How to Install a DreamLine Shower Base With Oatey Drain

This is how to install a DreamLine shower base with an Oatey drain video and is exactly what the title says it is. I'll go step by step on how to install this shower pan and include some of my tips for a leak-proof system you probably haven't seen yet.

Additionally, I'll go through the Oatey 2" Shower Drain installation as well - I mean, it is part of the shower base install after all, but it's really hard to find information on this online so I thought I'd provide it for you.

This whole process is actually quite simple:
1) dry fit the pan and level it with some wooden shims
2) mark on the studs the height of the tub around all 3 sides
3) remove pan and lay down some mortar
4) add pan back on and level it with your stud markings on the wall
5) set something heavy on it and let it sit several hours
6) watch the video for the in between details!

Thank you so much for watching. If you have any cool tips, tricks, or concerns, place them in the comments below and let us know how you install a shower base.

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Tools Used:
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Mortar Mixer: Home Improvement Store. Just regular concrete mix.
Stainless Steel Screws: Home Improvement Store.

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[kevinbrislawn]

I'm 71 and intuitive, but I'm impressed with how you explained this floor shower pan install.
I'm in Arizona and my floor is actually slab cement.

[Growingwiser]

As a newb to plumbing and scanning youtube on how to install alcove shower pans i'm finding it interesting how no one actually shows how to connect the new drain to the existing plumbing. i would think this would be a pretty important instruction. everything else seems to be pretty common sense. not bashing the video just making an observation.

[taylorschulz]

Looks great! Not that my opinion matters but, I would suggest on your next project using the self tapping pan head screws to go at a 45° angle on the top lip of the pan, into the wood studs, and not through the fiberglass itself, which could cause the fiberglass to crack and water could leak into your walls.

[bumpkinfishman]

putty is oil based which is not recommended for polymer based surfaces. so in this case, silicone is a better choice.

[BrettGroneman]

Seriously ... I've been looking on the YouTubes for someone to show a demo of putting a mortar base under a shower for so long so I can see the consistency. This is actually my next step in my basement project -- hopefully this next week. I'm also using the Dreamline Slimline shower base and an Oatey drain. Thanks for the video. I bought 2 bags of the mortar, having no clue how much I actually need and not wanting to be too short and wishing I had more.

I'm having challenges getting my inside-the-drain rubber gasket to fit...

Also, the YouTube algorithms showing me this video a day after you published it are kind of crazy... But I guess useful.

Good video. Thanks for the walk-through.

[katewolff]

the plastic and window flashing is a great idea! I'm renovating a bathroom that looks like it went in in the 70s, and honestly, the entire bathroom to this day is still REALLY solid, EXCEPT for water damage to the drywall and subfloors around the acrylic shower, so I will definitely be using these tricks when I replace them (especially since MY work is not going to be anywhere near as solid as the original builders... need all the extra help I can get)

[minhtamducnguyen]

I just finished installation of my 36 x 60 in DreamLine shower base. Thank you so very much! Your video is really helpful!

[johnnyelectric]

Your great ! thank ! I have to tell you I am 60 and have squeezed out a heck of a lot of caulk like hundreds of hundreds of tubes .. Never have I realized or been shown the tip cutter on the caulk gun, I went right away to see if mine had that hole, , It does

[frankv.]

Good video. I'm going to Redguard the subflooring before laying the mortar & pan.

[charliedillon]

Hey brother Thanks i do this for a living and the plastic at the front was a good idea.
Tip for mixing put 1/2 of the water on the bottom before adding the mortar .. just helps with mixing all and all great job

[michaelgreenfest]

I can not find out at what height I should cut the drain pipe so the drain connection will work. from your or any other videos. about cutting drain height. Maybe you could include that information I find that to be an important point. If you can forward your method I would appreciate it. Good video

[ThePapijona]

Really surprised me on the plastic protecting the subflooring!!🙌🏽🙌🏽 awesome stuff brother!

[jdowdone]

The added poly across the front is a good idea. However, I recommend 6-mil. The 2-mil that you appeared can easily become damaged. Thank you for the video.

[cheribachman]

Thank you. I'm installing this pan this weekend for my new shower 🚿... This video you posted about this install was an awesome help ...

[cuarajhyrojayju]

Thank you for explaining with details, I ended up paying a plumber for this part he broke my shower pan with the screws and it was not leveled

[smokejumper]

Thanks for showing mortar base i ripped out an old tile shower and installing a shower unit like yours, the walls and floor of this old house are not square so i have alot of tweeking, i didnt want to use shims like the instructions say. And i didnt want to use the floor leveling water stuff and build a dam and all that. So this was a quick easy solution. One issue if you set base and push to far you have to pull back up and repile the mortar so be careful when leveling.

[deeznutzz]

I never knew what you cut the tip and ram the tube with the caulking gun. 😂😂

[MrBobbysmithinhouser]

Your fiber gasket goes over the rubber so it doesn't buckle the rubber gasket when tightening up

[tonynguyen]

Very good video. Help me get things done with my project.
Thank you again from retiree.

[ScottyLo]

Just purchased a Slimline and I’m hoping it goes as smooth as your install. Thanks for sharing