DIY bathroom renovation with shower enclosure

In detail: DIY bathroom renovation with a shower enclosure from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

From the author: hello dear readers! In recent years, we have begun to pay more and more attention to the comfort of our home. Modern manufacturers have also caught this wave, so the market has been flooded with various devices that are designed to make our life the most convenient and comfortable. Especially global changes have affected the bathrooms. Toilets with lights and radios, jacuzzis and the like - could we have thought of something like this fifteen years ago?

Of course, a jacuzzi can still not be found in every home. But shower cabins are becoming more and more popular. They are convenient and do not take up much space (although the latter factor depends on the specific model). In addition, closed models have many interesting features. In them you can take a rain shower or enjoy aromatherapy, get a hydromassage treatment and benefit the body in other ways.

However, just this type of booth is usually distinguished by its impressive dimensions. Therefore, in small bathrooms, open models are more relevant. They take up very little space, and installing a shower enclosure yourself is quite simple. In today's article, we will analyze just this procedure.

The modern market offers many types of shower stalls, which, in general, are divided into two types: open and closed. The last type is named so because such a model is closed on all sides: it has walls, a floor, a ceiling. In fact, this is a small separate room for taking water treatments.

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As mentioned above, such cabins can have a variety of interesting functions for massage, relaxation, and the like. In general, the equipment brings a considerable amount of comfort to the life of the owners, this is especially true for those who are very fond of water procedures.

Of course, there were some drawbacks. Closed cabins have the following disadvantages:

  • a complex installation procedure, especially in the case of the presence of those very additional functions. In principle, you can buy the equipment already assembled and not bother with connecting each element. But it often happens that such an assembled model simply does not pass through the bathroom door. As a rule, the case still ends with a call to the master, who assembles the stall directly in the bathroom;
  • price. Plumbing is generally distinguished by considerable prices, and when it comes not just about water supply, but also about comfort, it can turn out to be completely costly. Moreover, the more functions, the more expensive the model, which is natural. On the other hand, they usually serve for a long time, and they bring a lot of pleasure;
  • dimensions. The large dimensions mentioned in the first paragraph can be a critical factor when it comes to a typical bathroom in an ordinary apartment building. What can we say about the notorious combined bathrooms in Khrushchev, where it is generally difficult to turn around. Such a cabin simply will not fit there.

If all of the listed disadvantages - especially the last one - are of great importance to you, then the shower corner will come to the rescue. It is easy to install, inexpensive, and most importantly, takes up much less space than closed models.

In fact, the main set of such equipment consists of a pallet and doors. The side walls are the adjacent walls of the bathroom itself. Thus, you get a corner in which the shower equipment is located, a pallet is mounted, and the whole thing is closed with a door and, in part, with panels.

There is no ceiling in such a corner, so, of course, you cannot put various "bells and whistles" like a tropical shower here. But the production of work is greatly simplified. And such equipment will in any case bring convenience and comfort with it, no matter where it is located: even in a city apartment, even in a wooden house.

To make the installation procedure easy and hassle-free, we suggest reading the instructions below for installing a conventional shower enclosure with a pallet with your own hands. Also, a video is attached to the article, by watching which, you will additionally enrich your stock of knowledge. So let's get started.

The first thing to do is to prepare the premises.

The process of installing a shower enclosure always begins with the installation of a shower tray. To do this, you need a wrench and a silicone-based waterproof sealant. And also, of course, the structural elements themselves: a pallet, a siphon included in the package and a drain hose.

In some models, the siphon, as such, is absent. In such cases, the hose itself takes over its function. As a rule, the kit then includes special devices that, when installed on the hose, give it a curved shape. The siphon bend is necessary in order to prevent the penetration of unpleasant odors from the sewer pipe into the room. Therefore, do not ignore these adaptations.

After the sealant has dried, you can proceed with the installation of the door and side panels. Unpack all structural elements. Try to act carefully - we remind you that fiberglass can suddenly surprise you with its fragility.

Set the glass parts aside for now, let's start with the frame first. Assemble it from metal frames. After assembly, check that all ends are even and that the corresponding elements are vertical. Only then fix it with screws. Try not to tighten them too tightly, otherwise the frame may be skewed.

Now we place the assembled metal structure on the pallet and check how smoothly everything is installed and converged. It is better to do this together, since the frame must be held on both sides.

The side frames have special holes for fasteners. It is necessary to mark these places on the wall. Then remove the frame and set it aside for now.

Drill the wall at the marked locations. If it is covered with tiles, then do it very carefully to avoid cracking the tiles. You will need two diamond drills specifically designed for this finish.

First, make notches on the glaze of the tile, then drill the entire thickness of the tile with a very thin drill, and then take a nozzle of the required diameter (corresponding to the dowels) and bring the holes to the desired depth and width. Fasten the dowels in them.

Place the frame back on the pallet and fix it to the wall with screws. Before doing this, coat the side frames with a waterproof silicone sealant on the side that will be adjacent to the wall surface. After tightening the screws, remove excess sealant with a damp cloth, without waiting for it to dry.

Install the supplied gaskets and rollers onto the frame. Next, fit the side panels and then the door. Be sure to check the latter: open and close several times, while paying attention to the ease of sliding.

Finally, secure the door handle and seal all joints on the structure with sealant. Remember to remove any excess before drying. After it hardens, the shower enclosure will be completely ready for use.

That's all, dear friends. As you can see, the installation procedure does not cause any difficulties. In addition, some people prefer not to bother at all, but install only a pallet, around which they hang a regular shower curtain.

Of course, this option looks less modern and stylish, but it also has a right to life.But in this case, you will have to first take care of high-quality waterproofing of the floor, since the curtain protects it from water much worse than fiberglass construction. The choice is yours. Good luck!

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Unfortunately, not everyone can boast of a large, spacious bathroom, for some it is a problem, but for others, this option is preferred. In any case, a shower enclosure is the ideal bathroom furnishing option. Even if you have a large bathroom, the shower corner will not spoil the room in any way, but, on the contrary, will decorate it. However, here it is already a matter of tastes and principles, because it is more convenient for someone to take a bath, and someone more prefers to wash in the shower. Do not confuse a shower stall with a shower enclosure, because these are slightly different things. The shower stall differs from the corner by the absence of ceiling panels and rear walls. This article will focus on the shower enclosure.

If you are determined to install a shower enclosure in your bathroom, but do not know how to do this work correctly, then be attentive to the advice that will be in this article, and then you can easily complete the installation of a shower on your own. You will also learn how to choose a shower enclosure and what to look for when buying.

A device such as a shower enclosure has the following advantages:

  1. Compactness. Due to the vertical position of the shower enclosure, it does not take up much space. Thus, the bathroom can easily accommodate items such as a washing machine, sink, laundry basket, toilet bowl and other items without which you cannot imagine a bathroom.
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  2. Affordable price. The price depends on the manufacturer, dimensions, electronic functions that may be inherent in the shower enclosure, as well as the quality of the material.
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  3. Simple installation. The installation of a shower is carried out in just a few hours. It all depends on the skills of the master and the availability of the tool. Apartment owners who have decided to install a shower room, but have never done anything like this, need not worry, since almost anyone can cope with such a task.
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Shower enclosures differ in shape, size and material from which it is made. Also decide in which corner of the bathroom it will be installed. It is not necessary to buy a cabin and a pallet in a set, as a rule, in hardware stores there should be a large selection of both pallets and booths that can be easily combined. It is worth considering the fact that when buying two parts from different manufacturers, certain difficulties may arise due to the difference in size. Therefore, we choose only those parts that fit together perfectly.

Manufacturers produce pallets of the following types:

  • steel;
  • cast iron;
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  • ceramics;
  • marble;
  • acrylic.

The last variant of pallets is very popular, and all due to the fact that it has many advantages, such as: average weight, durability and relatively low price. This platform can be rectangular, round or square. Particular attention should be paid to the doors, because in the event that, when they are opened, they come into contact with the wall, they may be damaged or even broken. Therefore, make accurate measurements before purchasing. In appearance, glass doors also have slight differences, since they can be not only matte or transparent, but also with a rather different and at the same time attractive texture and color. Even the handles on shower enclosure doors can be very different from each other.

In order to install a corner with your own hands, you will need the following components:

  1. Pallet.
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  2. Shower enclosure complete set.
  3. Mixer.
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  4. Drill with a set of drill bits for drilling tiles.
  5. Plumb line.
  6. Trowel and sand-cement mortar.
  7. Roulette.
  8. Marker.
  9. Screwdrivers.
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  10. Hammer.
  11. Silicone sealant with gun.
  12. Self-tapping screws and dowels.

The first step is to install the pallet, however, since most pallets do not come with mounting hardware, you will have to make them yourself. For the assembly of such a frame, iron corners and a pipe with a diameter of 30–40 mm are most often used. You will have to cut and weld these parts together. There is another option for fixing the pallet - this is installation on bricks and cement-sand mortar. The pallet to be installed should not wobble on its base, it must fit snugly against the base.

We proceed with the installation of the drain system. The process of installing the siphon to the base occurs even before the control installation of the pallet to the frame. You should think in advance how the siphon will be repaired in the future, because sooner or later it can get clogged. Install a small ventilation window so you can carry out repairs later. After installing the siphon, check if it is leaking water. To do this, you need to collect several liters of water in the sump and inspect the drain system. Also, make sure that there is good contact between the tile and the pallet and that all gaps are sealed with sealant.

Now you can start assembling the panels. First of all, you need to assemble the iron frame of the cockpit. Next, you need to fix the lower guide, this can be done with a sealant. How do I install the uprights? To do this, you need to use a plumb line and a level, so you can make an exact angle of inclination. At the attachment points, draw with a marker the points at which you will drill the hole for the dowels. Using a drill and a tile drill, make holes in the wall.

Before you fix the uprights to the surface of the walls, grease the inside of them well with sealant, thanks to this you will achieve better adhesion. Next, using self-tapping screws, secure the vertical guide post. After all the above operations, you can safely proceed with the installation of glass. However, when doing this work, be extremely careful, as you can easily injure yourself or damage the glass. The glass must get into all the mechanisms made by the plant, only after that it can function normally. However, in order for the doors to close normally without touching other elements of the shower enclosure, they must be adjusted. This procedure is carried out according to the attached instructions for the corner.

The last stage in the assembly of the corner is the fastening of the door fittings and sealing. Care must be taken to ensure that both outside and inside all cracks are properly sealed. The sealant is applied only after the surface has been cleaned and degreased. Sealing is carried out both near the tile and on the pallet. We can say that sealing the gaps between the pallet and the tiles is one of the most important jobs in installing a shower enclosure.

In addition, you can find out how to install a shower enclosure by watching this video: