Does a shower drain in a custom shower pan have to be installed right on top of the floor?

Question

I had to cut out original drain to replace it with a tile drain and now with the coupler in there, it would sit about a half inch high. Can I just shim it up so it doesn't move and then adjust the new tile drain as needed? Or do they make a shorter coupler?

Answer 1

if you have to  ask forget it . t is a knowledge thing  you have no understanding

Answer 2

If you are able to raise the pan just add a solid piece of plywood or hardy backer below it and continue with the drain.

Answer 3

Hi Dawnamo,

When you say tile drain, are you referring to an adjustable clamping style drain or one from Schluter?  Are you installing pre-slope to your pan?  The coupler, I am assuming, is also referred to as a riser, the straight piece above the p-trap.  You should be able to make it any size you'd like.

Answer 4

you can float the tile up to the drain