What to Do When There's a Missing Pipe Under Your Floor Drain

Regardless of whether it's in the kitchen or the bathroom, the installation of the floor drain is very important. If installed improperly, it may lead to backflow and drainage issues. If, after installation, you find that there is a section of missing pipe under the floor drain, here's how to handle it.

Expert Tips for Addressing a Floor Drain Without an Underlying Pipe

1. Sometimes, during the inspection of a house, we may discover issues like the reserved position for the drainage pipe being too low or a section missing, which means the installation isn't complete and affects drainage function.

2. We can prepare some materials, such as a short pipe (commonly made of PVC with a diameter of 50mm), a pipe connector, a small container of PVC drainage glue, a small brush, and a small saw.

3. Next, use the brush to apply glue to the drainage pipe and the pipe connector. Then, attach the pipe connector to the drainage pipe and press down firmly. After that, apply glue to one end of the prepared PVC pipe and the other end of the pipe connector, and quickly insert it into the connector.

4. Once inserted tightly, the pipe can be connected properly. Before this, you may need to use a saw to cut the pipe to a length that matches the existing pipe connected to the floor drain.

How to Install the Floor Drain

1. First, when installing the floor drain, we need to clean up any surrounding debris to avoid blockage.

2. Next, determine the correct height for the floor drain. Mix the waterproof material evenly and apply it uniformly in the groove and around the floor drain. Then, place the floor drain into the groove, ensuring it is lower than the surrounding floor tiles by about one millimeter.

3. After waiting for a while, place the damp filter shaft into the base and rotate it so that the surrounding silicone and the base combine well.

4. Finally, place the filter screen on top and clean up around the floor drain to complete the installation successfully.

In summary：this article introduces how to handle the situation of a missing section of pipe under the floor drain by connecting it, requiring the use of various tools. Additionally, proper installation of the floor drain is essential for effective drainage.