Can a shower drain be placed in a wooden subfloor?

Yes, despite the fact that concrete is the most common subflooring material, many bathrooms are still being built on a wooden subfloor. In some countries, it is even more common to use wood as an underlay for wet rooms than concrete. Easy Drain shower drains can be installed in a wooden floor, but there are specific Easy Drain models that make installation easier:

• Shower drains with a 360-degree rotatable connection
• Shower drains with an M2 high volume vertical outlet (ordered separately) 
• Shower drains with a 2-inch vertical outlet (USA)

Take the following into consideration when installing a shower drain in a wooden subfloor:

• Flooring must be able to support the weight of the above layers
• Waterproofing the entire wet area is recommended
• Make sure that the drain has a watertight connection with the drainage pipe

Note: A subfloor is a thick and flat structural surface that is the foundation for all of the above layers of flooring. All houses have subfloors.