Help with Shower Pan Drain

[Cai24]

I ordered a custom shower pan from Tile Redi, and I had selected the compression drain option. I felt like this would be easier for me, because I don't have access from below. The standard pans are solvent weld, and while it's doable, I would have to get the thinset down, place the pan at the correct spot, and make the drain connection properly within a short time window. I'm worried about messing up and not getting it right.

I went to dry fit the pan yesterday, and now I'm thinking that they used the wrong drain. I realized that there is a stop halfway through. I've seen YouTube videos where people have this drain (Tile Redi refers to it as the wonder drain option). Some installers had a high PVC riser, they set the pan over the pipe, and then cut it to height with an internal pipe cutter. From there, they install the gasket and locking nut. There is also no threading on the inside of mine, but the bottom (under the pan) has threading. Is this possibly a solvent weld version, am I missing a part, or is it a different drain type entirely?

I appreciate any help!

 

[GReynolds929]

Per their instructions both the redi drain and wonder drains are solvent weld.
Test fit, put down mortar/thin set, apply cement, set pan.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Jeff H Young]

I belive one of the three in photos might be a" caulk in " thats the style where you install a ruber gasket and force it down by driving it in you probebly got the solvent weld AKA "glue in "
But I belive Tile ready has what you say you ordered whats thye problem they sent the wrong one

 

[Cai24]

I belive one of the three in photos might be a" caulk in " thats the style where you install a ruber gasket and force it down by driving it in you probebly got the solvent weld AKA "glue in "
But I belive Tile ready has what you say you ordered whats thye problem they sent the wrong one

All three are pictures of my pan, just different angles. I think they may have sent a solvent weld, instead of the compression version that I ordered. I sent an email this morning, so we will see. I had ordered the wonder drain compression version, because it makes it easier when you don't have access from below. Since I don't see any threading in my drain, I think they may sent the wrong one.

 

[Jeff H Young]

whats the attractrion to ordering out and waiting so long for a pan ? quality ? zero step walkin shower ? just curious
yea looks like they screwed you i wonder if the drain can be changed in the field ? it looks not a good idea to try and switch drain

 

[Cai24]

whats the attractrion to ordering out and waiting so long for a pan ? quality ? zero step walkin shower ? just curious
yea looks like they screwed you i wonder if the drain can be changed in the field ? it looks not a good idea to try and switch drain

I did find out that it is in fact a solvent weld drain, so I'm stuck with it at this point. For me, the appeal is that it's pre-sloped, easy to install, and fully waterproof. I don't have to worry about one of the foam pans that need to be sealed on site, making a mistake with the waterproofing, etc.

 

[Reach4]

I think you are saying that you now believe you ordered the solvent weld version by mistake.

I see the instructions do call for piles of mortar below. At least that is how I would interpret this:

Install in as little as 20–30 minutes. Set tile directly using any Tile Redi–approved modified thin-set/mortar—no liner or additional waterproofing required.

 

[Cai24]

I think you are saying that you now believe you ordered the solvent weld version by mistake.

I see the instructions do call for piles of mortar below. At least that is how I would interpret this:

They sent me the solvent weld version in error. I had considered asking for a replacement, but it will set my timeline too far back. It gets adhered to the subfloor using a thin layer of thinset. You apply the thinset to the subfloor with a 1/2" trowel, and then the pan is placed on top. What is annoying is that I will have to also apply primer/cement to the drain and complete this connection from above at the same time as I install the pan. I've seen people do it on YouTube, so it's feasible, but it would be much easier to use a compression drain.

 

[Reach4]

I strongly recommend that you search this site for piles mortar (no quotes). You can add tub or shower to the search. Use the search box above.

I think you should ask about a swap to the right thing, and then when they offer a settlement amount instead, take it. Maybe even ask for a settlement plus you attempt to make this work, and then they will swap if you fail. If your wife is the better negotiator, ask her to make the call.

 

[Jeff H Young]

I did find out that it is in fact a solvent weld drain, so I'm stuck with it at this point. For me, the appeal is that it's pre-sloped, easy to install, and fully waterproof. I don't have to worry about one of the foam pans that need to be sealed on site, making a mistake with the waterproofing, etc.

Got it ! If you ever saw a guy called "Tile Coach on You Tube Im pretty Impressed with him he builds a lot of showers . he is a californian but just saw one of his videos from yesterday I belive Tile Coach ( Isaac )is a good craftsman and if this is a DIY build You may get something out of the video mentioned or others , they had to notch joists so it could be curbless.