Jan 17, 2011 · That looks like a 40-50 year old job where the copper drain pipe was sealed into the drain cup with oakum (heavy oily fiber-like strands of thick rope that were used to pack in …

Sep 23, 2017 · So I'm doing a whole bathroom remodel (house built in 1965). I removed the shower pan and am now trying to remove the existing old cast iron shower drain. A plumber …

Jun 22, 2009 · The old shower just had tile directly on the cement, 1959 brick ranch and 2" cast iron drain.. I assume it was owner done in the 70's or so. The cast iron drain is level with the …

Jul 9, 2008 · My house is approx. 50 years old. In the basement is a very small bathroom, with a very small shower, that I want to redo. I have the entire bathroom gutted. My question is about …

Jul 22, 2015 · This is the original metal drain set in the original small, blue tile. Removing the drain and replacing is out of the question, as it would most likely ruin the awesome old tile. I'm going …

Mar 2, 2011 · There was an old abs drain pipe that goes into my concrete slab. I've remodeled and that pipe us now unused. Before I got a chance to seal it off properly, the concrete guy …

Jun 17, 2013 · What is everyone's thoughts on a tub/shower combo? I am looking at the Kohler Sterling Accord 36" wide tub with an above floor drain. Reason is, I just wrecked out the old …

Jan 27, 2013 · Shower drain on 3rd floor is draining slow for the past 6 months. Bathroom sink and toilet flow normally. There is no easily accessible means for shower drain clean-out. The …

Sep 12, 2024 · An old drum trap. It needs to go, but the bigger problem I see is that it all looks to be 1 1/2" and you'll need 2" for a shower conversion. The good news is it's like like it will be …

Nov 5, 2012 · My old shower drainpipe is coming out of the slab crooked. In the old shower the drain assembly had been put on the pipe crooked and sealed with oakum to make it flush with …