Hello, I've read some of the posts on the this and really love the feel and advice. So I thought I would join.
Although I've read as much as I could I haven't found something that directly described my situation but have definitely gained some insight.
I live in an apartment and own, we have an ensuite washroom and there used to be a tub there. We are in the process of changing it to a tile shower - hence title of post. Anyway I know about the whole underlay, PVC coating, concrete wall sheets, etc. But where I lack lots of DIY is plumbing knowledge.
I will not be installing a shower 'base' and will pour concrete at 1/4" for every 1' of length -- making my own base. The concrete slab is cut right through, and my P-Trap is in the neighbours apartment below me. I have also already bought the membrane for the floor, and will line the backeboard with lining as well.
My problem here is the overflow. How you you go about removing the overflow (cap overflow, pour into concrete, raise drain??) and whats the most efficient way of tie-ing into the existing plumbing.
Is removing the p-trap and bringing it all back up the only way? What drains do I have as options? Which one would be the best to use?
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks,
Mike Kay
Pictures attached.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hzp9pz6fr2hwre7/IMG_00002670.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6kph62m3plhpyp0/IMG_00002669.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jk7656qu0pmbb69/IMG_00002668.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kob4iop4l8yj9s3/IMG_00002662.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/alf5s8agbkmb7gh/IMG_00002661.jpg
Although I've read as much as I could I haven't found something that directly described my situation but have definitely gained some insight.
I live in an apartment and own, we have an ensuite washroom and there used to be a tub there. We are in the process of changing it to a tile shower - hence title of post. Anyway I know about the whole underlay, PVC coating, concrete wall sheets, etc. But where I lack lots of DIY is plumbing knowledge.
I will not be installing a shower 'base' and will pour concrete at 1/4" for every 1' of length -- making my own base. The concrete slab is cut right through, and my P-Trap is in the neighbours apartment below me. I have also already bought the membrane for the floor, and will line the backeboard with lining as well.
My problem here is the overflow. How you you go about removing the overflow (cap overflow, pour into concrete, raise drain??) and whats the most efficient way of tie-ing into the existing plumbing.
Is removing the p-trap and bringing it all back up the only way? What drains do I have as options? Which one would be the best to use?
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks,
Mike Kay
Pictures attached.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hzp9pz6fr2hwre7/IMG_00002670.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6kph62m3plhpyp0/IMG_00002669.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jk7656qu0pmbb69/IMG_00002668.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kob4iop4l8yj9s3/IMG_00002662.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/alf5s8agbkmb7gh/IMG_00002661.jpg
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