basement shower question

12-03-2012, 12:18 PM	#1
newfieblue Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	basement shower question Basement is roughed in for shower. Hole is approx 2 feet by 2 feet. Pipe is ready for shower drain. My question is do I have to concrete over the hole and leave the pipe standing(like the concrete is poured around the toiler drain) or can I just fill the hole with stone, and frame the subfloor panels over it?

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12-03-2012, 09:05 PM	#2
TheCamper Member   Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 178	basement shower question I suggest that you repair the concrete slab (put plastic down before you pour the concrete. It will assist in keeping down dampness (if that is a problem) and support the shower base or subfloor and shower base. Test the waste line first.

12-03-2012, 10:32 PM	#3
Wildie Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada (s/w ON.) Posts: 2,294	basement shower question Its possible that the ground water level could rise and water to flow up through the stone and leading to flooding of the basement. The opening should be sealed, as is the toilet!

12-04-2012, 12:38 AM	#4
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,245	basement shower question What kind of pan are you installing? Is the drain pipe 2"----A large opening is often left for a tub---but seldom for a shower--- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

12-04-2012, 06:05 AM	#5
newfieblue Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	basement shower question Quote: Originally Posted by oh'mike What kind of pan are you installing? Is the drain pipe 2"----A large opening is often left for a tub---but seldom for a shower--- I will be installing a maax shower kit. There drain is a 2" as required for this shower kit.

12-04-2012, 06:23 AM	#6
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,245	basement shower question Fill with gravel----then,as you are installing, top the hole with some masons mortar---- You will want to put some mortar under the pan to properly support it---there is an advantage to having a bit of wiggle to the pipe===it's much easier to set the drain if the pipe can be moved a bit. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--