Can you use Oatey preformed shower base drains?
Can you use Oatey preformed shower base drains?
Curbside pickup available. Oatey preformed shower base drains come in a variety of materials to connect to the DWV system in a dwelling. Oatey tile shower drains are designed for use on tile shower bases where a liner with weep holes is used.
How do you install an Oatey shower liner?
Cut the liner to fit following the liner’s instructions; different pan liner manufacturers have different requirements. Remove the tape from over the drain base. Spread a bead of silicone caulk along the top of the drain base, 1 inch from the edge. Install the bolts so that two to three of the threads are hidden beneath the drain base.
What kind of putty to use for no caulk shower drain?
Oatey Plumber’s Putty is the most commonly used putty for No-Caulk Shower Drain installation – with exception of ABS which is explained in bullet 5 However, if the shower base is Granite, Marble, Quartz, Sandstone, Corian®, Plastic or any natural porous surface, it is necessary to use a Oatey Stain Free Plumber’s Putty
What are the different types of Oatey drain?
Oatey Drain Types include Preformed Base Drains, Solvent Weld Shower Drains, Caulking and Threading Shower Drains, Shower Drains for built-up showers, General Purpose Drains and more. We use cookies to collect information about how you use our site, monitor site performance, and improve your experience.
How do you install Oatey shower drain base?
Set the drain base in the hole you cut so that the wider top part sits on the subfloor and the bottom touches the drainpipe. Adhere the pipe to the base with solvent cement provided by Oatey with your installation kit. The solvent cement seals the base to the pipe to prevent leaking when the drain is in use.
Oatey Plumber’s Putty is the most commonly used putty for No-Caulk Shower Drain installation – with exception of ABS which is explained in bullet 5 However, if the shower base is Granite, Marble, Quartz, Sandstone, Corian®, Plastic or any natural porous surface, it is necessary to use a Oatey Stain Free Plumber’s Putty
What kind of drain do I need with Oatey?
Oatey® Drains come in the widest variety of sizes, materials and configurations. PVC, cast iron, ABS, no matter what your shower drain need, Oatey has the part you need to do the job right.
Can a PVC pipe be installed in a no caulk shower?
No, the shower base is considered to be the waterproof barrier. How high should the PVC pipe sit inside the drain body to ensure proper installation? The vertical DWV pipe should fully terminate 1” inside the no-caulk drain body before the gasket is installed to create the watertight seal.