too.

[@bamacheats]

Being a roofer, I haven’t used felt in years. I’m guessing synthetic underlayment would also work just fine?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Yes synthetic underlayment would work just fine. That’s all I use on roofs too!

[@jamespongsa]

Is the mortar bed required if your floor is level? I am not sure if it was used to level the floor or for other reasons.

[@andrewmccormick3545]

So it’s okay to use Teflon tape on a pvc union ??

[@roblake3319]

no

[@roblake3319]

tape is for metal

[@alanmartin4607]

Is the cement bed under the shower pan necessary if your floor is perfectly level? I'm installing a 38" corner shower, so the footprint is pretty small.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

For a solid shower base I recommend mortar. If every foot peg was on the floor for sure you would not have to but I can almost guarantee you that is not the case. You need something to fill the voids so mortar does that just that. Hope that helps!

[@jayvanleeuwen7713]

Do you use the same method when installing an onyx style base? Or is there a difference in the mortar type? Great videos by the way!

[@anyiel69]

Silly question but I don't know if it's necessary. Do you have to seal the drain underneath for insects and other threats or just leave it unsealed?

[@pastrami00]

My pan sits against the back wall, but there's about a 1/4 inch gap on the left and right sides. Will that be alright considering my backer board is 1/2 inch?

[@GirlSweetGirly]

Can someone please send me a link for felt paper? All I can find is for roof underlayment. Is that the same thing. Someone help me 🇨🇦

[@vicdevries7623]

What happens when you have a slab foundation and can’t get underneath the The shower pan

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

If the plumbing was not placed before pouring the concrete slab, it’s very difficult to plumb it after the slab. From my experience we would have to cut out the concrete and connect the plumbing to the main drain that way. Sometimes it’s almost impossible without causing major work! Hope that helps!

[@vicdevries7623]

The reason I was asking is because I want to turn my tub into a walk in shower

[@asinger261]

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[@asinger261]

Your new shower pan drain location would need to be the same location

[@dreamsifallin]

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[@vsalukir7019]

That's nice. But have a finished basement and don't have access to the PVC from underneath. I can get at it, cut it, and put in new PVC from the top. But obviously gluing and pressing into place is not possible. I've seen a dozen videos that tell you how to place the drain into the shower pan. But none that tell you how to connect the drain to plumbing underneath that when you don't have access from below.

[@mrhway4570]

What shower base are you using?

[@sisleyvaldes6040]

I was told the shower pan I got , doesn’t need mortar under. I’ve looked on google and some say you don’t and some say you do need it.. help

[@jennifermartinez5684]

I am confused for this type or shower pan is a slope not needed to make sure any leaking water is directed to the drain

[@JenniLJones-qx8ys]

🤘🥰🤘

[@james6275]

Dry wall screws no good you should have used stainless screws just saying being its a wet area.

[@roberthusk3402]

Drywall screws in a shower? Lol

[@daleon96]

No disrespect but please don't use drywall screws in any wet environment they rot... Should really only use stainless steel or galvanized fasteners. I used to lay the mortar bed the same size as the shower pan underneath, but now I just put about 14 plops of mortar down about 8 in in diameter and set the pan on top of that and actually use the mortar itself to level the pan out, I don't bother using shims anymore since it's not really needed... And it's much faster to just use them water itself as the shim and just tap it into place...

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