Moving A Bathtub Drain

Measure the distance from the old tub drain to the new shower drain.

Moving a bathtub drain.

Mark a 12 inch access tunnel on the subfloor for the new feeder pipe. A standalone shower drain and a tub or bathtub and shower combination drain cannot be used interchangeably. Place a plunger head over the bathtub drain opening and plunge four to five times. This sewer pipe is connected at one end to the bathtub s p trap and the other end to the connecting coupling that is attached to the house s main sewer line.

If you are remodeling your bathroom and the project involves replacing your standalone shower with a tub consider hiring a plumber to install the tub. Attach a length of 1 5 inch feeder pipe from the old wall pipes to the new drain hole. Repeat the plunging two to three times as needed until. Step 4 cut the subfloor to install the feeder pipe.

I have 1 4 inches of plywood on the floor under the bathtub 5 8 subfloor additional 3 4 inch marine ply. A change in bathtub location requires new sewer pipe. Roll the putty between your hands until it is a long log that is about as thick as a pencil. How to move a bathtub drain steps mark the drain pipe coming down from the bathtub 1 2 inch above where it connects to the p trap.

If when renovating a house the bathtub is moved to another location the bathtub drain or sewer pipe will also have to be moved. I m looking for suggestions on the easiest fastest way to reposition the drain by 3 inches. Moving a bathtub drain from the center to the right side requires accessing the plumbing pipes under the sub floor. The new part of the drain is made of pvc and connects after the trap with a rubber clamp to the old abs drain.

Cut straight across the drain pipe with a hacksaw. He can ensure the plumbing outlets meet plumbing code. Wrap the putty around the lip of the replacement drain basket. Trim burrs off of plastic pipe with knife.

Replace the bathtub drain whether you are replacing the drain you just removed or installing a new drain use fresh plumber s putty.