A shower flange funnels the water from your shower pan or shower floor down the drainpipe in the floor. Some shower flanges also serve as an attaching point for the shower pan strainer. The flange…
Some older showers use a spindle instead of cartridges or compression seals to adjust the rate of water flow. Usually, spindle shower faucets are two-handle faucets without a diverter. Over time…
"Rough in" is one of those construction industry terms that outsiders to the industry may be a little unfamiliar with. When roughing in a structure you are installing the connections and…
The Kohler KT10582-4P-AF shower combo is fairly easy to repair, even if you do not know anything about plumbing. This unit has an internal shower faucet cartridge that changes the water temperature…
A shower arm that moves more than 1/4-inch in and out of the shower wall usually indicates the shower riser needs securing. The shower riser is the pipe behind the wall that runs from the top of the…
Once you have your shower walls up on the studs, it is necessary to mud. Showers use either green board or cement board for the walls and ceiling instead of drywall. These boards are resistant to…
It is possible to make concrete bath sinks using any type of container as the model for the bath sink mold. Bowls make especially good forms for a concrete vessel sink. If you don’t have a…
Concrete showers generally consist of a shower pan, or floor, and walls crafted out of solid concrete. Though the concrete surfaces are not naturally waterproof, you can prevent water from passing…
Many people use shoe polish to write messages on their cars to let others know they have recently married, had a baby, what sports team they support and various other messages. The problems start when…
Building a shower stall in a basement can help you turn unused space into a functional area. This strategy might particularly useful if you need an extra shower, but do not have the extra space in…
A concrete shower takes some masonry skill to build. It all starts with a mortar bed and then a shower liner, which is covered by another bed of mortar. This project will take several days to…
Showers often lose their finish over time from a combination of age and wear. This results in a finish that is faded, often peeling and not very attractive. While replacing a shower outright is an…
Many materials used for floors of showers and bathtubs can become slippery when wet, posing a significant risk for the elderly and for people with balance issues. A shower pad can provide better…
The shower switch inside your bathtub faucet is also called a diverter valve. It allows you to switch the water between the bathtub’s faucet and the shower head with the flip of a switch. If the…