Shower tray: deep, low. How to make and install with your own hands

The high pace of modern life and the desire to save time and money makes us take a fresh look at the issue of equipping the bathroomsanitary equipment. And if, for a small bathroom room, replacing a bath with a shower cabin is an opportunity to significantly expand the useful area, in large bathrooms the installation of a shower cubicle is conditioned by the desire to save time on water procedures and reduce the cost of water.

In this article we will tell you what parameters should be taken into account when choosing a shower tray, because it is the basis of the entire design and carries the maximum load in the process of operation.

If you start to make repairs from scratch, even before the stage of piping water and sewage pipes, you can place a shower tray anywhere in the bathroom. In this case, it will be necessary to carry out the piping of the sewerage and water supply systems taking into account the location of the sanitary ware.

If the pipes have already been installed, the choice of the location for the shower enclosure is limited, as it should be located as close to the sewerage and water pipes. However, the latter represent a much smaller problem, because it is quite possible to stretch the water supply to the right place independently. With a sewer pipe, such experiments are not always possible, so you need to focus on it, including, it is necessary to take into account its slope when installing the shower tray. When choosing the location of the shower tray, its size plays an important role.

Determining the dimensions of the shower tray, you must consider two important factors: the area of ​​the bathroom and the size of the people who will use the shower.

The standard dimensions of square shower trays are as follows:

• 0,8x0,8 meters;
• 0,9x0,9 meters;
• 1x1 meter;
• 1.2x1.2 meters.

The smallest tray perfectly fits even in a tiny bathroom in the "Khrushchev".

The choice of the shape of the pallet also depends largely on the size of the room. For owners of small bathrooms, square and rectangular pallets are the perfect solution, and the best option is a corner shower tray, it is also called radial, so in shape it is a quarter of a circle.

If you have a little more square meters at your disposal, then you can choose not only from the right geometric shapes. In the shops you will find a huge selection of pallets of various shapes - round, semicircular, pentagonal, spiral and in the form of more complex, irregular shapes."Curvilinear" shower trays look, of course, very unusual, but the partitions for such pallets have to be made to order, or to buy immediately in the kit.

In the production of shower trays, the same materials are used as for the manufacture of bathtubs. Consider the most popular of them:

• Acrylic products buyers love for a radiant eye shining whiteness, by the way, white is far from the only possible color of acrylic sanitary ware, light weight, excellent thermal conductivity and easy care. The downside of the acrylic pallet is that it is quite impervious and often requires additional reinforcement.
• Cast-iron plumbing pleases us already for many decades, but recently its popularity is falling. This is due to the fact that products made of cast iron are very heavy and the installation process does not do without outside help.
• The steel pallet is the most inexpensive. Steel plumbing is famous for its strength and reliability, but it is not without flaws either. Enamel coating is prone to damage and therefore quickly loses its appearance. In addition, the level of noise insulation in cast iron products is extremely low.
• Today the faience plumber can be found in almost every bathroom. From faience, they produce not only toilet bowls and sinks, but shower trays. They have excellent characteristics: very aesthetic appearance, stability and durability. The disadvantage of faience is the same as that of acrylic, namely, fragility.
• Pallets made of artificial or natural stone will give you pleasant tactile sensations, besides, you can choose from a variety of variations of shapes and colors. In addition, such pallets perfectly absorb the sound of running water.
• Kvaril is the newest of the presented materials. It is an alloy of quartz and acrylic. A quarry shower tray has all the advantages of an acrylic product, but is free from its drawbacks. The only disadvantage of this pallet is its high cost.

In addition to the described materials for the production of pallets for shower cabins, the sanitary ware market can be found products made of tempered glass, wood, as well as combined models.

The height or depth of the shower tray is an important characteristic that should not be ignored.

Allocate:

• deep,
• low pallets for shower enclosure.

The height of pallets is usually from 4 to 25 cm. It does not depend on the available space in the bathroom, but depends on many other nuances:

• Ceiling height and height of shower partitions. It's all very simple: the main thing is that the design that you got in the end, freely fit between the floor and the ceiling of the bathroom.
• Design of a drain siphon. When choosing the depth of the sub, it must be remembered that a siphon will be located below it. It is important to mount the pallet in such a way that at any time you can get close to the siphon for its repair or replacement.
• Physical health of all family members. If the family has old people or people with disabilities, it is better to purchase the smallest pallet, so that the entrance and exit from the shower are not difficult for them.
• Presence of small children or animals. Children love to splash in the bathroom, which can be successfully replaced with a deep pallet. In such a pallet it is also convenient, for example, to wash the dog after a walk.
• The presence or absence of a bath in the house. If there is no bath, it is better to choose a deeper pallet, as it can perform some of its functions. For example, if a washing machine has broken down, it is quite possible to wash laundry in a deep pan.

If you have already had experience in handling sanitary equipment, then installation of the shower is not difficult for you. Beginning builders will come to the rescue of our recommendations.

• Shower trays are available with or without feet. If you are not sure that the floor in your bathroom is absolutely flat, get a model on the legs. Adjustable legs help to give the pallet a precisely horizontal position.
• Pay special attention to the piping of water and sewage pipes. Check the quality of the connections, if necessary, compact. In the future, this may save you and your neighbors from the unpleasant consequences of pipe breakthrough.
• If the pan is mounted near a wall, be sure to treat the gap with a special sealant for the bathroom.
• After installing the pallet and connecting it to the sewer and water pipes, start the water and check the integrity of the entire system. Repair any leaks found.
• If the design provides partition walls, you can proceed with their installation. First, using the building level, apply markings to the wall. Then, in the appropriate places, secure the metal profiles.
• Insert the partitions into the profiles, they are usually made of tempered glass or fiberglass, and secure them.

The shower is ready for use!

See the next video on installing a shower tray.

The bathroom is one of the most injurious premises in the house. Who among us did not slip on the wet tile floor or hit the side of the tub? In the shower there is also a danger of getting a bruise or a more serious injury. In order to avoid this, stop your choice on a pallet with a relief pattern. If you still bought a pallet with a smooth surface, you can protect yourself with special anti-slip stickers or a rubber mat placed on the bottom.

If there are elderly people in the house, do not forget to equip the shower with a handrail, which will help to stay on your feet and avoid falling. Grandmothers and grandfathers, as well as young children will definitely love the seat installed in the shower. Even a small bench makes the washing process much easier and more convenient for them.

If you still can not find a shower tray in the shops that meets all your requirements, or the presented models seemed too expensive for you, , we recommend you to make a shower tray yourself.

• On a concrete screed, previously laid on the bathroom floor, put wooden bricks on which to install a drainage device and a branch pipe. Such stands will provide the water pipe with the necessary bias.
• Lay the walls of the future pallet with bricks or cement blocks.
• Put another layer of concrete screed on the bottom of the pallet. Try to do this in such a way that a slope is formed along which the water will flow into the drain. You do not need to lay concrete level with the drain neck, leave room for tile.
• Allow the screed to dry, then pour the resulting tray. After the primer has dried, treat it with a sealant.
• Next, you need to make the walls and bottom tiles. Use special tile adhesive for this.
• Treat the joints between the tiles with a trowel.

Congratulations, you managed to make a shower tray yourself!

So, in order to make the right choice, you need to determine the size and shape of the pallet and the material from which it is made. These factors depend on the size of the bathroom and the composition of your family - the age categories are important, as well as the height and weight of each of its representatives.

When choosing a shower tray, do not forget to take care of how safe it is for your households, and, if necessary, purchase additional accessories. And those who do not recognize ready solutions, armed with our article, can build a shower tray with their own hands.