What could be a shower with a high tray and how it is

Immediately, we note that the size of shower cubicles with a high tray can be completely different, moreover, they are not always proportional, that is, they can be oval (proportional or with one extended side), square and rectangular - this greatly facilitates their selection for or other premises.

In fact, it is on the pallet that such a fence is selected, and then the panels are examined - from what material they are made and their transparency. We will talk about all this in more detail, and to help us there will be a demonstration of the video in this article.

Shower enclosures

Modifications, sizes and volume of production in the Russian Federation

• As you probably understand, the size and shape of the shower cabin primarily depends on the size and shape of the pan, and they are 110x80, 120x120, 150x70, 135x135, 170x90 and 140x80 cm, respectively, the same area will have the same fence. But, these dimensions can relate to both rectangular and square perimeters, and angular structures in the form of a semi-expanded fan - here two straight edges of the perimeter are taken as the base.
• The depth of the pallets are divided into three categories, although each of them has no clear parameters, however, it is shallow (up to 5 cm), medium (up to 10 cm) and deep, which are deeper than the designated parameters and they are of interest to us.

Note. The height and depth of the pallet can not affect the level of the location of the drain - it can be adjusted with the help of unscrewing legs, but this is within only 10-15 mm. If the height is not enough for the slope of the sewer pipe, then equip the pedestal, raising it to the desired distance.

• By and large, shower cabins with a high pan 110x110 cm or with a different perimeter are made only of acrylic (meaning the pan itself), although among the models of medium depth or shallow you can also find bed linen and ceramic, and sometimes even marble containers. But if the sides of the tank are from above 10 cm inside, then it is most convenient to use acrylic - firstly, it is much lighter, secondly, it is not cold and, thirdly, it is easier to install, due to its low mass.

• The higher fence may also differ in different models and, above all, in the degree of transparency - it can be transparent, tinted or matte. - in the latter case, the silhouette of a person is barely visible through the glass. This option is usually chosen, depending on your bathroom - if it is shared, then it is better, of course, a matte option, so that someone in case of emergency can immediately use the toilet.
• In addition, the panels can be made of tempered glass or plastic and in the first case, the price is higher, although not the fact that it is better. So, the glass has a dense structure, it is easy to wash it with any means for the care of windows and mirrors, using glass, the glass will never become cloudy. But, despite the heat, which gives the panel increased durability, the glass still remains glass and is afraid of blows, moreover, sometimes there is a defect - overflowing - and such sets often break during transport.
• Plastic panels have a more viscous structure., which allows them to withstand sharp points and impacts, but there is a high porosity, and this leads to pollution and turbidity of the surface. Cleaning the old plastic panel to the end is almost impossible, since the instruction categorically prohibits the use of detergents with abrasives and chemical solvents. Here, for the care, as a rule, they use an agent for acrylic baths, but this is even convenient - the panels and the pan can be washed with a single liquid.

Table of the list and volume of production of pallets in Russia

Assembly work

Recommendation. Before installing the corner shower, be sure to check the angle between the two walls - should it be equal to 90 ?. If there are deviations of more than 2 ?, then this is a critical value - it will be extremely difficult for you to close the gap that forms between the pallet and the wall. In such cases, resorted to trimming the tile on one or two sides to drown the edges of the pallet into the wall.

Some users are interested in how to disassemble the shower cabin with a high pan, so that it was clear, we will tell how to mount it, well, and dismantling is performed in a strictly reverse order.

Installation begins with fixing the cross and legs - the cross, depending on the size of the model, can be different, and the legs are always studs with locknuts and heel-nuts for support. All legs should be screwed on an upturned bottom pallet, which is on a flat plane and put them on a horizontal level.

After assembly, flip the pallet to its original position and insert it into the corner for fitting, once again putting a level on the sides - if there is a skew - adjust it by twisting-unscrewing the legs.

When everything is in order (there are few or no gaps near the wall, and the rims are on the same level), you can fasten a siphon to the drain, insert the hose into the drainage fitting on the sewer pipe, and glue the tray with silicone sealant to the tile the outer part of the sides).

Now, shower cabins with a high pallet 110x90 cm or with a different perimeter are fixed to the wall - this means that from the corners of the pallet strictly vertically, guide profiles are screwed to the wall, but before that they are abundantly smeared from below with silicone, which creates an airtightness for the booth.

When you drill ceramic tiles, then it’s better to use an electric drill, and not a perforator - if the masonry is fresh, the ceramics will crack.

Since large showers with a high tray - 150x80 or with other parameters have a frame and guides, the frame is assembled separately, and then inserted into profiles on the wall and fastened with special screws from the kit. Under the lower arc, you can also push the silicone to waterproof the shower.

Seals are put on the fixed panels along the vertical edges, and those that must be fitted with aprons on the side of the doors - this provides a seal between the moving and the fixed sheet. Then they are fastened with special brackets with rubber pads.

On the doors, only the upper pair of wheels is tightly fixed, then, when they are hung, the lower pair is exposed with the help of eccentrics and also twisted tightly. Magnetic stripes are put on the doors on the tailgate side - they stick perfectly, without leaving the slightest gap. Last of all, a layer of silicone is applied on the top edge between the tray and the wall so that water does not accumulate there.

Conclusion

If the walls and the floor are even, and the angle is 90 ?, then installing the shower cabin with your own hands is quite simple, the main thing is to follow the guidelines given in this article and the one attached by the manufacturer. If there are any force majeure circumstances during installation, then they are 99% dependent on these parameters.