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Hi everyone, I recently used PEX to run my hot and cold supply to my basement bathroom. I'd love to get your advice and tips on where I did well and where I made some mistakes. :) Help, before I close this up with drywall and Kerdiboard! Just a few things to know: 1. For every connection I...

This week I installed a Oatey No-Caulk drain for my basement shower. This pan and PVC pipe is mortared in. Cutting the PVC drain pipe at the perfect height was difficult and I think I cut it about 1/16" too short. When I push the rubber gasket down, it stays just above the lip of the PVC drain...

Hi everyone, Yesterday I installed an acrylic shower base, Dreamline Slimline, on my concrete basement slab. My floor was not level, so this is what I did: 1. I hot glued composite shims to the cement floor where the shower bases circular support rings would contact the cement. Hot glue was...

Hi everyone, I'm adding a three piece bathroom to my basement and I'm planning how to branch off my existing copper supply to feed my new bathroom shower, toilet, and sink. Luckily, I have the hot and cold for my upstairs bathroom located right near where I am adding this bathroom in the...

Hi all, While grinding my floors I broke the 2" PVC pipe coming out of my concrete basement floor. This feeds my utility sink. What's the best way to fix this? I'm thinking I could cut and chip out the PVC pieces and clean out the 90 degree elbow. It looks like that is still in tact. This...

Hi everyone, I'm planning to build a bathroom in my basement and wanted feedback on my plan. Layout - I am adding a three piece bathroom to the corner of my basement. I went with this basic layout and this 30" x 60" shower pan. The shower fixtures will be accessible from a closet on the other...

Hi all, I am adding a 3/4 bathroom to my basement and I'm trying to understand what the plumbing would look like. I plan on hiring a licensed plumber to do the rough plumbing, but I want to be knowledgeable so I can talk and understand his work. The green line is where I think the main stack...

Hi all, I'm trying to plan out the plumbing I will put in for a new utility sink and washer. Here is the diagram, I have an existing 1 1/2" or 2" floor drain about 10 inches away from a concrete wall. I plan to line up the washer, dryer, and utility sink against this concrete wall. There is...