Installing A Shower Drain In A Concrete Basement Floor

Generally it s better to keep plumbing fixtures in close proximity.

Installing a shower drain in a concrete basement floor.

If the floor is not level the shower pan will not be able to drain properly. If you want to install a shower over a concrete floor a fiberglass shower stall will work just fine. It is easy to learn how to install a shower in the basement without breaking concrete. The concrete floor around the drain gently slopes towards.

Remember tile and mortar are not waterproof. Consider the location when installing a basement shower that will depend on an up flush system. Floor drains are most often installed during original construction often in the utility area to drain away excess water in the basement. Add a drain cover.

This is your shower. Install the cover and trap to finish off your new system. If the subfloor is wood waterproof it before using self leveler and before spreading mortar or adhesive. After the concrete has had time to set up remove the can from the new floor drain hole.

Ideally you ll already have a drain roughed in with the pipe sticking a few inches above the floor. Fix an uneven floor using a self leveler. The pipe should be sticking at least 2 inches above the floor at least an inch space between the pipe and the concrete for the accommodation of the drain assembly. Otherwise you have to break through the concrete to run a new line for a shower stall installation.

If you want to make everything a consistent color you can paint the floor or add interlocking flooring. Using concrete mix create a 1 4 per foot slope to the shower drain. The concrete will be much lighter than the surrounding concrete floor. A drain pipe is already in place.