Step 6 · Apply Plumber's Putty and Set the Drain Body

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

Take a generous amount of plumber's putty and roll it between your hands to form a rope about 1/2-inch thick. Apply this rope of putty to the underside of the new drain's top flange. Place the drain body into the opening in the shower base and press down firmly and evenly. This will cause excess putty to squeeze out around the edges, which is normal. Do not wipe away the excess putty yet.