penobscotman
DIY Junior Member

Yes, I accept full responsibility for that blunder - not using tape. But I think the best remedy is to cut the mess out and start over. As I see...

(Talking to myself on this thread!): I think I've figured this out. The directions Moen supplies are for a replacement of an existing valve. I'm...

The shower is in with the framing as good as I could get it. I did have to shim here and there. Ideally I would have used perfectly straight 2X4's,...

I just did this with a Moen valve and, like you, was looking for flanges. However the directions show the valve supported by the supply lines,...

Thanks to all who responded. I did what you said - proper Fernco shielded fitting, gently tightened riser clamp and now everything seems nice and...

I know these are lame questions, but the problem is that I don't really understand how these enclosures for tubs and showers work to keep water in. ...

Sorry. It's a Kohler/Sterling "Advantage" shower enclusure. Vikrell. Three walls and a pan/receptor. 32X36. Everything snaps together and it...

Thanks, folks.

Thanks, that's very clear. But I still leave the shimming in place, right? And I'm assuming you mean regular mortar, as in a wall.

Yes, of course -- I should have said mortar, as recommended. Still, if you look elsewhere in the forum-sphere (not here, necessarily) you will find...

Did you need to shim, or does the mortar level the pan by itself? This is the part I can't visualize and it seems like an irreversible step.

Good question and I'm in the exact same quandary. There is lots of chatter on this subject on the various forums. The otherwise very clear Black...