We want to remove our shower. How do we block off the waste?

Thanks

What type of material is the drain pipe (pvc, abs, copper, galvanized, cast iron)? Is this drain in concrete, or is it accessible from below the floor?

Hi guys...

It should be as easy as removing the shower unit/floor and then capping the waste and the water lines.

For the water lines you can shut the water supply off, cut the pipes to a spot that you want them to stop and then cap them off with SHARKBITE (or gatorbite) push-type caps (see image). Here, you install the caps by simply pushing them onto the pipes.. no soldering needed... :) They are sold at all home supply stores.

For the waste pipe you'll want to cut the pipe off so it is below the floor and then install a cap... if ABS or PVC plastic pipes/fittings you'll prime/cement a cap in place. If other than ABS or PVC let me know the piping material and I'll let you know how to cap it off.

Back to you...

Mark

HI MGD77...posting at same time as you!!

Thanks for your help!

Will this be permeate or temporary? Why are you removing it? Back to you, Tom

It is to be perminant. We have a tiny bathroom, so are removing the shower and spinning the bath around to go under the shower to creat more space.
Not a clue about the type of pipe but it was only put in 4 years ago in a new build and is upstairs so not set in concrete.

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Not a clue about the type of pipe

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Open up the vanity cabinet and look at the trap and the pipe coming out of the wall. ABS. PVC or copper? Back to you, Tom