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  • Oct 15, 2010, 07:19 PM
    maretta
    Does the drain need to be in the middle of the shower bed. If it does why?
  • Oct 15, 2010, 10:24 PM
    argaiu1017
    Hi,

    No, the drain does not have to be center of the shower bed, stall, or pan. You can offset with 1/16th, 1/8th, or 1/6th bend just to avoid something if depth allows it. THANKS
  • Oct 16, 2010, 05:30 AM
    speedball1
    Nope! The drain may be placed anyplace the shower floor slopes to it.
    Why do you ask? Regards, Tom
  • Oct 16, 2010, 06:53 AM
    maretta
    My old shower was a 42"x42" and we are expanding it 18" in one direction and 8" in the other. We are wondering if the drain needs to be moved more to the center of the mud bed that we will be creating?

    Thanks
  • Oct 16, 2010, 09:22 AM
    speedball1

    If it's a concern then center the drain but it's not necessary if the shower floor slopes to the drain. Good luck, Tom
  • Oct 16, 2010, 10:08 AM
    maretta
    I need to know because we are changing the size and shape of the shower. The drain will no longer be in the middle of the shower, but off set by several inches.
  • Oct 16, 2010, 10:11 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by maretta View Post
    I need to know because we are changing the size and shape of the shower. The drain will no longer be in the middle of the shower, but off set by several inches.

    Not to worry! You're going to be just fine. Good luck and happy showering. Tom
  • Oct 16, 2010, 01:01 PM
    Milo Dolezal

    The only problem with off-center drain location is that you will have more visible slope on the short side.
  • Oct 16, 2010, 01:31 PM
    speedball1

    I don't know! But I figure an little more slope on one side is worth is a small price to pay for not having to iopen up the floor and moving the drain. My shower has a end drain and it presents no problem for me. It's "dealers choice"
    Here. Let us know what you decide. Tom

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