How to make a shower tray - especially the installation work

08-02-2018

Sewage

If you do not want to overpay for the work done by hired specialists and want to save on the equipment of the shower compartment, you can get out of the situation as follows: purchase a pallet separately (or lay it out yourself) and additionally buy partitions and shower sets of the desired configuration.

All work can be done with your own hands, so we will consider how to organize the workflow as competently and efficiently as possible.

In the photo: it is important to follow the installation process.

Basic pallet options

Most often, developers choose one of the following solutions:

Cast iron and steel	The main advantage of such products is high enough strength and impact resistance, although the fall of heavy objects can cause the formation of chipped enamel. Cast iron versions have a large weight and thick walls, so that their service life is at least 20 years, steel systems are less durable.
Ceramics	Very attractive and beautiful pallets, but the design may break with a strong impact. In addition, the weight of such products is very large, which makes it difficult to install the shower tray on your own, it is better that you have an assistant. The price of such options is very high, so they are used less often than others.
Acrylic	The most common and popular form of construction today for a number of reasons: low weight of products, thanks to which you will be able to install a system with you, a fairly affordable cost and a long service life. In addition, with minor damages, it is possible to independently repair shower trays using special polymer compounds.
Built-in drain	A very interesting solution, suggesting the location of the drain node under the floor covering. Its main advantage is the absence of thresholds and the creation of lightweight structures that do not clutter up space. It is very important to carry out the work correctly in order for the structure to function with maximum efficiency.

Note! There are other options, but they are not widely distributed, so it makes no sense to consider them as part of this review. Therefore, if you have another system, then it is necessary to take into account the recommendations that will be set out in the installation manual.

Recommendations for the work

We will consider several options, you should choose the best solution in accordance with the characteristics of your room. It is important to decide in advance what project will be implemented in order to properly prepare for work.

Embedded Systems

You can do without a pallet even in conditions of limited space in the city bathroom

This type of drain communications is widely used abroad, but in our country its popularity is growing very fast due to the fact that you can implement very original projects.

Consider how to make the shower tray yourself, the work is not easy, but even those who have no experience in holding such events are quite capable:

The best option is if the floor level is 15 cm lower at the location of the shower compartment. But in most cases, the screed is already flooded or it is impossible to go deeper to such a distance, so we will consider the option of installing a small pedestal.
The first step is to pour a small layer of the screed, which will serve as the basis. Next put the drain node, called the ladder and is connected to the sewer (do not forget about the slope of the pipes - 2-3 cm per linear meter). The rest of the space is laid foam thickness of 5 cm for sound insulation and insulation.
Next, a 3-4 cm thick coupler is poured in. If its level is higher than the floor, you can install the formwork according to the form of the structure, or you can lay out a brick around the perimeter, which will later serve as a side, this photo is shown in the photo below.

After the concrete hardens, slats are cut on the surface, cut under a slope, or a special profile. The design is necessary to create the desired slope and the smooth flow of water during use. The solution is leveled exactly according to these elements.
The last stage is facing the surface with tiles, it is important that the drain is uniform, otherwise water will be on the surface.

Lay tile should be carefully, constantly checking the angle of inclination to the ladder

Installation of finished structures

Consider how to properly put a shower tray, work may vary depending on the type of structures, we consider two main options.

First of all, let's look at the features of mounting products made of acrylic:

First read the recommendations prescribed by the installation manual.
Installation of the shower tray begins with the assembly of the frame and the installation of the legs of the structure; it is very important to assemble the system as reliably as possible, since the strength of the entire system depends on this.

It is very important to properly assemble the frame, because it provides rigidity

After assembly, the construction is set at the level, and it is possible to connect the shower tray to the sewage system, everything is simple enough, as long as the siphon fits under the structure and does not overflow.
In order not to face the problem later, when the shower tray bends under the weight of a person, you should put a heater or brick under the bottom, and fill the rest of the space with foam.

Note! If you decide to strengthen the system with foam, choose the options with a small extension to eliminate the deformation of the pallet.

If you have a steel or cast iron pan, the work is carried out as follows:

The shape of the compartment is a niche in the floor or laid out a construction of brick, which is placed on the edge.
Next, you need to attach the siphon to the communications and attach it to the shower tray, because then you will not get to the system.
Fixing of elements is made with the use of cement mortar or tile glue. It is important to check that the product is level, as after it will not be possible to correct its position.

If you are interested in how to put a shower tray, if it is made of ceramics, then the above described option is quite suitable. If you want, if necessary, you can replace the siphon without disassembling the system, then you can leave a window in the pedestal, as shown in the photo below.

After lining the niche can be closed with a decorative hatch

The walls for the shower tray are placed after the solution has completely frozen, although this element is not always needed, some have enough curtains, and someone is limited to a side around the perimeter.

Conclusion

Putting a pallet without any help or making it yourself is not an easy job, but it is feasible for each developer, and the video in this article will tell you more about it.