Raising the shower cubicle

Quite often there is a situation where, as a result of redevelopment in the bathroom, the shower booth must be located some distance from the riser. In this case, for operation of the drain in the normal mode, it is necessary to carry out some lifting of the shower cubicle above the floor level. In fact, when moving away from the riser, it is necessary to ensure a sufficient slope of the drain pipe, so that the water leaves the sewer system without any obstacles. Cab can be lifted in two ways: to build a podium on the studs or an additional pallet. Let's consider both of these options in more detail.

Construction of the catwalk on the studs

This variant can suit those models of shower cabins, in which the installation of the pallet is carried out on a special metal frame with the legs screwed into it. These legs are made in the form of long studs with thread, one end of which is screwed into the structural elements of the frame, and on the second are screwed plastic stands, with which the cabin and stands on the floor. The thread on the rods allows to adjust the height of the pallet to some extent, but this is unlikely to be sufficient to achieve the goal. Therefore, the task of raising the pallet to a high altitude is reduced to buying longer pins of the same diameter and installing them in place of the regular ones.

You may not be able to find studs that are ideally suited for length. In this case, you need to get a metal hacksaw and have the skills to work with it. With this simple tool from a long threaded rod, studs of suitable length are cut. From the old legs, the plastic stands are unscrewed and screwed onto the new workpieces. Then the newly created studs are screwed to the frame and fixed with locknuts.

. This work is possible for everyone, since there is nothing complicated in it. You just need to be able to hold a hand tool. After the installation of new legs will only align their height in the level and lock.

Shower tray device

This option has some peculiarities, namely that such work can be done quickly and cheaply. However, for this you need to know exactly what height you are going to lift the shower. To properly calculate this parameter, you will need a conventional drain flute. It is installed in place and connected to a pallet, which is put in the place where it is planned to be installed. Take care that the length of the corrugation is optimal, without stretching and without bends.

Further, at least two more people will need help. One should pour water into the pallet, and the other two should raise it gradually. It should be noted at what height the floor will be provided with the most effective outflow of water from the pallet with a characteristic sound. This height should not be too large, but at the same time it is sufficient.

In any case, this height must be calculated, and not invented from the head. Most often the best option is a 15-centimeter lift. The use of this height is also indicated by the fact that the height of the foam concrete block equals just 15 cm. We will use it here as a material for the construction of the pallet. If in your case this height is excessive, then you can pick up smaller blocks. In the opposite case, the missing height can be added with bricks.

Making a template for the future catwalk

In the next step it will be necessary to make a template for the contour of the bottom of the shower cubicle. This contour will be used several times, so it is better to cut it out of plywood or a piece of drywall with a jigsaw. You can, of course, just cut it out of cardboard or oilcloth. The most important thing is that it ideally fits the dimensions of the shower tray. Otherwise, the construction you will do, but you can not place the pallet exactly and steadily in it. To achieve the required accuracy, you just turn the bath from the shower and put it on the material. Then draw a contour with a pencil and cut it with the appropriate tool.

Basic work of

When the template is made, it must be placed where the pallet is planned to be constructed. Now we need to prepare a special adhesive solution using the following components:

• Tile glue of any brand - 70%;
• mounting glue - 30%;
• Pure water.

Water is used in this composition to slow the setting time of the adhesive, which is no more than 5 - 7 min. With the help of water, the glue is diluted to a consistency resembling a not very thick sour cream. Since even the use of water does not allow you to significantly increase the drying time of the composition, do not do it in too much. It needs just enough to have time to work out in a time of 7 - 10 minutes. It is better to make a new portion than to spoil the material. If you are still not sure about the speed of your work, then you can use ordinary cement mortar, but this will greatly increase the time of work, since it will take at least a week to dry it.

Next, we perform the work in the following order:

• The contour we drew on the floor must be primed and covered with a solution. After that, we begin to lay foam concrete or other material that was chosen for the erection of the pallet.
• On the foam concrete block we lay our template and level all the edges with a thick solution. It can be obtained by reducing the amount of water, sometimes even until it is completely absent. When leveling, use the building level.
• After leveling off the foam blocks of the edges, we wait until the solution dries completely and remove the template. After that, level the entire top, so that the pallet is perfectly flat. For this purpose, the edges of the foam blocks can be used as beacons.
• Then, on the dried surface, lay out the tile, on which we put the template and draw the required contour. Then cut the tile and glue along this contour.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated. The main thing is to prepare all necessary materials and tools in advance. In this case, a pallet of the required height can be built very quickly, without diluting the mud in the bathroom for several days.

What materials and tools will be required for the manufacture of the

catwalk. We list all the necessary materials and tools for making the catwalk for the installation of the shower cubicle:

• Foam blocks or bricks.

• Selected solution type.

• Large and small spatula.

• Some kind of solution dilution tank.

• A suitable material for the template.

• Construction level.

• Any tool for mixing mortar.

• Tiles.

• Special tool for cutting tiles.
• Pencil or marker.

When you are going to build a pedestal for a shower, you need to think it through to the smallest detail, so that your work is not in vain. Remember that many things will depend on the correctness of the calculations and work carried out, including comfort, convenience and safety of using the shower cubicle. In addition, a violation of the installation of sanitary equipment can cause an emergency.