Recent content by nikname

Thanks Sylvan!

I intend on using a decoupling membrane (eg Schluter or similar) for the tile floor in a small bathroom and thought about running under the bathtub. Although not conventional, is there any reason NOT to put the uncoupling membrane across the entire floor, specifically under the bath tub? To...

@wwhitney Thank you. Now I feel more comfortable removing it!

Based on my basic understanding, the vent in red (see diagram) is not needed...can I remove it? If not, can I re-configure like shown in blue in the second diagram?

@Tuttles Revenge I suspect you are correct. The "old" drain shoe assembly appears to be builder grade and very narrow. Like you, I suspect it could have been the culprit. The motivation for checking the drain/vent was because I have found other "short cuts" in our home, and assumed another...

Thank you for your replies, happy to hear the current set up should work fine. I am going to need to reconfigure the drain to accommodate the new tub...do you suggest I make any corrections at the same time? Any issues with moving the vent as indicated with the lime green line in the...

We had a fiberglass tub insert that drained painfully slow. We are now remodeling and replacing the tub, so I now have an opportunity to correct any venting issues. I confirmed all pipes are clean and free of nay blockages. Question, is there any obvious issue with the vent placement?? Any...