View Full Version : Extending a drain pipe
 
 Elra45
Oct 3, 2010, 08:34 AM
We are laying tile down on cement board on subfloor.  The result is that our toilet drain pipe will need to be extended about 3/4".  Could someone please direct me to the tools I would need and also the process?  We will also have to extend the shower drain as we will be putting down cement board over subfloor.  Then we have a Tere-Stone shower pan that we will be installing on top of the cement board.  So again, another increase of about 3/4".  I understand there is a tool that plumbers use that will cut the drain pipe from the inside.  I don't know what it is called.  I also am not sure what kind of pipe we have... though I think it is PVC.  (I don't know how to upload pix to this message... I have pix... )
 ballengerb1
Oct 3, 2010, 09:15 AM
A cutoff wheel on a Dremel Will cut the shower drain  http://www.gyrostools.com/attachments_accessories.htm  and a closet extension kit will fix your toilet issue.   Closet Flange Spacer Kit - Toilet Repair made by Plastic Oddities (http://www.accentshopping.com/product.asp?P_ID=154623)
 Elra45
Oct 3, 2010, 09:22 AM
Thanks for the quick answer!  I have a Dremel tool... will get the part!  Also will see about the spacer kit.  Really appreciate this!
 speedball1
Oct 3, 2010, 11:38 AM
We are laying tile down on cement board on subfloor. The result is that our toilet drain pipe will need to be extended about 3/4". Could someone please direct me to the tools I would need and also the process? No problem here.  Go to your local hardware store and purchase a set of flange extenders, (see image) .  Cut the shower trap raiser back far enough to glue in a coupling.        Good luck,  Tom