Installing A Tub Drain In Concrete Floor

Believe it or not it s not that hard to cut a trench in concrete slab if you have the right tools.

Installing a tub drain in concrete floor.

The position of the tub drain will vary depending on the size and design of the tub and you ll need to cut an access hole in the floor at the drain end of the tub to allow for positioning and. The second option is to buy a standard 60 wide shower pan with a center drain and cut a trench through the concrete slab from the tub drain to it. Then if necessary use a self leveling compound to get the floor perfectly level. Pipe is typically the shower or tub drain.

Ideally you ll already have a drain roughed in with the pipe sticking a few inches above the floor. Whether you re fixing a faulty drain or upgrading your hardware installing a new drain is a fairly straightforward job. If you have a pipe stubbed up call the plumber or contractor who did the work to confirm it. In this video house flipping brothers dave and rich show you how to install a bathtub drain.

After removing the old stopper take out the old drain flange or the housing that connects the tub and drain to the pipe below. Where the blueprints call for a tub or shower the contractor builds a small box around the stub. Some tubs are installed on concrete floors and they require a bit of special attention to make sure they are set correctly and will last for many years. Installing a new bathtub can bring a new dimension to your bathroom.

The box about 1 foot square contains soil or sand and prevents concrete from covering the drain stub. In a previous video they show you how to remove an old cast iro. Perhaps you want a larger tub or one that s a bit deeper to soak in. Installing a tub drain in a bathroom with an existing finished floor will require you to cut a hole in the floor to accommodate the drain and trap.