Installation of a steel shower tray on bricks. Installing the shower tray on the bricks: preparing the room, installing the base. Features of acrylic pallets

The purchase of commercially available monobloc shower enclosures is not always suitable: it is usually not suitable for its dimensions, specifications  or cost. It is easier to install the shower enclosure yourself. This will require a minimum set of tools, a little effort and imagination. The construction of walls or curtains does not cause questions, so we will consider in more detail how the shower tray is installed.

Option # 1 - installation of a tray of acrylic

The fact is that acrylic pallets for shower cabins are sold ready-made, so it is not difficult to install them.

The main attention should be paid to leveling the level of the structure and hermetic connection to the drain pipe.

The choice of the shape and dimensions of the acrylic shower tray depends on the size of the room

Important! For the pallet equipment, special tools are not required, only those that are in any house are useful: a hammer, a jig saw, a screwdriver, pliers, a wrench.

Stages of installation of acrylic construction:

Mounting the legs. They usually come bundled, but sometimes the pallet is sold already assembled, on legs.

In addition to adjusting the legs, at this stage of installation in the hole, fix the drain and attach the siphon to it - to protect it from sewage odors

Adjusting the legs. A wrench is used for this.

Ideally a flat floor is a rarity, that's why it is possible to adjust the length of the supports so that the bottom is horizontal and the water does not accumulate in any corner

• Connecting the siphon to the drain outlet pipe.

Installation decorative panels, covering the bottom of the structure along the perimeter. To create additional tightness, joints with panels and joints with walls and floor are smeared with a special sanitary sealant on a silicone base (with additives against mold).

The instruction and the scheme which go in the complete set with acrylic pallets, will help not to be mistaken in calculations

To verify the correct installation, simply stand on the structure from above. Deflections and sharp crackling are a sign of an incorrect installation. Many products, especially of Chinese production, do not withstand a lot of weight and bend, so often use shower cabins with a reinforced pallet. As an intensifying material used brickwork, mounting foam, plates of expanded polystyrene, even ordinary boards. But the easiest option is to fill the space under the product with concrete.

In the same way install shower cabins with a steel pallet, which is characterized by inexpensive cost, but it is considered quite "noisy".

Steel shower tray - a low-cost option, suitable for showering in the house, bath or on the cottage site

Important! To eliminate loud noise from the pouring water, traditionally use a mounting foam, which is flooded under the bottom of the pallet.

Option # 2- mounting of the ceramic variant

Sanfayans has an attractive appearance, besides ceramic pans for showers serve for a long time and do not cause problems with caring for them.

Pallets from sanitary ware and sanfarfor are resistant to dirt and scratches, but can split from impact by a heavy object

A rigid pallet of ceramics and synthetic resins differs from acrylic in that it does not have free space under the construction, that is, it is simply installed on the bathroom floor (or bath). This excludes work to strengthen it. But there is a slight difficulty with the device access to the drain pipe. This problem is solved as follows:

1. The pallet is positioned so that the drainage hole is as close as possible to the supplied drain pipe. The marker indicates the perimeter boundaries and the location of the discharge.
2. An electric jigsaw cut that part of the floor where the siphon will be.
3. Outside the structure, not far from the first cutout, the second section of the floor is cut out. This is necessary for laying the pipe and siphon under the floor and free access to communications. From the cut out piece of floor make an observation panel, equipping the edges of the cutout with racks.
4. On the place where the pallet will stand, apply the composition of PVA, slightly diluted with water. When it dries, a thin layer is added from above.
5. Mount the siphon to drain, then install the sump on the prepared mortar, trying to observe a strictly horizontal position.
6. After drying the solution (about a day) through the inspection panel, the siphon is connected to the pipe.

Places of connection of the pallet with walls and a floor cover an equal band of silicone sealant.

Ceramic pallets are varied in color and style of design

Important! Sanfayans, despite its apparent strength, is a fragile material, therefore it requires careful handling.

Option # 3 - independent production of a pallet

Inexpensive shower tray in your house or bath is suitable for those who want to save money, or people who prefer original projects. Self-installation shower tray allows you to choose any shape of the design, color and cladding material.

The base is prepared from a concrete screed (or plaster bricks) lined with ceramic tiles. As the walls of the shower cubicle, special semi-transparent panels are used, which can be bought ready-made, or ordinary curtains for the shower.

• You need to start with laying the drain pipe and installing the discharge neck. It is better to take plastic products: they are easy to assemble and serve for a long time.

Important! The water leaves naturally, therefore a slight inclination towards the sewer pipe is necessary.

• Initial concrete screed  sex. You can use two options: pour the whole area of ​​the shower room or just the area under the planned pallet.

Installation of enclosing rails. They are necessary so that water does not spread throughout the room.

As side walls can be either a concrete pouring with formwork, or brickwork, several times plastered. In any case, the resulting construction will have to be tiled with ceramic tiles

Concrete screed inside the pallet.

Were you planning to purchase an expensive shower cabin for your dacha? Take your time - there can always be a cheaper option! The low cost price of the product does not mean its poor quality, we can say more - almost always it's just a simplified and minimized design. In this article, together with the website of the site, we will study a steel shower tray, which will help to build a primitive, but pretty cute shower.

Rectangular shower tray

Steel shower tray: advantages and disadvantages

It is generally accepted that steel enamelled shower trays do not have any advantages and that the most attractive in them is the price. But this is not so, except for low cost, this type of plumbing fixtures have other positive qualities, which for some reason everyone tries to forget. Yes, they have less attractive appearance than similar products made of acrylic, the enamel on them from inaccurate treatment can be irradiated, they are slightly colder than all the other brethren, but, you see, it will not be very correct to focus on faults alone. Especially when you consider that they are fixable.

In addition to low cost, metal shower trays have the following positive aspects.

1. The strength with which no acrylic can compare. If you are a massive person, it is the steel pallet that can carry your weight without additional supports.
2. A very simple installation, which if desired, will master any man - there are no subtleties and nuances that are able to affect the life of this product.
3. Versatility. This pallet can be used as a separate plumbing fixture, or as a complete set. And what is most interesting, to choose a factory sliding for such a pallet will not be difficult.

And the shortcomings mentioned above, by and large, are not at all disadvantages - the appearance can not be corrected. But here, if you think carefully, you can think of something - products of this type, as a rule, are built in either the floor or the pedestal specially made for it. In general, the appearance of such a shower tray  fully depends on the quality of its surroundings.

Metal pallet: varieties and their differences

Another point that repels most people from the enameled shower tray is a small variety of shapes and design solutions. The product is simple, not superfluous and designed to fulfill the sole purpose - to collect water and drain it into the system. In general, talk about the types of metal pallets will be short - you can classify metal pallets by two signs.

A visual aid for installing a shower tray can be found in the next video.

Rectangular shower tray in steel: installation technology

As mentioned above, one of the advantages of steel shower trays is its simple installation, which will be discussed further. For simplicity of perception of the information we will outline it in details and on points.

In principle, that's all. After the mounting foam or sealant has solidified, it remains only to put the parapet itself in order (if, of course, it is available). Usually, the supporting brick is tiled with a tile, which is chosen to fit the walls or walls of the room. When the finish is finished, it remains only to take care of the curtain, and the simple will be ready.

As you can see, the steel shower tray is not difficult to install with the device - everything is simple and straightforward. And the lack of appearance, which is usually attributed to him, rather depends on the inept hands of the master, who paves the pedestal and tiles it with tiles.

There are several varieties of bottoms for shower cabins. However, the acrylic pallet prevails in use. This device is characterized by its positive properties, and also has strong qualities.

By equipping yourself with the conditions for bathing, it is worth paying attention to the design on which we will stand taking water procedures. This should be the most secure and comfortable surface. It is better to buy a unit with a pallet made of acrylic. However, one should not overlook other options. They are useful for comparison. On sale there are:

Note!   All work related to the installation of the acrylic pallet must be carried out in gloves, to avoid injury to the hands and itching after the installation of the structure.

Bottom choice according to the form

Basically, the consumer is trying to acquire practical in form the basis for the shower. For example, for small bathrooms, the choice of symmetrical, semi-circular corner products is rational. Such pallets for the bathroom fit well into the overall interior and are not difficult to install. Rectangular equilateral structures are installed directly on the surface of the floor, not requiring the imposition of a sealed adhesive, often in a set they come with rubber feet.

Semi-circular or hexagonal structures necessarily have one right angle, with which the installation is located strictly in the corner. This way you can save space in the bathroom.

How to choose a pallet according to the required parameter?

Here it is necessary to take into account some peculiarities of the room, where the cabin with the pallet will be installed. If you plan to arrange a box of milking in the middle of the room - it should be big, and the best option  Placement - in the corner, the size of which should be known.

Note!   Before you take measurements from the angle where you will mount the shower, all surfaces must be prepared and checked for level.

The most common are the dimensions of 80x80, 90x90, 100x100 mm. You can install bottoms not equal on the sides 100x80, 90x120, however they do not always look good against the background of the general design of the room. Take into account the height of the sides. The most popular are deep or medium-sized variants with altitude from 18 to 45 cm.

In order not to be mistaken with the choice of the acrylic pallet model, you must first make a drawing indicating all the dimensions.

Advantages and disadvantages of acrylic bottoms

The positive sides of acrylic bases for the shower are in the following qualities:

• light weight and elementary installation;
• practical and attractive appearance;
• high noise insulation and affordable cost.

Nevertheless, one should not forget about some disadvantages that lie in deformation, susceptibility to mechanical damage. It is noted that when the objects fall there are cracks and dents, sometimes they are difficult to eliminate even with a repair kit.

Equipment for acrylic bottoms

In addition to the base (in our case, a shower tray of acrylic), for successful installation of a bathing site some structural components, for example, a drain tube or a siphon, which also differ in appearance, will be required. You can purchase a knee-type type of water seal, corrugated tube or an option similar to a small bottle that is easy to open and clean. Using the ceramic bottom, pick up the details, it is individual.

The owner of the note!   If the shower enclosure is installed in a corner opposite to where the drainage system is located, then the pallet must be mounted on the frame or a special podium should be constructed.

Recommendations for installing an acrylic shower tray

It is clear that all elements of the hydraulic boxes are mounted separately. As for the pallet, it is better to start assembling it from the integrity check and the availability of all components. Then you need to review the instructions from the manufacturer, and start to act step by step:

1. We prepare the inventory: the components for the pallet (legs, guide beams, fixing bolts) and the bottom itself.
2. We turn the pallet, fix the beams in the marked places, fix the legs on the fencings. If you have chosen a semicircular installation, an additional leg must necessarily be mounted in the middle.
3. We connect the siphon or corrugated pipe to the drainage site, and lower it into the sewer pipe, without forgetting about the sealing of the joints. Then set the corner in the right place.
4. The screen is fixed last when the shower is assembled. We check its efficiency. Ideally, a properly designed bottom does not have a slope, and when it's visited there is no noise and crackling.

All work is done on a perfectly flat surface.

What are the criteria for the value of the pallet

The price of an acrylic shower tray reflects several factors.

1. Quality. The material must be without flaws, i.e., there should be no manufacturing defects, as well as mechanical damage due to its transportation. For example, the shower tray is cast iron, it remains durable, but it is heated for a very long time.
2. Manufacturer. As a rule, the more well-known the manufacturer's brand, the more expensive the device is.
3. Model. The cost of the bottom options for the cabin varies depending on the design, attractiveness of the device. Ceramic version will cost more than acrylic.
4. Material. During the manufacture of the bottoms, additional raw materials are used. This can include reinforcement, sealants, seals of various kinds. Not to mention that absolutely different materials are used to achieve the desired result. For example, ceramic shower trays will be heavier in weight, therefore, it will be difficult to cope with the installation yourself.

In this case, the consumer needs attention when buying. Only the right choice of the bottom will save from forgery.

Modern dwellings are fairly large bathrooms, but the bathroom for many occupies only a few squares. For this reason, people are trying to install a shower to release at least a little space for other things. We will help you to cope with this work, consider the options for shower trays and the main points of their installation.

Which material is better - metal, ceramics or acrylic?

The simplest thing for today is to buy a ready-made shower, the installation of which does not take much time. This design is equipped with a variety of functions, such as hydromassage, radio, telephone. However, such a functional is not always in demand, and the cost of the cabin can reach fabulous figures. In this regard, most people prefer not to be wasted, but to buy a shower tray that can be installed in their home with their own hands.

Before installing the shower tray, you need to determine the material of its manufacture, since this will determine some of the nuances of installation. And to choose, indeed, is from what:

• A natural stone. Expensive options, the installation of which should be done by professionals, because they are heavy, and with the slightest wrong movement it is possible to damage the pallet without the possibility of restoration.
• Metal. Such pallets are quite noisy and slippery, especially steel ones, although modern manufacturers are trying to produce more advanced models, struggling with these shortcomings. But such options are still very few. Therefore, you need to be prepared for independent soundproofing of the bowl.
• Ceramics. Heavy, but at the same time reliable construction. The disadvantage is the price and the possibility of damage by heavy objects.
• Acrylic (plastic). The most common option, due to its democratic price and light weight. Such designs are easily heated, they are non-slip and do not make noise, unlike steel counterparts.

Modern models can also be of different sizes and heights. Here, as they say, everyone chooses under their own parameters. If the house is inhabited by people of an age or with any physical limitations, then the options will be relevant with a slight increase in order to get into the pallet was not difficult . But if you have small children, and you plan to use the design as a miniature bathroom, we advise you to take pallets with high walls. After all, in some models they can reach 40 cm.

Preparatory stage - what should I take care of in advance?

The installation of the shower tray must begin with the preparation of the place where the installation is planned. To do this, you usually use any corner of the room or a specially equipped niche. Walls before installation should be leveled, waterproofed and finished with ceramic tiles. This material, judging by the reviews and practice, is best tolerated by direct contact with water. However, tile finishing is not mandatory, and everyone has the right to choose any other material at their discretion.

It should be noted that the installation can be made on the floor, on specially designed supports or a metal frame. First you need to level the floor, especially if you need to mount the pallet immediately on it. Pay special attention to the installation of plastic and acrylic models. They can sag under the weight of a person, so you need to provide additional reinforcement. For this purpose, they lay out a frame of brick or foam blocks with their own hands, on which the pallet will then rest.   Alternatively, you can pour a place with concrete - create a kind of screed directly in the area of ​​the structure.

Before installing the shower tray, all pipes must be checked for serviceability and brought directly to the location of the font. Pay special attention to the drainage system, because a faulty sewage system can cause big trouble for you and your neighbors from below. If you plan to install a shower tray, you also need to consider a system for supplying electricity to connect lighting and other functions inside the structure. To do this, a hidden laying of the wiring is used, and a separate automatic device with an RCD is installed in the shield.

Installing the shower tray - for each material, its own way

The easiest way to install acrylic pallets. For this, it is necessary to put the bowl on its back and screw in it the legs coming in the kit, the number of which varies depending on the model. It may be that the pallet will be equipped with a frame, then the legs will need to be screwed into it. At the next stage we install the drainage system. Most of its elements have carvings, so it's hard to collect it does not. We recommend using a special thread or flax to seal the joints. All joints should be applied with silicone sealant.

Since the acrylic bowl can bend under the weight of a person, it is better to make a supporting wall of bricks or blocks. Then place the pallet on the floor and adjust the height so that the siphon does not touch the surface. The installation of the shower tray must be strictly level, otherwise there is a high risk of leaks. The edges of the connection of the pan with the walls of the bathroom must be filled with glue or sealant. At the final stage, connect the sewerage pipe and install a protective shield, if such goes in the kit.

Cast iron, steel and other metal structures do not require additional support for the central part, so they are mounted either on the legs, or on a specially equipped frame. The installation procedure is similar to the only difference that noise insulation of steel structures uses a mounting foam that fills the cavities between the pallet and the base.

Its features are the installation of ceramic pallets and models of natural stone. Such structures have an impressive weight and are installed directly on the base, and not additional attachments. However, with its severity, the plumbing equipment is fragile enough, so when working with it, care must be taken not to damage it. When installing heavy pallets, pay special attention to the sewerage equipment and the installation of the siphon. Since the font is placed directly on the capital base, it is necessary to provide a small niche at the design and foundation stage, where the drainage and discharge system can easily fit.

In addition, you need to create a technological gap, through which it will be easy to service the siphon with your own hands in case of a malfunction. This place can later be decorated by installing a hatch or a removable trim. On the base, where the cup will be fixed, glue is applied, after which a pallet is placed on it, which is aligned strictly horizontally from all sides. After that, we wait for the adhesive to dry completely and connect the sewage pipes to the siphon. The place where the bowl touches the wall is treated with silicone sealant or tile adhesive to create a reliable hydro-barrier. If there is a desire, you can install on the joint a ceramic or plastic corner.

After the completion of all works, we proceed to installation protective screen, and if the pallet was attached directly to the frame of blocks or bricks, then the wall is plastered, primed and veneered with the material that is most suitable for the interior of the bathroom. To protect against splashing, install glass doors or hang a waterproof curtain. Each model can have its own peculiarities, so before you start working, you need to read the attached instructions.

• Materials and Tools
• Mounting procedure
• Helpful Tips

A modern shower enclosure is a wonderful addition to a familiar bath, making pleasant and useful water treatments as diverse as possible. Here you can place both a whirlpool system, and an exotic shower, connect light music and create light and sound effects.

However, without a quality pallet - the basis of any soul - all this is simply impossible. Therefore, you should know how to install a metal shower tray with your own hands.

Why is it better to choose, for example, not a ceramic shower tray, but a metal shower tray, and why is it better to install by oneself, and not with the help of qualified installers? A metal shower tray is an excellent choice, and its installation is not particularly difficult. In addition, so you can save.

Materials and Tools

In order to quickly and correctly install a metal pallet, you need to stock up the following materials, tools and devices:

• finished shower tray;
• drain pipe;
• mixer with siphon;
• cement;
• sand;
• a waterproofing mixture (silicone sealant);
• brick stock;
• sheet rubber;
• FSM tape;
• trowel for stone works;
• spatula for plastering;
• paint brush;
• a hammer;
• building level.

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Mounting procedure

There are many ways to quickly and efficiently install a metal tray in the shower room (chamber). Consider one of the simplest and most common options for installing a waste tray.

Before you start the process of installing this design with your own hands, you should definitely study the technical instruction, which is usually attached to it when selling. It is worth noting that experts recommend doing this in a similar manner, regardless of the material from which the shower tray is made.

First of all, the shower cubicle should have such dimensions, which generally correspond to the dimensions of the metal base. In this case, the dimensions and trim should be adjusted so that the facing ceramic tile, if it is not laid out the entire wall of the room, its lower edge descended somewhat below the level of the pallet attached to the wall. If there is a gap between the wall and the base of the car, it must be sealed with a waterproofing compound (sealant).

Starting to exhibit by all the rules a pallet, it is recommended to immediately monitor the construction level with a clear horizontality of its upper plane.

Such a situation should not prevent the effective removal of water in the future, since modern waste products are manufactured with ready-made cone-shaped funnels.

To fix the structure in a certain position and to ensure its horizontal, the legs attached to the pallet are used. Usually they are regulated, so that with their help you can easily and quickly install the base in the given position. At the end of the adjustment, the feet are rigidly fixed with locking bolts.

In some cases, instead of legs, special plastic supports are used, which are supplied with the pallet. However, very often builders mount these products, resting them not on legs, but on specially constructed stands made of bricks or assembly cinder blocks.

The said stand (or, as it is also called, a well) is built in accordance with such dimensions that the future bottom of the shower cabin can be laid on it freely, leaning against the edge of the brick (slag-block) brickwork. To fix the pallet, its sides are either glued to the cladding with a special glue mixture, or planted on cement mortar.

Installing the base of the shower chamber on a stone well, one can not ignore the fact that a siphon must be connected to the bottom of the drain pan from the bottom. The fact that the height of the well was sufficient for him (the outlet of the sewer should be above the floor level at a height of 12-15 cm), it is necessary to take care in advance, when designing a bathroom. By the time of the final fixation of the entire structure on the brick support, the mixer must be assembled and its component parts tightly fastened to each other according to the scheme.

For better stability of the pallet, the space between it and the floor can be filled with ordinary sand. So he will be created additional support. If there is no sand near the hand, the foam may partly replace it.

It should be borne in mind that the shower is a place where by definition there should be a lot of water. Therefore, all the smallest seams, slots and junctions - between the sides and the brick on which they rest, between the edges of the pallet and the tiles on the walls, between the tightly twisting elements of the mixer and the pan - should be carefully smeared with silicone sealant and paved with FUM tape.

Each time, after completing this or that stage of the installation procedure, it is recommended to immediately check the quality of the done. In particular, afterwards, it is suggested to make sure of its stability on the supporting well (but without its final fixation). To do this, it is enough to just stand on the pallet with the utmost care, and, most likely, the shortcomings of balancing will immediately manifest themselves.

It must also be ensured that the connection between the pipe and the neck of the pallet and the siphon sewage pipe. To this end, water is supplied to the pallet with a small head. If there is no leakage of liquid, the shower can be used for its intended purpose. If leakage of water is detected, it will be necessary to work on additional sealing of the connected components.