How to Install Tiled Shower Drains

Installing a tiled drain yourself is an easy DIY project.

Tile shower drains are prevalent in tiled showers. Tile is especially popular due to the fact that it is water resistant and long lasting. A tiled shower drain has two holes that are made at two separate levels. The top hole is at the surface of the shower. The lower layer lies below the ground. Installing a tile shower drain yourself can save you quite a bit of money.

Things You'll Need

• Welding solvent
• Welder
• Pea gravel
• Mortar
• Liner membrane
• Silicone caulk
• Clamping ring
• Standard wrench

Instructions

1. Cover the hole of the drain pipe with a drain base by welding the base to the pipe using welding solvent and a welder.

2. Cover the opening of the drain base with pea gravel. This will prevent debris from entering the pipe.

3. Build a layer of mortar at an angle -- approximately ¼ inch per foot -- from the drain base. Build the mortar up until it reaches the walls of the shower.

4. Attach a liner membrane to the mortar at the drain base. Seal the membrane using silicone caulk to eliminate any space between the drain base and the liner membrane.

5. Install the clamping ring onto the liner membrane by hand. Tighten the bolts of the clamping ring in place with a standard wrench.

Tips & Warnings

• Match the welding material to the drain material to ensure a proper weld.

References

• Installing Ceramic Tile: Installing the Tile Shower Drain