Shower Floor Drain Removal

If the cover does not come up as.

Shower floor drain removal.

Grab the plier. Once the screws are set aside you can now pry the cover open by inserting the tip of the screwdriver through an. Hold a pair of nose pliers in each hand you will need two separate sets. Drain cover with screws 1.

The easiest way to replace a drain is while the shower base is removed from the shower stall and the bottom side of the shower base can be accessed. You ll probably have to cut it with a hacksaw blade and pry it loose in sections from the shower pan. A stainless cover fits over the top although decorator finishes are also available. For the shower drain covers that are attached by screws they will most likely be no.

Apply 100 percent silicone sealant to underside of the drain flange to seal to the shower base. Unscrewing and loosening the drain 1. These parts can be replaced at any time during the life of the drain. To remove a shower drain the drain assembly can be accessed through the shower floor and pulled out by individual pieces through the exposed drainage hole.

Check the shower drain for screws. Some shower drains are attached with screws while others are tightened in without. The toughest part is removing the old drain flange. Leave the existing drainpipe intact.

The drain itself is comprised of several different interlocking parts which constitute the entire assembly.