[curyman11]

I'm replacing my shower pan with tile. I've got all the old tile removed and the pan is fully exposed. I've removed the screws that were holding it to the studs. What do I do next? Thanks

Curyman

[rsimplicio]

I think that depends on what the pan is made of, what's around it, and if it's filled with mortar, etc. from the old tile or if it is just a plain pan (e.g. the tile you removed mentioning above was on the wall, not the floor). Pictures would also help tremendously in this situation.

[curyman11]

Sorry about that, didn't realize there were so many alternatives. It's made of plastic and there is nothing around it or under it. It just seems to be sitting on the wood. This is on the 2nd floor so no easy way to get under it.

I'm just wondering do I need to cut inside the pipe or can this be pryed off? Thanks.

[speedball1]

The shower pan's secured to the drain with a flange type shower drain,(see image) You will see bolts around the top edge. Remove the bolts, pull the top flange off and the shower pan will pull free. Good luck, Tom

[curyman11]

Thanks for the response. Unfortunately, my drain doesn't look anything like that and there are no visible fasteners. My drain is white and only about 3 inches across. There is a removeable cover. Under that is white pvc pipe inside a black ring. I can't find a connector. If this description doesn't work I'll have to dig out the camera. Thanks

Bill

[speedball1]

Don't dig out the camera. Does your drain look like this? (see image). This is a Wedge-Loc drain.
If so the only thing holding the pan down is friction from the rubber gasket.
Remove the gasket and the pan will pull right up. Good luck. Tom