How to Install a Shower Pan

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A dreamy walk-in shower can quickly turn into a nightmare if it doesn’t drain properly. Learn the steps involved with installing a shower pan in new and existing showers.

A shower pan is a key part of a shower system, protecting your subfloor from water damage by aiding drainage. This waterproof floor covering, which is often made of fiberglass, acrylic, or tile, slopes just enough to direct water toward the drain in the floor. When installed and maintained properly, it eliminates most problems caused by lingering water: from mold and mildew growth to structural issues like wood rot. 

While one-piece shower pans are an option that make the DIY installation process a little easier, custom shower pans are an opportunity to create a non-standard sized shower and add style and character to the bathroom and daily shower experience. 

Incidentally, “shower pan” and “shower base” are often used interchangeably, but they’re technically two different things. A shower pan is the part of the shower that the bather actually steps on, whereas the shower base is the structure beneath the shower pan. 

Whether the goal is to remodel a bathroom to add a shower where it didn’t exist before, replace a bathtub with a shower, or replace a shower pan that’s at the end of its service life, basic plumbing skills and a free weekend are all that experienced DIYers need when learning how to install a shower pan or how to replace a shower pan.