{"id":1929,"date":"2022-06-05T19:48:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-05T19:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/?p=1929"},"modified":"2023-04-14T13:34:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T13:34:37","slug":"convert-a-shower-drain-to-a-sink-heres-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/convert-a-shower-drain-to-a-sink-heres-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Convert A Shower Drain To A Sink: Here’s How"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Sometimes it is necessary to make substantial changes to an old house to make it liveable and more suited for today’s modern environment. There is no need to live with an old feature that you do not use and which, when removed, creates more useable and valuable space in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is possible to replace an old shower with a sink, and you will most likely be able to use the existing plumbing, including the shower drain, for the sink. The procedure will involve removing the shower fitting and exposing the existing plumbing, after which you can install the new sink.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before starting work on the bathroom, ensure that the water supply to the faucets and the toilet is switched off. Likewise, before installing the new sink, take the time to remove any tiles or other decorations on the wall and floor you intend to replace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try not to be too destructive when you remove the shower itself, particularly the drains and pressure pipes used in its installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will need to remove the shower frame and the pan at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For any grinding required, it is recommended that you use a small grinder with a diamond-tipped blade (Amazon<\/a> ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note the position of the shower head and the taps. Hopefully, these are in line and on the wall, you intend to install the basin.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Best Way To Convert A Shower Drain To A Sink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step One <\/strong>\u2013 Find <\/strong>The Inlet Pipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n