How To Plumb A Shower Stall

Install the sides of the shower stall if applicable.

How to plumb a shower stall. Measure the width and depth of your alcove and make sure the dimensions are correct for the shower you re putting in. Shower kits with multiple pieces will require this step but it is one that really can be delayed until the project is nearly complete. The original shower valve may have been installed during the rough in phase of the wall construction when the studs were exposed.

Mark the outline of the shower pan on the subfloor using pencil or a chalk line. Pre drill holes through the shower pan rim at the marked locations. Your drain system may vary from ours.

If you don t want to work on plumbing inside of a tiny shower stall chose to leave this step for the end. You will later screw the shower pan into the. You need to start with a level surface or your shower will not drain properly.

The new shower stall base will have directions to guide you through the final drain hookup. How to install shower pipes. Rough in shower plumbing specs.

Walls should be square in both corners and plumb all the way around. Use a level to confirm this. How did this project turn out.

These are the plumbing. Mark the center of each wall stud on the shower pan rim. Now your only access to the valve may be through the small wall opening that is exposed when the valve s cover plate is removed.