Drywall replacement is a relatively simple home repair project, so cutting a hole in the ceiling shouldn’t be a major concern. “If a leak is present, you’ll probably have to replace the drywall on the ceiling below as well as the drain, and you should take care of it as soon as possible to minimize damage,” O’Brian says. In most cases, you won’t be able to avoid cutting through the ceiling below the shower to gain access. Assume you’ll have to cut through the ceiling. If your home has three-inch drainpipes, it pays to pick up a box of size-adaptable drains to have on hand. With a two-inch drainpipe, the body of the drain fits over the pipe with a three-inch pipe, it fits inside.
“The larger drain size minimizes the chance of a shower overflowing.” And if you keep a supply of size-adaptable shower drains on hand, such as the Oatey 2-Inch or 3-Inch PVC Shower Drain (available from SupplyHouse), the size discrepancy won’t slow you down at all. This weld-type drain fits either a two- or three-inch drainpipe. “Always check with local codes,” O’Brian suggests. The majority of shower drainpipes are two inches in diameter, but if you have two-inch drains and you run into a three-inch drainpipe, you’ll be making another trip to the plumbing supply store.
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