Installing a Shower Pan Base | Tub to Shower

Most request remodeling project these days 💥💥 Tub to walk-in shower 👊 In this video I share my tips and tricks on how to install a shower pan after removing that old tub. If I was a newer contractor wanting to start into this business, this is all I'd be concentrating on. High demand & value in this work. Easy work week 😊 Check out my course on this shower build, It will definitely save you time & 💰💰

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🎬Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:54 Shower Drain Installation
4:05 Patching subfloor under a shower
6:55 Mortar for shower pan base
8:05 plastic vapor barrier
10:27 Setting a shower pan
12:10 Final Drain connection
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[charcW]

I have watched 2 dozen videos all leaving me with more questions. You my friend have explained each step thoroughly and given such clarity I feel like I know what to do now, THANK YOU! Best video on youtube

[lindsey.buuuug]

I discovered this channel while broadening my understanding of construction and craftsmanship, determined not to accept my current situation blindly. I'm dedicated to expanding my knowledge of construction and proper installation techniques. Your channel allows me to confidently question whether these techniques were properly executed in a project. The default solution of filling gaps with sealant, up to a quarter inch, often prompts an eye roll from me. I even joked about whether sealant could save someone's life from a gaping wound in an emergency situation? Nonetheless, your videos are invaluable, and as a former educator, I deeply appreciate your dedication and expertise in educating your audience.

[RobHaren]

My only comment is that when Ido drains I always put a rag in the drain so that I don’t accidentally drop something down the drain. Great video! Rob

[Major_with_AbbyGail]

Good Job. Looks great! One suggestion, If you don't mind. I've run into, a few dozen times, a job where installing a safety hand bar was required. These are usually for handicap or elderly customers. In doing so, I have run into, several times, where there is not adequate blocking or stud spacing for optimal installation. I have opened walls (through Sheetrock) on opposite side of wall and added 2x4 blocking, then patched wall. So, when I do remodel and install new shower walls, with either fiberglass inserts or hardy-back for tile, i always add horizontal blocking in both walls (skipping, of course the shower plumbing wall), at the optimal height for bar installation. Hardy-back/Tile walls are probably strong enough to hold a bar on their own, but i feel better if there's some strength behind there, just in case a heavy person would try to arrest their fall and grab that handle. Safety first. I find that the cost and time to do this is very minimal and explaining to the customer that this was done for future reference, is always appreciated. Anyway, just a suggestion. Keep up the great work. Ty

[carloslarosa]

The guy remodeling my bathroom had the pan unleveled, I called him and no answer, I left him many voicemails but he won’t return my calls .
Thanks to this awesome video I did it myself and came out perfect!
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO 🏆

[MkmeOrg]

An absolute pleasure to watch a master of his craft. The clear explanations throughout are perfect. Learned more skills from 1 video than 50 others. Cheers

[jeffkezerian]

Sir, Your videos and teachings are always so so helpful, and hands down professional and thorough.

[jamespatterson]

Im in a pickel. In my walkin shower I put baby chicks in there just until I got their other place ready. The heat lamp fell in the night and landed face down and burned a hole through the shower floor. Im renting this home really sucks. If you dont think a Bath Fitter cover base then I'll be putting in a new floor I guess. Thank you I'll be watching all your videoes for sure.

[esjb]

Thanks! Exactly what I need ; I’m almost down demo’n and cleaning out all the debris- now I need to selecta base pan

[valvestroke]

Work horse...you break a sweat every day. Appericiate and learn from your content. Thank you again! I have been using expanding foam under my tub and shower pans, works great, is light, and provides sturdy support.

[MrRainbowrooster]

Best video on the subject I've seen and I've seen alot.

[jefffree]

Excellent! my acrylic fiberglass pan has those same rings on the bottom. But the instructions were completely vague and suggested that 1/4 bag would be enough mortar. That just seemed completely inadquate. Especially when there is so much space underneath. A whole bag makes a lot more sense

[eddiefromcali]

Amazing how much of a difference/improvement it makes when you sit a pan/tub on a mortar bed. Sounds solid and feels nice and sturdy.

[ryeisenman]

I like the Oatey 102 solvent weld style better than the version you show (which has a nut that you tighten from bottom and a rubber compression washer that you tighten from top ).

The solvent weld is probably a bit harder to dry fit. But if theres any future issues, theres nothing you would ever need to tighten from bottom; you do everything from the top. Especially if there is no easy maintenance access to bottom, I'd rather do solvent weld style.

(I had a lot of trouble with the style shown in video; seal between pan and drain failed in a number of fiberglass pans in a dormitory and ended up replacing with the solvent weld style...)

[leftcoast]

THANK YOU for the awesome video, , NOW I FEEL READY TO TACKLE THE TASK BECAUSE OF THIS VIDEO

[magncity]

Great video, thx! Is there a shower pan product that one can just insert without mortar underneath, and, can accept tile? Thanks in advance.

[noahpenjweny]

Thank you very much, very well explained, thorough and detailed very well done

[sethdublin]

Best videos ever. No joke, really grateful for the videos. Thank you!

[dubsdollars]

Awesome video Bro! I've been doing bathrooms for like 15yrs now and every shower drain I've seen like that has leaked for some reason or another, but you've restored my confidence and I look forward to my next one

[Macky]

I nice trick i picked up is to use expansion foam instead of doing a mortar bed. Only downside is you have to watch it and keep it level as it expands, i used two big buckets of water and worked perfectly, just checked it every 5 minutes or so checking the leveling. Bonus is that it won't creak causing the base to crack eventually like it would with mortar.