How To Replace A Shower Tray

If your shower has a shower pan replacing just the pan is possible but not always advisable.

How to replace a shower tray. You don t have to call a plumber or handyman to get the job done. Manufacturers build shower pans with a 1 inch lip along all edges that abut a wall. Shower pans are made to work with fiberglass shower surrounds and tiled walls.

Abs or pvc drainpipe adapters are available for 1 1 2 in. We ll show you how to replace a leaky base aka shower tray or shower pan replace a tub with a shower only or install an additional shower to handle demand. If you ve never removed a shower drain before don t fret.

Preformed shower bases have vastly simplified the installation process. To remove the shower pan you absolutely must get inside the wall and remove these fasteners. The first step to repairing or replacing a shower drain is often removing it from the shower.

With the right tools and cleaners drain removal is simple enough for any. In this viva tv video we explain how to install replace service a viva shower trap including fitting to the tray and connection to pipework. If you have a leaky shower drain and don t want to cut open a finished ceiling to get at it from below consider using a special drain such as the wingtite drain which can be installed from above if the drain is in a plastic or fiberglass shower base this drain has an o ring that seals to a typical 2 in.

The point of having a shower pan is one part versatility and one part convenience.