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Condensation in the shower screen column. Bath screens: design features and installation

It is better to entrust such a difficult job as installing a shower enclosure with a tray to specialists. The apparent simplicity of the process actually hides a lot of "pitfalls". But if you are a jack of all trades and have already done plumbing work, moreover, successfully, then you can try your hand at installing a shower enclosure.

What should be taken into account?

Let's make a reservation right away that the arrangement of a shower enclosure without using a pallet and with it requires completely different tools, knowledge and approach to work. We will discuss only one option in order to thoroughly understand it, namely, how to install a shower enclosure with a tray.

There are a number of simple and, meanwhile, important rules for the success of this work:

Regardless of the manufacturer and cost of the shower enclosure, all joints must be treated with silicone sealant after the installation of the enclosure.

To assemble the shower enclosure, use only special sealant - moisture resistant. Mold does not appear on it, it adheres well to glass and profiles, and does not peel off. As a rule, such characteristics are reflected in the price, and you will not find this among cheap sealants. Masters praise sealants for aquariums. They adhere optimally to glass surfaces.

Siphon and all pipe connections are better to buy initially good quality because the shower tray is low and repairing the connections underneath is difficult.

Be very careful when defining the top and bottom of doors and glass walls. At first glance, they are very similar. But it is precisely the error in the installation of the glass parts (the top and bottom are mixed up or the inside with the outside) that is often the reason that the doors do not close tightly enough or make an unpleasant sound.

Tempered or, as it is also called, tempered glass, which is used for the production of shower enclosures, curtains and doors, is quite durable. From a blow with a palm and even a fist, it may not move. But there is a nuance. It has points of internal stress of the material. There are few of them. But a sharp hit with something sharp exactly at this point is enough, and the glass will be covered with a million cracks. Such glass, in particular, does not like to hit the end of the concrete floor. With such an impact, the glass sheet may not break immediately, but a microcrack is formed on it, invisible to the eye, which will sooner or later destroy the surface. Moreover, this can happen a few days or even weeks after installation, unexpectedly and for no apparent reason, as it seems. Therefore, you should be careful.

Putting together a shower enclosure

However, it is better to see once than hear a hundred times. Therefore, we suggest that you go through the entire installation process step by step and learn how to assemble a shower enclosure with a low tray. Of course, in the design of shower enclosures for corner equipment various shapes, size and different manufacturers, there are many nuances - you won’t take everything into account! However, there are general tips that will be relevant for everyone.

As an example, we will take one of the most popular shower enclosures in the Aquanet range from the Alfa collection, rectangular in size 150x80 (cm). However, the sequence of work is similar for a shower enclosure with a length of 140 or 120 cm, the design of which includes one sliding door that has free movement and is mounted on rollers.

Step 1. Prepare the siphon and drain system for installation.

Step 2 Attach the legs to the pallet. Install a siphon on the pallet and connect the drain system of the pallet to the sewer. Use the adjustable feet to level the tray.

Step 3 Treat the joints of the pallet with the wall with sealant or cover with a plastic border to prevent water from entering under the pallet.

IMPORTANT! In the process of assembling the corner, before installing the shower enclosures on the installed tray, pause in work and check the drain connection for leaks. To do this, you just need to pour a little water into the pan and see if the joints remain dry after draining, and if there is a puddle under the pan. It is better to identify and solve this problem immediately, and not after the entire shower enclosure is fully assembled.

Step 4 Check that you have all the necessary mounting hardware for assembling the shower enclosure.

Step 5 Take fixed glasses (solid, without holes) and install plastic seals on three sides, which will be inserted into the profiles. Next, put the clamps, decorative caps, install the glass.

Step 6 Connect the rack to the top bar. Please note that horizontal profiles have restrictive rollers, and vertical profiles have a groove for glass on one side, and on the other side a groove for a wall profile. Connect 1 horizontal and 1 vertical profiles with the letter "G", fasten them with two self-tapping screws at the end.

Step 7 Connect the bottom rails together.

Step 8 Connect the rails to the wall profile.

Step 9 Place the assembled framed glass railing on the pallet.

Step 10 Temporarily install a wall profile on the glass, press the structure against the wall, level it with a level and mark the installation location of the U-shaped vertical wall profile, and then attach them to the wall using self-tapping screws.

Step 11 Fill the places of contact between the profiles and the wall with sealant, applying it to a dry and clean surface. It is advisable to pre-degrease the sealing points.

Step 12 Next, proceed to the assembly of the sliding door. To do this, install the eccentric type guide rollers on the sliding door. Be sure to loosen the cams on the rollers before installation. Please note that two single rollers are installed on the bottom of the door. On the top of the door are two double rollers.

IMPORTANT! When installing doors, it is important to hook the rollers on all guides and adjust them correctly. Mistakes are often made here, as a result of which the doors warp, gaps form, they move along the guides with effort or jam. As a rule, in this case, it is not a matter of low-quality components, but of poor assembly. With proper assembly and adjustment, the doors move smoothly and without jerks.

Step 13 Install the door stops, focusing on the pictures: the upper edge on the right (in the left picture), the door stop in the lower left part (the picture on the right).

Step 14 Now you can hang the door in the grooves.

Step 15 Lock the lower rollers onto the rails until they click into place.

Step 16 Adjust the position of the door with a screwdriver using a level.

Step 17 Insert the magnetic seal as well as the seals on the doors.

Step 18 Attach the handle to the door.

IMPORTANT! Carry out a crash test by directing water jets to different areas of the assembled shower enclosure in turn, in order to identify the lack of sealing in time, and not after flooding the neighbors. If you notice leakage, then repeat the sealing of the doubtful area.

Once the sealant has hardened, the shower enclosure can be used. This usually takes a day.

Shower cubicle set up with my own hands, will not only make your stay more comfortable, but also save money. Homemade boxing will save you from the cost of attracting third-party and not always conscientious workers. Equally important is the moral satisfaction received from the results of their work. Is it true?

We will tell you how a shower cabin should be built in a private house with your own hands, we will help you in choosing the best plumbing fixture. We will show you how to develop a project and bring the idea of \u200b\u200bbuilding a hygienic homemade product into reality.

In the article presented by us, the process of building and arranging a shower is described step by step. The technology for installing the booth and connecting it to the sewer largely depends on the chosen modification of the pallet.

Before proceeding directly to the description of the assembly process, we will briefly consider the main types of shower stalls available for sale, the criteria for their selection.

Variety of models: what is better to choose

The shower area is simple design from the pallet and curtains. Instead of the walls that are typical for a full-fledged shower stall, the walls of the room are used. There is no ceiling in the shower area. Its main advantages are low cost and compactness.

Shower enclosure - one of the simplest, most convenient and cheapest models of shower cabins, takes up minimal space and is suitable for self-assembly

More "fancy" models have a roof and walls. Expensive multifunctional units have rich technical equipment: Turkish sauna or Charcot shower, scented steam mode, different types hydromassage, additional functions, various lighting.

An expensive model of a shower cabin with a hydromassage function, lighting and a deep tray. Requires not only sufficient space for installation, but also the necessary pressure in the water supply

The management of such cabins is carried out by a complex electronic system. Before buying an expensive cabin equipped with a hydromassage function, you first need to find out the level of water pressure in the pipes.

Combined showers are a kind of compromise for those who like to take a bath with a hydromassage and have a full-fledged shower at home. Combined models distinguishes original and stylish design– on the market they are often positioned as home SPA centers.

It is to the pallet that the products impose increased requirements. A high-quality pallet must withstand a large load, and at the maximum allowable weight of the user, it must not crack, bend or deform.

Shower trays are made from different materials.

What are curtains?

The second most important element is the cabin curtains, which can be hinged and sliding. Swing doors require more space. They are single-sided and double-sided.

As for sliding curtains, they have from two to six wings, which are held by a rubber magnetic tape. The curtains move on rollers hidden inside the frame of the shower cabin. High-quality curtains should open and close almost silently.

Corner shower cubicle with sliding doors. In addition to models with transparent plastic (glass), there are options with frosted curtains.

Shower curtains are made of polystyrene or high quality tempered glass. Products made of polystyrene are quite cheap and have a small weight, but they quickly lose their transparency, stains remain on them.

Glass curtains are expensive high-quality products.

Hinged doors made of tempered frosted glass. In their manufacture, specially processed safety glass is used, which surpasses even automotive glass in strength.

Water and dirt are very easily washed off the glass surface - the material does not absorb anything and does not fade over the years. You can also buy a booth with curtains made of classic transparent, tinted, colored and rough glass.

Shower project development

With apparent technical complexity, the independent construction of a shower cabin is, in fact, quite a feasible procedure for a simple layman, especially for a hard-working owner.

Just as the construction of any capital structure begins with the development of a project, it is necessary to think over before starting work on equipping a shower in a private house with your own hands.

It is advisable to mark on paper the main plans and schemes, for example:

a plan for placing a shower cabin in a designated room;
schemes for connecting to power supply networks, water supply and sewerage;
the procedure for equipping the shower room with a ventilation system.

The preparation of the room for the shower and the direct arrangement of the cabin in it are carried out in several stages.

The bathroom is a very important room in the home, as it allows you to carry out daily hygiene procedures. And for plumbing fixtures that perform their functional tasks in the bathroom, there are a number of modern devices that provide maximum comfort to a person during their operation. Leading the way in this list are bathroom screens, which are available on the market in a wide variety.

Features and purpose

Bathroom screens, hinged or rigid curtains, blinds - these are not all the names of this design. However, despite the wide choice of names, the screen performs, in fact, one task. During water procedures in the bathroom, drops of water and hygiene products partially fall on all surfaces in the room, including furniture. As a result, the room has a damp microclimate, which is fraught with damage to furniture, as well as the development of fungi and mold dangerous to humans, which entails the need for frequent repair work or purchasing new pieces of furniture.

In addition, a wet floor is a rather dangerous surface on which an adult and a child can easily slip.

In order to eliminate the risk of such traumatic situations, as well as the formation of excessive moisture and dampness in the bathroom, it will be enough to acquire a special screen that will significantly reduce the level of moisture in the room.

Such a kind of protective screen for the shower is offered in supermarkets to consumers in a huge assortment, which guarantees them the purchase of a sliding, hinged or any other screen configuration, made of durable and high-quality raw materials, which has a variety of color scheme, different wide choice partition wall decor.

Screens, like blinds and curtains, are a very useful attribute of the bathroom, but in comparison with the above analogues, they have a number of undeniable advantages.

the design provides maximum protection for walls, furniture and floors from water splashes: by installing doors instead of curtains, not a single drop of water will get out;
the screen does not need any specific maintenance and installation of spacers for curtains;
various microorganisms can develop on ordinary curtains - the designs under consideration completely exclude this problem;
a wide selection of different models and shapes allows you to choose a design made of glass or polycarbonate, with or without a frame, due to which the design will be in perfect harmony with the overall interior of the bathroom;
based on numerous customer reviews, the operation of the screens is several times more comfortable, since standard curtains are often glued to the body and folded like an accordion when wet, swinging open from a draft;
the raw materials from which the structures are made have a high level of durability;
installation of purchased products can be done by any owner of the home with their own hands.

Based on the above positive features of this product, having studied the types and models on the market, you can make the right choice.

Varieties

All commercially available screens can be classified based on the following criteria:

method of opening the wings of the structure;
configuration features;
the type of raw material used for the production of the screen.

Keeping in mind the way the doors open, there are several types of bathroom screens.

Designs made in the form of an accordion. It is worth choosing if the bathroom has a round or rounded tub. The disadvantages of a folding shower screen include its need for some space, due to which it is better to install such models in spacious bathrooms. In addition, the connecting parts of the structure deteriorate over time, which can lead to breakage of the entire product.
Swing types. Recommended for large rooms with a corner bath.
Sliding products. The most popular model, its popularity is explained by the specifics of the configuration, due to which screens with this method of opening the doors can be installed in all rooms without exception, even in bathrooms with a small area. And what is important, such products are perfectly compatible with standard straight and semicircular baths, which are equipped with almost all apartments, since they work by analogy with wardrobes.

Design features suggest the presence of three types of screens.

Products without frame. Consists of several elements made mainly of glass. For safety, the corners of such products are rounded.
Frame screens. They consist of several leaves (on average from 2 to 6) and a supporting frame. Of all the sections, as a rule, one acts as a door. It opens with a side shift. Installation is carried out on racks, fastening to the plumbing itself takes place with the help of guides.
Combined models. They combine all the properties of the two previous types of structures. Most of these models have one part, partially installed on the profile. Thanks to this feature, it is adjustable.

Based on the variety of raw materials used, the screens are divided into glass products and polycarbonate products. Each material has individual positive and negative characteristics.

As for polycarbonate, it is a fairly versatile raw material that is in demand for arranging summer cottages, for example, greenhouses, as well as for arranging various partitions in the house itself.

It has a number of advantages that are relevant for structures such as a screen in the bathroom:

resistance to temperature fluctuations;
mechanical strength, which eliminates the risk of cracking from accidental impact;
neutrality to most chemical cleaning compounds;
due to its low weight, it allows you to make and install doors of large dimensions, for example, up to 190 cm high;
during installation, the risk of spoiling the material is minimal;
products from this raw material compare favorably with their affordable cost.

Glass is a rather fragile material, but this property does not in the least affect its popularity as partitions for bathtubs and showers.

This is explained by the presence of advantages of raw materials, among which the following can be noted:

not subject to rotting and corrosion;
It has good level resistance to chemical compositions;
fungus and mold do not form on glass;
the operational life of glass screens significantly exceeds that of plastic products, the installation of curtains made of textiles will also not differ in durability;
low thermal conductivity;

Glass screens with various multi-colored decor allow you to transform the interior of the bathroom due to color accents, which is not possible using plastic partitions.

Popular models of glass screens for the bathroom are:

sliding glass screen Cascade 170x150 cm with three wings;
Primo 85x140 cm;
front screen with towel holder Sensea Optima 140x85 cm;
Mezzo 170x150 cm clear glass.

Criterias of choice

When choosing a screen, it is necessary to take into account a number of important features, which are inherent in a particular model:

before ordering a structure, appropriate measurements should be taken in the room, taking into account that there must be a distance between the ceiling and the edge of the product to ensure ventilation;
for walls that do not have ideal flat surface, it is better to purchase a design with adjustable loops;
when choosing a screen model, it is necessary to take into account the size of the room so that the purchased products do not become an obstacle in the bathroom;

For small rooms, it is better to opt for transparent screens;

the service life of the entire product largely depends on the reliability of the fittings;
if the walls of the structure are made of material different colors, it would be useful to equip additional lighting in the area of \u200b\u200bits installation;
in combined bathrooms, you can install a side screen 90x90 cm in a transparent design, which will not visually burden the space;
quality installation is an important component on which the durability of the screen will depend.

Mounting methods

You can install a glass screen with your own hands. In some cases, the technology may differ slightly, but in general step-by-step instruction installation includes the following steps:

first of all, you need to purchase a working tool: fasteners, a puncher and a drill, a sealant and a gun, as well as a level and masking tape;
first, a profile is fixed to the wall, which acts as a kind of fence for such a curtain;
from it you need to get the rail and use the level to mark the attachment points;
holes are made in these places;
the profile is treated with a sealant and attached to the surface;

a glass sheet is installed in the profile and fixed with fasteners, without twisting them to the maximum;
a sealant is inserted into the left distance between the structural elements, after which all the screws are tightened to the end;
all existing gaps between the wall and the screen are filled with silicone;
after the composition has completely solidified (after about 24 hours), you can use the bath for its intended purpose.

In most homes, in the bathrooms, you can find a bathtub, over which a spacer bar is installed. A curtain hangs on it, designed to protect the space of the room from splashes. Many are wondering: is it possible to get rid of this not very attractive piece of furniture and how can it be replaced?

The answer is quite simple: there are currently special protective shower screens. Most often, their design is made of an aluminum profile, on which tempered glass or a polymer sheet is attached.

Benefits of using a screen

By installing a screen, you can achieve the following positive points:

The screen perfectly protects the space of the room from splashing water while taking a shower.
The design features not only provide splash protection, but also prevent a single drop of water from seeping onto the floor.
Protecting the room from moisture, the screen becomes a protection against the appearance of fungus due to excessive dampness.
The vast majority of screens are made transparent, this allows you not to clutter up the space visually. If desired, you can choose a model that will partially or completely hide a person at the time when he takes water procedures.
The surfaces of the product are made smooth enough so that water flows well over them, does not linger in the form of drops, this allows you to achieve minimal contamination of the shower screen. Sometimes the panels are covered with a special water-repellent coating, which further contributes to the active flow of water drops from them.
Maintenance of the structure is quite simple: only wiping with a damp cloth is required. If heavily soiled, window cleaners can be used.
The design is made in such a way as to provide unhindered access to the bath. Installing a shower screen does not create any inconvenience in the process of using the bathroom.
Most modern models have an aesthetic appearance, which not only does not violate the interior of the bathroom, but also decorates it.

Design of shower screens are divided into two types:

frameless;
frame.

Let's consider each modification in more detail.

Frameless shower screens

Frameless shower screens are most often made of glass. They have a large thickness to provide the necessary rigidity of the structure. The sheet of glass in this case has a thickness of up to 8 mm.

Such screens are usually used in cases where strong splashing of water is not expected. The design is a kind of screen and cannot guarantee complete protection against water ingress into the gaps remaining between the screen and the wall or side of the bath.

Screen canvas can be fixed to the wall, but more often it is equipped with a swivel mechanism that allows the sash to open for easy access to the bath.

Among the advantages of such models, one can note the simplicity of the design, which has a positive effect on reliability. In addition, due to the ease of execution, frameless models are much cheaper.

Framed shower screens

Based on the name, such screens are a frame, most often made of aluminum, in which sheets of glass or polycarbonate are installed. The thickness of the panels is usually in the order of 4 mm. The framework can contain both one and several frames.

It is these designs that are most interesting and are in great demand among buyers. They also have their own varieties and may differ in the way the doors open.

Classification of screens according to the method of opening

There are two main ways of opening, according to which the screens are divided into:

swing;
sliding.

Both design options are quite popular. To make a choice, you should study the nuances of each modification in more detail.

Hinged shower screens

The hinged design is simpler, it is similar to the arrangement of most hinged doors. This determines The main disadvantage of such models: The sashes take up too much space when opened. This is especially noticeable in double-leaf models. However, if there is enough space, the swing option can be quite convenient and functional.

The swing version is less demanding on accuracy in handling, but if this point is not fundamental, you can choose between the swing and sliding design according to your taste.

Sliding shower screens

The movement of the movable sash is carried out using a roller mechanism. The rollers move along special guides. Magnetic latches are designed to keep the movable canvas closed.

Sliding design requires careful handling. It is worth noting that both the rollers themselves and their fastenings are a rather important component of the entire mechanism. They must be made of durable material. Their device must be thought out to ensure the smooth running of the movable sash.

Attention should be paid to the requirements for the installation of sliding screens. Fastening aluminum profiles to the supporting surfaces should be done using sufficiently powerful dowels and screws or self-tapping screws. If you use dowels of small diameter and length, over time, the supporting elements may become loose, which will impair the smoothness and ease of movement of the valves or, in the worst case, lead to the destruction of the entire structure.

Shower Screen Materials

Shower screen panels can be produced of two various kinds materials:

polycarbonate;
glass.

Each of them has its own characteristics.

Polycarbonate

Plastic structures have the following advantages:

Such models are more accessible due to the relatively low cost.
Installation of the structure is quite simple. Dismantling, if necessary, is carried out quite quickly.
Polycarbonate boasts an unrivaled range of colors that can be matched to any interior style.

However, there are also obvious cons of this material:

The material is more prone to streaks than glass.
Possible clouding of the surface, decrease in decorative functions.
Dirt accumulates more actively on the surface of the panels, which can contribute to the reproduction of various microorganisms.

Glass

Among the advantages of glass models are the following:

Glass is easy to clean. In addition, it is often processed in production with a special composition, due to which a minimum amount of dirt and fingerprints remains on the surface, and they are removed without much effort.
The decorative characteristics of glass screens are higher. In addition to the fact that they already look spectacular, the decor does not suffer from time. The color cannot change, since the coloring pigment is in the thickness of the material. Drawing can be done various methods, each of which creates its own unique decorative effect.
The strength characteristics of tempered glass are on high level. It is quite difficult to break such glass.

There are also disadvantages:

Glass models of screens are much more expensive than plastic ones.
In case of strong impact or excessive mechanical impact glass can be damaged and this can be dangerous. However, the tempering is designed in such a way that in case of breakage, the glass breaks into tiny pieces, which should minimize the possibility of injury.

Glasses can be made with various decorative effects:

transparent;
tinted with various shades;
matte;
with drawing.

Based on experience, you can highlight some points, which should not be forgotten when choosing a shower screen:

It is recommended to install a screen of such a height that there is a small gap between the structure and the ceiling. This is important for natural ventilation space.
If the walls of the bathroom are not even enough or have a slope, you should make sure that adjustable fasteners are included in the structure.
If you plan to purchase a shower screen with matte panels or a pattern, additional lighting should be provided above the shower, as the walls will obscure the light from the main lamp.
The quality of workmanship of the constituent elements is of paramount importance for durability.
Be sure to find out the warranty period of operation in order to insure against unforeseen situations.
It is worth choosing products from well-known manufacturers in order to be sure of the quality of the purchased product. Currently, there are a large number of models of foreign manufacturers on sale. For those who prefer domestic products, Salut screens made in Russia are on sale. They are of acceptable quality, and their cost is significantly lower.

Screens with pallet

A few words should be said about shower screens with tray. The screen can be installed not only in the bathroom itself, but also in any other room. In this case, we can advise the purchase of a structure with a pallet. Pallets are different overall dimensions, so you can choose the necessary model in accordance with your own preferences or the available room. The depth of the pallets can vary, so it is always possible to choose the optimal one. Depending on the premises and preferences of the customer, pallets of various shapes can be selected:

square;
rectangular,
in the form of a sector of a circle;
semicircular.

On sale ready-made kits available screens with pallets, among which you can choose the one you like best.

Regardless of the model chosen, when installing a shower screen, not only does it become more convenient to use, the interior also wins. Currently, the screen is no longer perceived as an element of luxury, but performs its utilitarian function, while remaining a stylish element of the bathroom.

In order to save space in small bathrooms, showers are installed. They are available in different configurations, depending on which they are called a shower enclosure, a cabin or a hydrobox. However, all manufacturers sin with one thing: unusable instructions. It contains a list of parts and general instructions: put a pallet, fix the walls ... and everything else in the same vein. No details. Because of what, assembling a shower enclosure turns into a do-it-yourself task. different models many, it is impossible to describe all of them, but we will describe and demonstrate common problems and ways to solve them.

Types and types

First of all, shower cabins differ in shape: angular and straight. In our country, corners are more common, because they are easier to fit into small rooms.

But corners can be different shapes. More common with a rounded front part - in the form of a sector of a circle, but there are also with a beveled and rectangular base.

Now actually about the configuration. On this basis, shower cabins are divided into closed and open. The open ones do not have a top panel, as well as side walls. They are closed. Open showers are most commonly referred to as "shower corners" or nooks and crannies. Its equipment can also be different - with or without a pallet.

Some enclosed showers have many additional features − different type jet massage, shower - regular, tropical, etc., built-in sauna or steam generator for hammam. Such multifunctional devices are correctly called "hydromassage cabins", and simply - hydrobox.

It is clear that the more complex the "stuffing", the more time-consuming the assembly will be. But hydromassage cabins are assembled at the very beginning in the same way as a shower enclosure with a tray. If you understand how to assemble the main one, it will be easier to install the walls and the roof. The main thing, as usual, is the foundation, and the assembly of a shower cabin of any complexity begins with the installation of a pallet and guides for the doors.

How to assemble a shower cabin - corner

Most often, it is a corner with a pallet that is bought. Without a pallet, you have to spend a long time with the floor and drain. Putting a finished trough is easier. Therefore, first of all, we will describe the installation procedure for such a shower cabin. Read how to make a shower tray from tiles.

We must say right away that models with a pallet require a height margin of at least 15 cm: at the bottom there is a siphon and water drainage hoses. So to install a 215 cm high cabin, the ceiling height must be at least 230 cm, and then it will be difficult to work. If your ceilings are low, you will have to put a booth without a pallet - only the walls, and make the drain in the floor.

Pallet installation

The pallet in modern shower cabins is made of plastic. It is reinforced with several layers of fiberglass, which increases its strength, but it is still impossible to stand on it without support. The kit comes with several square metal pipes that are assembled into a structure that supports the bottom.

But not everyone decides to install a shower stall on several pieces of iron. Some people prefer to make the base out of bricks or wooden beams.

Assembling a shower cabin on a metal frame

In some models, the first step is to attach a decorative protective cover to the pallet. It is simply inserted into the groove and screwed with metal plates. Next, the installation process continues. Why is this method bad? How, if necessary, to change or repair the drain? You can’t remove the casing - it is attached from the inside. The only way is to pre-make the door yourself, and then put the already modified panel in place.

The procedure for assembling the shower tray is as follows:

The studs are screwed into the existing sockets. In some designs, there are fewer sockets than support beams. Then there are short hairpins in the kit. They are simply inserted and held on by bolts, redistributing part of the load.
Nuts are screwed onto the installed studs, which will lock the metal support frame, preventing it from resting on the pallet.
A frame is put on the studs with nuts, holes are drilled in it for this.
More nuts are screwed onto the protruding ends of the studs, only now they are on the other side of the pipe.
There are holes in the supporting structure, in which we tighten the bolts that come with the kit. In theory, they should fall into the corresponding holes on the pallet. Under these holes there is reinforcement, otherwise the screw will simply pierce the plastic.
After checking how evenly the frame lies, and adjusting if necessary, we tighten all the double bolts on the studs. It will turn out to be a rather rigid fixation (everything staggered before).
Let's start assembling the legs.
Flip the tray. If all legs are level and the floor is level, the pallet should be level and tight.

The assembly of the shower cabin-corner is already half done. It remains to assemble the doors.

Assembling a pallet based on brick or foam blocks

Everything is incomparably simpler here, although it largely depends on the shape of the pallet. Most often, the base is made of bricks or foam blocks. It is more convenient to work with high density foam blocks. They have sufficient bearing capacity to support the required weight, but are easy to cut with a saw, they are easy to give the desired shape.

First, the whole structure is folded dry, without mortar or glue for foam blocks. Just do not forget that the solution / glue will lift the structure a little. And this is the second plus of foam blocks: for their installation, a layer of glue of a couple of millimeters is enough, and for a brick, at least 6-8 mm is required.

It is possible to try on beforehand how the shower tray will become, on glue or mortar: suddenly they didn’t put enough somewhere. For this, the solution is laid out, more or less leveled with a trowel, covered with a film, and a pallet is already placed on the film. After removing it, you will absolutely see if there is enough glue everywhere.

Putting, if necessary, a solution, put the pallet in place. Aligning it is a matter of technology: we take the building level, and focusing on its testimony, we tap in different places. Note! It is possible to install the shower tray on the film without removing it from the solution. In this embodiment, dismantling without destruction is possible.

When folding a brick base, do not forget that you need a place to install a drain, pipes from it. It is also necessary to provide for the possibility of replacing the siphon. To do this, make a window on one side that provides access to the necessary parts. It can then be closed with a decorative door or lid.

Before the final installation of the pallet, a drain is connected. For those who have ever installed a sink or bathtub, this is not a problem. More on this in the next video. One point: when installing the siphon, do not forget to coat the drain hole with sealant. There, of course, there is an elastic band, but with a sealant it will be more reliable.

Installation of guides for doors

Further, the assembly of the shower cabin continues with the installation of guides for the doors. Even if the cabin is without side panels, you first need to assemble the guide frame for the doors, install it on the pallet, and then mark the installation locations for the fasteners. To assemble the frame is to fasten together the side racks and two rounded rails. To give rigidity to the structure, fixed glass sidewalls can be installed.

Why can't the door racks be fixed directly to the wall? Because the walls in the bathroom are rarely perfectly even. By attaching the racks in this way, you will get skewed doors that will close / open poorly. To understand the whole difference, you can mark it strictly vertically, as it should be by setting the side guides vertically. Then assemble the supporting frame, put it in place and look at the existing deviations. In 99% they are available, and significant.

When assembling the frame of the shower cabin, there can be no discrepancies. There are two arcs, there are two racks. Align the grooves and holes, tighten with screws. Then install the glass sides. They are fixed with brackets-stoppers. After that, do not forget to install the casters for the shower cabin. They can have a different design, but, most often, to install them, you need to remove the side stoppers from the guides, drive two rollers into the profile on both sides, and put the stoppers in place.

In some models, you have to not only install the rollers, but also hang the glass, otherwise you won’t be able to transfer it. But then it is better to work together. One is difficult.

Having placed the assembled frame on the pallet and checking whether it has become correct, mark the place where the fasteners are installed with a marker. After removing the cab, drill holes, install dowels.

Lubricate the junction of the frame to the walls with sealant. It is necessary to apply the strip generously - better later wipe off excess. Then put the guides in place and screw on the bolts. The remaining gaps are refilled with sealant. The installation of the shower enclosure is almost complete: it remains to hang the doors and install the seals.

Assembling the shower cabin: we hang the doors

If the doors have not been installed, they are hung. Start at the top. In most models, there are holes in the door leaf: top and bottom. These are the places where the rollers are attached. Some showers have two holes, some have four. Their number depends on the design of the rollers.

They take a screw, put a plastic gasket on it (from the kit). After inserting the screw into the hole, put on the second gasket. Further: there is a thread inside the roller, you need to get into it with a screw, then supporting the roller from the outside with your fingers, wrap the screw inside. Such an acrobatic element is repeated with all rollers. Only until all the screws are installed, they do not need to be tightened. Only bait so that the door holds and does not fall.

After the doors are hung, tighten all fasteners. The last moment remained: the installation of seals on the door. They simply snap into place (press with your finger) on the side edges of the two mating door halves. In the same way they are attached on the other side - to the racks near the walls.

For details on hanging shower doors in one of the models, see the video.

Features of the installation of a shower cabin-hydrobox

In closed showers and hydroboxes, after installing the pallet, it is necessary to assemble a panel covering the wall. It has mounting holes in which all the "gadgets" are pre-installed - nozzles, holders, soap dishes, seats, speakers, lamps, etc. the shape and size of the bottom is different for everyone, so it's hard to make a mistake. It is advisable to lubricate all the "landing holes" with sealant: there will be less dripping later.

Particular attention should be paid to the installation of injectors. In addition to installing the sprayers themselves, they must be connected to each other with hose segments. It is put on the nozzle nozzles, tightened with clamps. All this is assembled according to the scheme available in the instructions. Pay special attention to ensure that the nozzle tips are intact and the clamps are well tightened. It will not be superfluous to coat each seat with sealant here (both under the nozzle and under the hoses).

The wall with connected accessories is placed in a special groove. The junction is also pre-lubricated with sealant. Connected cold, hot water, you can check the functionality of the system.

After installing the walls, the lid is assembled. There is usually a rain shower, maybe a lamp. When installing them, you can also use a sealant - you never know where water gets in ... A hose is put on the shower pipe, which is tightened with clamps. Conductors are connected to the terminals of the lamp, the junction is carefully insulated, several heat-shrink tubes can be put on in series.

The assembled cover is installed on the wall. The joint is again lubricated with sealant. While the sealant has not hardened, it is installed assembled frame doors. When doors are installed depends on the model. In some cases, they need to be hung before installation, in some - after. All joints are sealed.

The assembly of the hydrobox shower cabin is shown in sufficient detail in this video. There are no comments, but the sequence of actions is clear.

How to assemble a shower cabin, we hope it is clear. There are a lot of models and modifications, but they tried to describe the main problem nodes. If you missed something, write in the comments - we will supplement the article))