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  • Mar 17, 2008, 07:00 PM
    DIYRookie
    Will Molded Shower Floor Drain Leak?
    I am installing a Swanstone solid surface shower floor in a 2nd floor shower. The shower floor has a molded shower drain. The manufacturers instructions say that all I have to do is plumb the drain through the molded floor, slide on a caulk seaker gasket and snap in the strainer. It seams too simple and I am worried about it leaking. I would have thought that I would need to tighten or compress the washer somehow. Has anyone installed this type of shower floor? I am going to tile the shower and am worried about it leaking down the road. Also, it says that you don't need silicon sealer... is this correct?
  • Mar 18, 2008, 11:10 AM
    ballengerb1
    I love Swanstones and follow that installation all of the time, no problems. You do not need silicone sealer but I do grease that black rubber sleeve with plumbers grease, helps to slide in place and add a layer of sealing goop.
  • Mar 18, 2008, 11:17 AM
    speedball1
    Ask for Plumbers Heat Proof Grease. I agree wilh Bob. Swanstone put out a good product. Good luck, Tom

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