Yes



I don't think so and yes every photo except the close up of the drain pipe you posted that displays on my computer are blurry. All other photos on this web site have sharp images.
How do they look on your computer?
Maybe one of the others could comment on how they appear.

Those are pictures of a shower?

Just kidding. They are a little fuzzy. Sometimes the wrong setting on a digital camera can make them that way.

Well technically its not a shower yet. But When it grows up thats
what it wants to be. This is my first house and my first DIY job
I'll be like you guys when I grow up I swear.

I'll keep you guys posted on the next phase of my shower "The Drain and the slopped floor." and post pictures as I go.
But for now, its hurry up and wait- to save some more cash so that I could finish.

Thank you guys for helping me out.
I'll chug a beer for ya guys tonight.

update on the progress. I'm going to be knocking out some concrete to install the kerdi drain. What tool can I rent to use to do this? (I do not have an air compressor)

what can I use to cut the iron pipe? do they make A drill
bit that cuts from the inside of the pipe?

Then I'm going to have to use the fernco fitting over the iron pipe then abs pipe on the other side of the fernco fitting then the drain Right?

One more question I'm going to build a bench in one of the corners of the shower. out of wood. and cover with cement board.
would I be safe building the bench before laying the sloped floor? This way the bench base would be secured down with the
sloped mortar bed
or should I build the bench out of 2x4s lay the mortar bed then
cement board?


Thanks again for all the help....

A demolition hammer (also sometimes called a chipping hammer) will work. The one I have just requires electricity, not air. This is the one I have.
http://www.hitachipowertools.com/store_item.php?iID=67&arrPath=1,68,16,p67,

As far as cutting the pipe, that's out of my league. I'd have to call a plumber. If you do, just make sure you're sure you know where you want it cut off. I'd rather have it cut too low and add more ABS or PVC, than to have it cut too high. Maybe one of the other guys will have better advice.

I always build the bench first and cover it, although if you're doing a full kerdi shower, you can use drywall as opposed to CBU if it's convenient for you. At the minimum you'll need the drywall/CBU on the front of the bench to create the mud bed. Doing the bench before the mud bed allows you to keep the perimeter of the floor at the same height all the way around.

I build the bench and attach the sides to the wall studs and glue the base to the floor. If needed, you can add blocking inside the bench attached to the wall framing to stiffen it up even more.

cool i'm sure I could rent one of those at Lowes.
Thanks. You answered all my questions regarding the bench.
I'm going to get stared on it tonight.


KMAN is the MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nah, I got everything from Harry and RC and the other guys here, Torrez. If it wasn't for them I'd still be installing tile face down!