How To Install A Shower Pipe

Pre drill holes through the shower pan rim at the marked locations.

How to install a shower pipe. Mark the outline of the shower pan on the subfloor using pencil or a chalk line. You will later screw the shower pan into the wall studs. Is your shower arm worn out or broken the finish doesn t match your other fixtures or you just want a new style.

To connect the cutoff shower riser use a special compression coupler designed for galvanized steel pipe called a dresser coupling. Watch as our go to guy mike shows you ho. Assemble the pipes and fittings necessary to bring the water to the wall behind the.

We cover the installation of the pipes in the wall for hot and cold water we show you how to fit the new showe. Anchor the faucet according to manufacturer s directions. Turn off the water cut into the pipes with a pipe cutter and solder a 3 4 by 1 2 inch tee into each one.

Are you looking to upgrade your old worn out shower arm and flange. Connect the new faucet as shown in photo 3. Keep the type of shower door in mind when deciding on the right shower pan size.

Sometimes when you install a new shower head you also have to remove th. Mark the center of each wall stud on the shower pan rim. Assemble all the pipes in a dry run.

How to install a shower from start to finish. Run the shower and check the coupler for leaks. For a better seal and easier installation apply teflon pipe sealant to the coupler s threads and rubber seals.