Step 6 use sandpaper.
Repair shower floor drain.
Detach the screws holding the metal grate to the shower drain strainer with a screwdriver.
Also apply primer to the outside of the shower drain that is attached to the new flange.
Once the fiberglass filler is completely dry use fine grit sandpaper to smooth the surface.
Use a putty knife to fill the damaged area of your fiberglass floor with the filler.
Try using a pipe wrench with a steel pipe slipped over the handle to increase leverage.
Remove shower drain cover the toughest part is removing the old drain flange.
Apply primer to the inside of the pipe stack coming up through the concrete slab.
L shower floor repair inlay kit will work on any shower pan including fiberglass acrylic porcelain cast iron pressed steel enamel and plastic.
Clean the pipe stack with an old rag.
Place a drop cloth or metal pan on the floor in order to catch any water that may leak when you cut an access to the drain.
Depending on the shower s design the grate may have two or four screws.
The inlay s built in anti slip texture also helps prevent serious falls in the shower which according to the cdc is the biggest cause of accidental injuries in the home.
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Use caution during removal.
Removing a plug from corroded steel or cast iron fitting is a real chore.
Allow the fiberglass filler to dry overnight.
3 clean the top and bottom surfaces of the.
They should be under the flooring or above the ceiling in the floor below the drain.
Leave the existing drainpipe intact.
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Ensure that the fiberglass filler is level with the floor surface of your shower.
If this doesn t work you ll have to resort to chiseling.
You ll probably have to cut it with a hacksaw blade and pry it loose in sections from the shower pan.
Go to where your shower is located and find where the pipes are that lead to the shower.
Loosen the drain body locking wring from the underside of the shower pan.