I did something similar with the bathroom build in my basement renovation a while back. After laying the plumbing (and having it inspected), I too mixed and poured the concrete up so it was level again with the rest of the basement floor. Before I could add my flange, I too had to remove some concrete! I tackled it a little different that you. I drilled 8 separate 1/2" holes about 2-3 inches out around the pipe, and then used a few different sizes of chisels to break out the concrete around the pipe. I didn't remove near as much concrete as you did. I then cut the pipe off about even with the floor, and then used a Dremel disc to cut the pipe to the appropriate height and then sanded it all pretty smoothly. I have a tip to share with you when drilling into concrete: Keep a used water bottle or used food can (like corn, beans, etc.) full of water next to the holes. Only drill for about 4-5 seconds at a time and then put the drill bit into the water to cool it down. Also, use a hammer drill (not sure if you are or not). While drilling, pour a little 50/50 Windex (or cheaper glass cleaner)/water mixture into the hole each time you pull out the drill bit. This will make your drill bits last incredibly longer than without cooling the bits and you'll get more holes before the bit wears down. I worked in the mining industry for 25+ years and learned this from hard rock underground miners who drilled blast holes all day long. I also generally buy Bosch bits as they seem to last longer than some of the cheaper bits you can pick up from Home Deport or Lowes. The Bosch bits were double the price, but on average I guess I would get 5 times as many holes drilled. Thanks for your videos. I like watching them! Take care.
Just how construction goes. Previous videos: the shower drain is the most important thing ever to get right. We have to be absolutely sure. Rubber hits the road later: well, time for the ole mulligan. I guess we're taking the concrete saw and sledge to it and hopefully not breaking anything, and it turns out it's a bit crooked but whatever. This series has been informative for me. If I go through with my project, the takeaway is hire a plumber, hire a framer, and do the rest. Also my option to raise the floor will make plumbing way, way easier... I have a much deeper reinforced footing so going under isn't a good option.
It's funny, I just did another shower drain in concrete this week .... This time I was SOOOO careful (because of lessons learned from this video) and managed to get it right in one go.
I did something similar with the bathroom build in my basement renovation a while back. After laying the plumbing (and having it inspected), I too mixed and poured the concrete up so it was level again with the rest of the basement floor. Before I could add my flange, I too had to remove some concrete! I tackled it a little different that you. I drilled 8 separate 1/2" holes about 2-3 inches out around the pipe, and then used a few different sizes of chisels to break out the concrete around the pipe. I didn't remove near as much concrete as you did. I then cut the pipe off about even with the floor, and then used a Dremel disc to cut the pipe to the appropriate height and then sanded it all pretty smoothly.
I have a tip to share with you when drilling into concrete: Keep a used water bottle or used food can (like corn, beans, etc.) full of water next to the holes. Only drill for about 4-5 seconds at a time and then put the drill bit into the water to cool it down. Also, use a hammer drill (not sure if you are or not). While drilling, pour a little 50/50 Windex (or cheaper glass cleaner)/water mixture into the hole each time you pull out the drill bit. This will make your drill bits last incredibly longer than without cooling the bits and you'll get more holes before the bit wears down. I worked in the mining industry for 25+ years and learned this from hard rock underground miners who drilled blast holes all day long. I also generally buy Bosch bits as they seem to last longer than some of the cheaper bits you can pick up from Home Deport or Lowes. The Bosch bits were double the price, but on average I guess I would get 5 times as many holes drilled.
Thanks for your videos. I like watching them! Take care.
Thanks for all that, Kelsey. I sometimes think the wealth of info from viewers is more informative than the videos! Have a good one.
Use a wet rag to harden the pipe back up. Looking good Dave. I'll be putting a bathroom in my garage and have been checking out your build. Take care.
That's a great tip, Benjamin. Thanks for the comment :-)
Nice workflow. Impressive
DIY Dad to the rescue.😁
I felt like I was a little kid again :-)
Just how construction goes.
Previous videos: the shower drain is the most important thing ever to get right. We have to be absolutely sure.
Rubber hits the road later: well, time for the ole mulligan. I guess we're taking the concrete saw and sledge to it and hopefully not breaking anything, and it turns out it's a bit crooked but whatever.
This series has been informative for me. If I go through with my project, the takeaway is hire a plumber, hire a framer, and do the rest. Also my option to raise the floor will make plumbing way, way easier... I have a much deeper reinforced footing so going under isn't a good option.
It's funny, I just did another shower drain in concrete this week .... This time I was SOOOO careful (because of lessons learned from this video) and managed to get it right in one go.
yes definitely use a form next time so you don’t have to get concrete up twice😅