Do-it-yourself shower cabin installation

When installing a shower cabin, we often turn to the services of professionals. In fact, the installation procedure carried out by craftsmen does not always comply with all requirements and GOSTs, since some companies or individuals strive to complete their work faster. If you have all the knowledge about installing a shower cabin, you can install it yourself or carefully monitor how specialists do it. In our article we will tell you about all the nuances of installation, and also introduce you to all stages of the work.

Choosing a place to install a shower stall in an apartment or country house

The main thing when installing the cabin is the correct choice of location. It must be located near the hood. If the model has additional functions, then the connection to the electrical network must be grounded. It is necessary to install the pallet with a building level, since it must be mounted strictly horizontally.

When installing the pipeline, special waterproof sealants are used, otherwise water may leak, which will force you to redo all the stages.Also keep in mind that when connecting the cabin to the pipeline, you must use at least one filter. Be sure to run all pipes along the wall and hide them in a special box or wall.

Shower cabin: do-it-yourself installation, installation and connection

Installation of the booth takes place in several stages, the sequence of which must be carefully observed and not changed:

1. Pallet installation.
2. Installation of panels and fences.
3. Installation and fixation of sashes.
4. Roof installation.
5. Communications supply.

Let's talk about each stage in more detail.

Pallet

If you want to assemble a shower stall with your own hands, then start with a pallet.

It is necessary to connect the water drainage system in advance. For this purpose, flexible hoses are used. The outlet to the general sewer system must be placed under the drain hole. After this, you can proceed directly to the installation:

1. The pallet is raised and placed on legs.
2. Long pins are screwed into special mounting holes until they stop.
3. Nuts are screwed onto the studs, washers are placed on top, and metal supports for the base are put on. This will help speed up the process and make installation easier.
4. The site must be smooth, level and clean.
5. A nut is welded onto the support. The central leg is placed on it (tightly screwed in, clamped and nuts).
6. Using self-tapping screws, the pallet is fixed to wooden blocks and all fastening parts are secured tightly. The bars are located in the composite material of the pallet.
7. Then you should install the legs tightly, which are held by fasteners under the screen.
8. At the end of installing the pan, you need to check the operation of the drain. Make sure that the structure is sealed and that the hoses are of the required length for connecting to the sewer.

Panels and fences

This stage is very important, so approach the work as carefully and with due attention as possible:

1. Inspect all panels and their locations. Be sure to read the instructions.
2. The glass is mounted in guides pre-treated with sealant.
3. The posts and guides are connected, and sealing elements are installed on the glass.
4. The lower guide is treated with sealant and glass is inserted.
5. The side panels are connected with screws to the pallet. The stock recesses should not be touched.
6. At the joints you need to go over it well with silicone. The better the sealing, the longer the service life will be.

Glass doors

The installation of the shower stall is far from finished. The next step will be the installation of glass sashes:

1. Fix the door rollers and install special seals.
2. Install the shutters themselves and adjust the upper rollers correctly. Remember, you need to place them as tightly as possible.
3. Secure the screw plastic plugs.

Roof assembly

There are also certain features at this stage:

1. It is necessary to release the ventilation grilles and remove the protective film.
2. Immediately apply the sealant over the watering can so that it adheres tightly to the mounting location.
3. Place the roof on four self-tapping screws. Don't use silicone.
4. The clips will serve as a connection to the slats.
5. Use the color scheme to connect all the wires.
6. Carefully treat the perimeter of the racks with silicone.

Door installation

After you have installed the roof and doors, you need to install the shower door. In general, there are no difficulties here. The sequence of actions will be as follows:

1. Rubber stops are attached with self-tapping screws inside.
2. Handles are installed.
3. Next, you should install magnetic moldings and rollers with the inside of the wheels facing out.
4. The doors themselves are placed on rollers at the top and secured.
5. At the end, be sure to check the smoothness of closing/opening and the tightness of the doors.

Supply and connection of communications

This is an important part, so follow the instructions carefully. To properly connect a shower stall to the sewer, follow these steps:

1. Remove the protective film near the drain.
2. Replace the rubber gasket with silicone sealant.
3. Install the siphon.
4. Treat all connections at the bottom and threads with silicone.
5. Connect to sewer.

When choosing the location of the shower stall, pay special attention to what else will be installed in the bathroom. The electrical network must be insulated, and waterproofing in a small room must be of the highest quality.

Final work

After completing all the steps described above, you need to perform a number of more manipulations:

1. Connect all additional elements and accessories.
2. Check the secure fit of the hose and shower head.
3. Check the quality of the seal. Repeat if necessary.
4. Install additional fittings: shelves, mirrors, etc.

Now you can start testing your cabin. Before installing the device itself, it is advisable to check and, if necessary, replace the water pipes. Otherwise, this can lead to dire consequences; it is possible that in the event of an emergency you will have to completely change the shower stall.

Installing a shower cabin requires maximum concentration and responsibility from you. If you follow our instructions, you will be able to install the equipment yourself, without calling a technician.