A modern shower cabin is a wonderful addition to the usual bath, making pleasant and healthy water treatments as diverse as possible. Here you can place both a hydromassage system and an exotic shower, connect light music and create light and sound effects.

However, without a quality pallet - the basis of any shower - all this is simply impossible. Therefore, you should know how to install a metal shower tray with your own hands.

Why is it better to choose, for example, not a ceramic shower tray, but a metal shower tray, and why is it better to install it yourself, and not with the help of qualified installers? A metal shower tray is an excellent choice and installation is not particularly difficult. Plus, you can save money.

Materials and tools

In order to quickly and correctly install a metal pallet, you need to stock up on the following materials, tools and fixtures:

• finished shower tray;
• downpipe;
• mixer with siphon;
• cement;
• sand;
• waterproofing mixture (silicone sealant);
• stock of bricks;
• sheet rubber;
• FUM tape;
• trowel for stone work;
• plastering spatula;
• paint brush;
• a hammer;
• building level.

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Mounting order

There are many ways to quickly and efficiently install a metal tray in a shower room (chamber). Consider one of the simplest and most common options for mounting a waste tray.

Before you start the installation process of this design with your own hands, you must definitely study the technical instructions that are usually attached to it when selling. It is worth noting that experts recommend doing this, regardless of what material the shower tray is made of.

First of all, the shower cabin must have dimensions that generally correspond to the dimensions of the metal base. In this case, the dimensions and finish should be adjusted in such a way that the facing ceramic tiles, if not the entire wall of the room is lined with it, descend with their lower edge slightly below the level of the pallet attached to the wall. If there is a gap between the wall and the base of the cabin, it must be sealed with a waterproofing compound (sealant).

Starting to set the pallet according to all the rules, it is recommended to immediately monitor the clear horizontal position of its upper plane with the building level.

This situation should not interfere with the effective removal of water in the future, since modern drain products are manufactured with ready-made cone-shaped funnels.

To fix the structure in a certain position and to ensure its horizontalness, the legs attached to the pallet are used. Usually they are adjustable so that they can be used to quickly and easily set the base in a given position. Upon completion of the adjustment, the legs are rigidly fixed with locking mounting bolts.

In some cases, instead of legs, special plastic supports are used, which are supplied with the pallet. At the same time, very often builders mount these products, resting them not on legs, but on specially constructed stands made of bricks or mounting cinder blocks.

The specified stand (or, as it is also called, the well) is built in accordance with such dimensions that the future bottom of the shower cabin freely fits on it, resting its sides on the edge of the brick (cinder block) masonry. To fix the pallet, its sides are either glued to the masonry with a special adhesive mixture, or planted on a cement mortar.

When installing the base of the shower chamber on a stone well-support, one cannot but take into account the fact that a siphon must be connected to the drain mouth of the tray from below. The fact that the height of the well is sufficient for it (the sewer outlet must be above the floor at a height of 12-15 cm) must be taken care of in advance when designing a bathroom. By the time the entire structure is finally fixed on a brick support, the mixer must be assembled, and its components must be tightly screwed to each other according to the diagram.

For better stability of the pallet, the space between it and the floor can be filled with ordinary sand. This will create additional support for him. If there is no sand at hand, polyurethane foam can partly replace it.

It should be borne in mind that a shower is a place where, by definition, there should be a lot of water. Therefore, all the slightest seams, cracks and junctions - between the sides and the brick on which they rest, between the edges of the pallet and tiles on the walls, between the tightly twisted elements of the mixer and the pallet - should be carefully greased with silicone sealant and laid with FUM tape.

Each time, having completed one or another stage of the installation procedure, it is recommended to immediately check the quality of what has been done. In particular, after the support well (but without its final fixation), it is proposed to verify its stability. To do this, it is enough, with the utmost care, to just stand on the pallet, and, most likely, the balancing flaws will immediately manifest themselves.

It is also necessary to make sure that the junction of the pipe with the neck of the pallet and the siphon with the sewer pipe is well sealed. For this purpose, water is supplied to the pallet with a small pressure. If there is no liquid leakage, the shower can be used for its intended purpose. If water leakage is detected, additional sealing of the connected components will have to be done.

Are you going to buy an expensive shower cabin for a summer residence? Don't rush - you can always find a cheaper option! The low cost of a product does not mean its poor quality, one can say more - almost always it is just a simplified and minimized design. In this article, together with the site site, we will study a steel shower tray that will help build a primitive, but rather pretty shower cabin.

Rectangular shower tray

Steel shower tray: advantages and disadvantages

It is generally accepted that steel enameled shower trays do not have any advantages and that the most attractive thing about them is the price. But this is not so, in addition to low cost, this type of plumbing fixtures also has other positive qualities, which for some reason everyone is trying to forget. Yes, they have a less attractive appearance than similar products made of acrylic, the enamel on them can peel off from careless handling, they are a little colder than all the other brothers, but, you see, it will not be very correct to focus on the shortcomings alone. Especially when you consider that they are fixable.

In addition to low cost, metal shower trays have the following positive aspects.

1. Durability that no acrylic can match. If you are a massive person, then it is the steel pallet that can transfer your weight without additional supports.
2. A very simple installation, which, if desired, can be mastered by any person - there are no subtleties and nuances that can affect the service life of this product.
3. Versatility. Such a pallet can be used as a separate plumbing fixture, or complete with. And what is most interesting, it will not be difficult to pick up a factory sliding for such a pallet.

And the shortcomings mentioned above, by and large, are not shortcomings at all - only the appearance cannot be corrected. But even here, if you think carefully, you can come up with something - products of this type, as a rule, are built either into the floor or into a pedestal made specifically for it. In general, the appearance of such a shower tray fully depends on the quality of the lining surrounding it.

Metal pallet: varieties and their differences

Another point that repels most people from the enameled shower tray is the small variety of shapes and design solutions. The product is simple, no frills and designed to fulfill the only purpose - to collect water and drain it into the system. In general, the conversation about the types of metal pallets will be short - metal pallets can be classified according to two criteria.

A visual aid for installing a shower tray can be viewed in the following video.

Rectangular steel shower tray: installation technology

As mentioned above, one of the advantages of steel shower trays is its easy installation, which will be discussed later. For ease of perception of information, we will present it in detail and point by point.

1. Creation of a seat for a steel pallet. Installation of a steel shower tray, unlike acrylic, requires the preparation of a special seat, which serves both as a support for the tray and a place that hides all communications suitable for it. As a seat, a rectangular pedestal of small height can serve, the dimensions of which are slightly smaller than the dimensions of the pallet itself, or, if drainage communications allow, then just a recess in the floor. As a rule, in our houses and apartments, the drain pipe goes above the floor, so only a pedestal is needed. Laying it out, even without experience and relevant skills, is quite simple - it is usually made of brick. Four walls of small height are erected from this material, on which, after the mortar has dried, a metal pallet is laid.

   

   Installing a steel shower tray

2. Preparing the pallet for installation. Everything here is elementary simple - preparatory work means. Do everything according to the scheme supplied by the manufacturer, do not forget to check the correct installation of the gaskets and you will succeed!
3. The next step is to install a metal shower tray. First you need to take care of the correct connection to the sewerage system - a flexible corrugated hose is usually used for this purpose. The mediator between it and the socket of the sewer pipe is a rubber sealing cuff. After connecting the siphon to the sewer, you should not rush to strengthen the pallet on the seat - first you need to carefully check everything and make sure there are no leaks. Only after that it will be possible to do the final installation of the pallet.
4. You can fix a metal pallet in a recess or on a parapet using various adhesives, but in most cases it is used either silicone-based or mounting foam. Here you need to look at the place - the most common way to attach this plumbing fixture is its elementary wedging between the base and the tile. This method is only suitable if the installation of the pallet is carried out at the stage of repairing the premises even before. If the tile has already been laid, then the most optimal solution to the issue of fixing a metal pallet will be gluing it to the base or foam.

   

   Steel shower tray

Basically, that's all. After the mounting foam or sealant has hardened, all that remains is to tidy up the parapet itself (if it exists, of course). Usually, the supporting brick is faced with tiles, which are matched to match or the walls of the room. When the decoration is finished, all that remains is to take care of the curtain, and the simple one will be ready.

As you can see, a steel shower tray is not a difficult device to install - everything is elementary simple and clear. And the lack of appearance, which is usually attributed to him, rather depends on the inept hands of the master, who lays out the pedestal and tile it.

Installation of any shower enclosure or corner begins with the installation of a shower tray. A shower cabin is a wonderful addition to a conventional bath, and is quite capable of completely replacing it.

The shower cabin can be placed both in a small room and in a huge luxurious room stuffed with sanitary ware.

What shape and from what material the pallet would not be, the principles of its installation are similar.

• Preparing for installation
• Necessary consumables and tools
• Acrylic shower tray installation
• Installation of a ceramic shower tray
• Shower tray trim

Modern shower cubicles are equipped with:

• hydromassage;
• lighting and musical effects;
• tropical shower;
• working phone;
• aromatherapy, etc.

The more various functions there are, the more expensive the shower cabin, the more difficult it is to install. And it all starts with the installation of a shower tray.

Preparing for installation

Before proceeding directly to the work, as well as the preparation of consumables and tools, you must select the pallet itself.

Preparing a place for installation

The shower tray can have the following shape:

• square;
• rectangular;
• triangular with a beveled or rounded outer corner;
• U-shaped, etc.

Shower trays are made from a variety of materials:

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

Installing a shower tray is by far the most difficult part of installing a shower enclosure.

Steel pallet on a metal frame

There are several ways to install shower trays:

• on a metal frame;
• on plastic supports;
• just on a flat surface (ceramic trays).

Installing a shower tray is not at all necessary to do it yourself. You can purchase a turnkey cabin, and experienced specialists will quickly and with a guarantee mount it. This will increase costs, but will allow you to use the shower cabin on the day of purchase. But this is far from the only reason why it is better not to install some shower trays yourself.

Acrylic pallet on a prefabricated frame

Some types of shower trays are best left to professionals:

• Marble pallets are very heavy, they can break even at the measurement stage.
• Ceramic pallets - are afraid of even very weak blows.

Consider self-installation of acrylic and ceramic pallets.

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Necessary consumables and tools

1. Screwdriver and perforator;
2. Screwdriver Set;
3. Marker or pencil;
4. Drill with drills;
5. Electrical cable;
6. Sewer pipes;
7. fixing mixture;
8. plastic dowels;
9. self-tapping screws;
10. Plugs;
11. Concrete mortar, container for it;
12. Penoplex;
13. Master OK;
14. Silicone sealant.
15. Building level;

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Acrylic shower tray installation

Acrylic pallets are lightweight, they have the largest number of shapes and modifications. These models made of sanitary ware and sanitary ware are equipped with adjustable legs, mounting brackets and other fittings that allow installation to be carried out as quickly as possible.

Important: The weak point of acrylic structures is the lack of support under its central part.

Reinforcing the bottom of the pallet

When installing an acrylic shower tray correctly, special attention is paid to reinforcing the bottom of the tray.

Acrylic pallet installation diagram

Step 1. Preparation

Even before installing a shower cabin, water supply pipes, sewerage and electrical wiring must be installed in the bathroom:

1. Hidden wiring should be with a minimum number of "twists", and also have high moisture resistance.
2. Sewer pipes, as well as pipes for water supply, must have outlets to which hoses can be easily connected.

Step 2 Installation

1. The pallet is set strictly according to the level.
2. We fix the central part without losing horizontal accuracy.
3. Installation of acrylic pallets is carried out on monolithic supports or podiums.
4. For the perfect installation of an acrylic pallet, a thin line is drawn with a thin pencil along the wall tiles around the entire perimeter of the pallet.

Checking the horizontal level

Step 3. Fixing

1. The strength of an acrylic pallet is directly related to the size of the mounting clearance.
2. It is advisable to leave access to the sewer.
3. Additional elements of the foundation are bricks or steel pipes.
4. Thick rubber is placed on top of bricks or pipes.
5. Then the whole structure between the “acrylic pallet” and the floor is pushed tightly.
6. Fastening is carried out by applying mounting glue, then we fix the drain hole.
7. We connect the booth to communications.

Important: The easiest way to secure a pallet is by placing support bricks under its base.

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Installation of a ceramic shower tray

Installation of ceramic shower trays is not very common. Decorative ceramic shower trays are quite expensive, they are durable and beautiful, but cold and not resistant to mechanical stress, they can break when hit by heavy objects.

When installing a ceramic tray, do not forget about its fragility

Ceramic shower trays are distinguished by the fact that they have no free space under the structure, they do not require any supports, so they are installed directly on the shower floor. In this case, no reinforcement work is needed, but there are difficulties in providing access to the drain pipe.

Drain hole for drip tray

Installation and fastening of ceramic structures is carried out with tile adhesive or cement-sand mortar, followed by installation of a drain hole.

Installation of a drain hole for a ceramic shower tray

1. The pallet should be positioned so that the drain hole is as close as possible to the drain pipe.
2. With a pencil or marker, we mark the boundaries of the perimeter, as well as the location of the drain.
3. We cut out with an electric jigsaw the part of the floor where the siphon will be located.
4. To provide free access to communications, next to the first recess, we cut out the second section of the floor outside the structure for laying the pipe under the floor and the siphon itself.
5. We make an observation panel from a cut-out piece of the floor, equipping the edges of the cutout with slats.
6. In the place where the shower tray will stand, we apply PVA diluted with water.
7. After the glue dries, another thin layer can be applied.
8. The siphon is mounted to the drain, then the pallet is installed on the prepared solution in a horizontal position.
9. After the solution has dried (days), the siphon is connected to the pipe through the viewing panel.
10. The junction of the walls and the pallet is covered with a silicone sealant tape.
11. If the installation of the shower tray is carried out in a wooden building, then the walls are insulated with plastic wrap and roofing material.

Processing joints with sealant

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Shower tray trim

Whichever shower tray (acrylic or ceramic) you choose, the final stage of its installation is the finishing work.

Finishing is made depending on the type of installation of the shower tray:

• When constructing a frame for a support, the lining of the supporting structure is most often done with tiles. Then all seams are sealed.
• When installing a pallet directly on the floor, an “apron” device is usually used with mandatory waterproofing of the seams.

Important : When installing the shower tray, be sure to provide a slight slope towards the drain. This avoids collecting water after using the shower.

Which shower tray to choose in your bathroom is up to you. It is always worth thinking about this in advance in order to provide for all possible nuances. Whether you make a shower tray yourself, or install a purchased shower stall, first of all, you need to decide on the placement and appearance, water supply and sewerage schemes.

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High performance indicators have made shower cabins in demand not only for small bathrooms, but today they are also installed in prestigious houses or apartments as an alternative to bathtubs. Shower trays are considered one of the main elements of the cabin, the correct installation of them affects the convenience and duration of use. The pallet installation algorithm depends on its design features and material of manufacture.

Before buying a particular pallet, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of various options. What are pallets?

Depending on the material of manufacture, linear dimensions and geometric shapes, the cost of pallets varies over a fairly wide range. These characteristics also affect the installation methods of pallets. Professionals conditionally classify products into the following categories.

shower tray

Trays are best purchased complete with showers. If for some reason this option does not suit you, then a separate installation of the pallet is also allowed, and you will have to do the protective fences yourself. When choosing a specific model, it is recommended to pay attention to the following features.

1. Noise. The sound of falling water on steel pallets can cause discomfort to others. Especially if you take a shower early in the morning, and the interior partitions do not have high sound absorption rates.

   The loudest ones are made of sheet steel, acrylic ones are less noisy, all the rest do not make unpleasant sounds. When choosing, consider the number and daily routine of all those living in the apartment, the features of the room, the location of the bathroom in relation to other rooms.

2. Strength. Cast iron pallets are the strongest, steel is in second place, ceramic and plastic have almost the same indicators. If you have children, then it is better to choose durable models, if all residents are adults, then there are no restrictions on this parameter. The only remark - for plastic ones, it is necessary to provide for sufficiently strong stops along the maximum surface - the probability of deformation under heavy weight is excluded.
3. When choosing an installation site, pay attention to the features of existing pipes for draining water and the architectural characteristics of the room.
4. Price. The advice is one and universal - the cost should correspond to financial capabilities. But keep in mind that a high price does not guarantee the same high quality. For example, pallets made of natural stone are the most expensive. But in terms of actual performance, they take the last place. In this regard, we do not even consider this option.
5. Design. Choose a shower tray that blends seamlessly into your existing bathroom décor. As for color, white is considered not only traditional, but also the most versatile.

Video - Which tray to choose for your shower

After a decision has been made on a specific type, installation can begin. Installation depends on the design features of the pallet, this should be taken into account when buying and soberly assess your capabilities and skills. Choose such pallets, the installation of which would be within your power. We will consider three examples of the installation of pallets, the rest have no fundamental difference.

Step-by-step instructions for installing a pallet on foam concrete

Construction and installation works are among the simplest in terms of complexity, but increased care is required when connecting drains. For example, take a universal square plastic pallet.

Step 1. Decide on a specific installation location. We have already mentioned that you should pay attention to the existing scheme of engineering networks. The outlet of the drain pipe must be under the plane of the pan. Making sewers visible is allowed only in extreme cases. And then in the future it is recommended to take a set of measures to hide the pipelines.

Step 2 Purchase materials and prepare tools. In addition to the pan itself, you will need a siphon, a corrugated drain hose, a tape measure, a level, silicone caulk, foam concrete, tile adhesive, a caulk gun, a saw, a trowel, a tray, and a pencil or marker.

Step 3 Preparation for installation. The floor must be clean and level, the outlet of the pipe for draining water under the plane of the pallet. Put the pallet in the intended place and circle the outer contours with a pencil.

Step 4 If your pallet model does not have factory legs, then you need to put it on four stands cut out of foam concrete at all angles. The height of the stands is within 10 cm.

Step 5 Prepare the tile lay according to the instructions. Pay attention that there are no dry lumps in the mass.

Step 6 Apply glue to the back of the four coasters, set them in place, and lay the tray on top.

Using a level, align its position, check all four directions, they must be strictly horizontal. To do this, with gentle blows of a construction hammer or a trowel handle, tilt the blocks in the right direction.

Step 7 Wait a bit for the glue to harden. These four corner blocks will be beacons in height for the foundation for the pallet. From the same foam blocks with a hacksaw, cut out pieces to equip the entire structure. As a result, you should get a square under the entire perimeter of the pallet.

Practical recommendation. Do the masonry in the usual way, apply glue on the bottom and on the sides of the blocks. Constantly check the position of each element with a level, if deviations are detected, correct them. Further work can be continued only after a day.

While the foundation is maturing, install the shower and faucet. Place them at a convenient height, make sure that there are no leaks in the places of threaded connections.

Step 8 Place the pallet on the foam blocks and draw the location of the drain hole on the floor.

Get a plum. If necessary, tighten the inlet of the drain sewer pipe to the drain hole. In our case, special accuracy is not needed; the finishing connection is made with a flexible corrugated hose.

Step 9 Assemble and install the siphon. Very important work. Keep in mind that dismantling the plastic pallet on the foundation is not possible without damaging it. Such manipulations can be done with pallets with legs, but we will talk about their features below.

Make every effort to fully eliminate the risk of drain leakage. What should be done for this?

1. Read the assembly instructions for the siphon, check the technical condition of all its elements. Pay special attention to the condition of the rubber gaskets and seals.
2. During assembly, do not apply excessive force, install the rubber seals in the correct position. To facilitate the entry of plastic pipes into the seals, smear them with special lubricants, soapy or ordinary water. Never try to connect dry and with great effort. The fact is that the thin edges of the rubber seals are very easily damaged, as a result, a leak will definitely appear. It is impossible to notice it under the pallet in time; to eliminate the problems that have arisen due to the long-term effect of water on building structures, it will take not only a lot of time and effort, but also financial resources.

Step 10 Spread the upper perimeter of the block stand with glue, the thickness of the solution is about a centimeter.

Put the pan back in place, screw on the siphon, connect the flexible hose to the inlet of the drain pipe.

Step 11 Use a level to level the tray in a horizontal position.

Take your time, lower the edges very carefully. If you make a mistake and one edge of the pallet is tilted too much, then to eliminate the problem, you will have to disconnect the siphon, remove the pallet and start all installation operations from the beginning.

Step 12 Seal the joints between the pallet and the walls. Be sure to degrease the surfaces, clean them from dirt and dust. There is a wide variety of sealants, but we recommend that you use special plumbing silicone. They have a slight elasticity, due to which the fluctuation of the edges of the tray is compensated while taking a shower. In addition, the composition includes antiseptics that prevent the growth of microflora and pathogenic bacteria.

Pay attention to how ugly shower stalls look with black mold stripes around the perimeter of the pallet. This is a consequence of a violation of the rules for installing pallets. The disadvantage of silicone sealants is that after a few months it is necessary to revise the tightness of the seam. The fact is that the material begins to flake off in some places.

The sealant is applied using a special gun. Cut the tip of the tube at a 45° angle and carefully extrude the material into the slot. Do not leave gaps, irregularities can be removed with a finger or any object at hand of the appropriate width and length can be adapted. To prevent silicone from sticking to it, wet the item in soapy water.

Step 13 Proceed to facing the visible surfaces of the block foundation of the pallet with ceramic tiles. If the tile had to be cut, then it is better to place the cut at the bottom, and to improve the design performance, use special plastic or aluminum corners. They are sold in the store along with tiles.

This completes the installation of the pallet on the foundation, the final installation can be done only after the adhesive has completely cured. This will take at least two days.

Installing a shower tray with legs

This pallet is installed much faster, often a special plastic screen is included in the package, which allows installation without masonry work. If the screen is not included in the kit, then at the final stage the perimeter pallet must be finished with blocks or bricks of the appropriate parameters and covered with ceramic tiles. Before starting work, check the presence of all elements of the installation of the pallet and carefully read the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 1. Lean the pallet against the wall or place it on your work table. Find the places where the legs are fixed, they are factory marked or have an increased thickness due to the cast mounting inserts.

Step 2 Screw on the legs. Pre-adjust their height with a tape measure. The exact height setting must be done on the floor.

Important. Please note that each leg has a locknut to secure the element in the selected position. Make sure that all the locknuts are in place, otherwise you will have to remove the legs again to install the nuts.

Step 3 Install the pallet in the right place and decide on the method of connecting the water outlet. Depending on the location of the inlet pipe of the sewer pipe, additional connections will have to be made to connect the siphon. The siphon should be sold with the pallet, if not, then buy it separately. At the same time, pay attention that the dimensions of the equipment allow it to be installed under the pallet. If your own experience is not enough, consult with the shop assistant.

Step 4 Assemble the siphon, pay great attention to the quality of all connections, do not allow leaks. Remember that it will always take much more time to eliminate them than to build a quality one. Not to mention the financial side of the issue and possible negative consequences.

Step 5 Put the tray back in place and use a level to set it to a horizontal position. Control all the sides, do not allow a bias in any direction. Be sure to tighten the locknuts after adjustment.

Step 6 If there are metal profiles in the kit to stop the side surfaces against the wall, install them. Mark a specific location, use a level to check the horizontal position. Metal profiles are fixed to the wall with dowels, drill holes for them in the right places.

Important. If the walls are already finished with ceramic tiles, then all measures should be taken to prevent them from cracking during drilling.

How to avoid unpleasant situations?

1. Never drill a hole at a tile joint. During the installation of metal profiles, it is always possible to shift them slightly in one direction or another and thus choose a safe place for drilling holes. At the same time, such manipulations will in no way affect the strength of the fixation of the pallet.
2. Always work only with serviceable tools and sharp drills. Don't use too much force while drilling.
3. It is strictly forbidden to work with a drill in the hammer mode, ceramic tiles do not tolerate shock loads. The puncher turns on only after the thickness of the tile has been passed.

Step 7 Connect drain.

Never assemble rubber seals with great effort, lubricate them with mastics or at least moisten them with plain water. It is very easy to damage the seals, but they cannot be repaired, they must be completely replaced. The problem may arise when looking for an identical replacement. Especially often such troubles arise during the search for spare parts for imported pallets. It is not recommended to use silicone as a sealant during the assembly of water drainage, it will definitely peel off after a certain amount of time and leak.

Installing the pallet on factory plastic stands

Some manufacturers complete pallets with blanks of stands made of durable extruded polystyrene foam. Such structures are very low in height and require a different installation algorithm.

Step 1. Unpack the pallet, take out the stand blanks.

Step 2 Try on their length around the perimeter of the pallet, measure the desired parameters. To facilitate breaking off, polystyrene foam plates have vertical slots, it is enough to bend the material in this place a little and the extra piece will break off.

Step 3 Tilt the assembled plastic stand, place it on the pallet and mark the location of the stiffeners. Here you need to cut recesses along the height and width of the ribs. At the same time, make a hole for the drain pipe.

Screwing in the legs

Step 5 Assemble and attach the siphon to the drain. It should be located exactly in the center of the pallet. Try to make the adjustment in such a way that the gap between the floor and the stand is minimal. If the floor slopes towards the wall, then you will have to remove the stand several times, unscrew / twist the legs and re-check the horizontal position.

The master circles the frame with a marker

Step 7 Clean surfaces from dust, degrease, moisten with water.

In the center of the drawn contour, apply a little mounting foam. Apply foam to the top surface of the stand as well.

Step 8 Carefully put the stand in place, the pallet on it, check the location of the siphon again. It must be located exactly under the drain hole, otherwise there will be problems during its fixation to the pan. Screw onto the drain grid. At the same time, she presses the siphon against the tray.

Installing the pallet on the frame

Step 9 With great effort, press the pallet and leave it in this position until the foam hardens. In order to exclude the possibility of lifting the pallet with foam, it is recommended to press it inside with heavy objects.

Step 10 After the foam has firmly glued the pallet to the floor, start decorating the perimeter of the stand with ceramic tiles. On the second day, you can start sealing the joints. The algorithm for sealing work is no different from the options described above.

Practical advice. Even before installing the pallet, estimate its approximate height. Today in stores there is a large selection of tiles of various sizes, it is likely that you will be able to find the right one. And for an accurate fit, use the legs. Due to such manipulations, it will be possible to avoid trimming the tiles, and this not only speeds up the process of laying it, but also greatly improves the appearance of the bathroom.

If you do not plan to buy a complete shower cabin, then draw a diagram of the places where the brackets are attached, on which the protective plastic film will be hung. This is a very economical solution, but this option for arranging a shower room has more disadvantages than advantages.

Video - Pallet Installation Rules

Of the entire process of installing a shower stall, installing a shower tray is perhaps the most time-consuming process. Of course, the current level of technology makes it possible to completely abandon installation work - the installation of a shower box (i.e., a box-type cabin) provides the opportunity to purchase an already assembled cabin, which only needs to be connected to the water supply, electricity and water drainage to the sewer. However, this option is not always acceptable or optimal. Installation of a shower tray may be required where you would like the cubicle to fit into the interior, for example in the bathroom, or where you need to use non-standard materials and integrate the cubicle. Ultimately, a shower stall is one of many possible combinations of shower tray and shower screens, and everything else is just an extension of them. This article provides detailed instructions on how to properly install a shower tray.

What are pallets

According to their design, all pallets by thickness can be divided into:

• super flat (6-10 cm);
• flat (10-18 cm);
• deep (25-35 cm).

With regard to the shape of the pallets, we can say that they are very different, for example:

• round;
• polygonal;
• arbitrary shape.

Most of the pallets are produced universal - round and quarter circle (when you need to install a shower enclosure). The materials from which pallets are made make up a limited set:

• acrylic;
• cast iron;
• ceramics.

IMPORTANT! In each case, shower trays are covered with an anti-slip coating

But in terms of color, the trays, as a rule, correspond to the shower panel with which they go together and can be of any color. Installation of a shower tray (the video in this case is an overview) begins with the supply of sewer pipes and fixing their outlet.

Shower tray installation: VIDEO

Installing the shower tray

Installing a shower tray, as you can see from the video above, is not difficult in itself. Some difficulties may be caused by the joining of plumbing parts, floors and walls: uneven floors, old plumbing, etc. This may be partly due to the characteristics of the material from which the pallet is made, but in most cases this is due to the readiness of the site for it. Given the possibility of different depths of pallets, the need to create a natural flow of water, frequent uneven floors and walls, it becomes clear what problems those who want to install a shower tray with their own hands can expect.

If the installation height of the pallet is limited by the height of the room, then an additional floor excavation for the installation of the drain may be required.

In terms of the quality of pallets, we can say for a long time that acrylic pallets are much more comfortable than ceramic or cast iron ones: the latter are unpleasantly cold in the morning; however, the hygiene and durability of all three types of pallets is equally undeniable. Therefore, the installation of a shower box with any of these types of pallets, from a technical point of view, is absolutely identical, although the cost of acrylic pallets is higher.

New materials and systems without pallets

The market, as well as technology, however, does not stand still, and not so long ago a new material was offered to the consumer - kvaril - a mixture of quartz sand and liquid acrylic.

IMPORTANT! With a slightly lower thermal conductivity, this material is many times stronger than acrylic and can hardly be scratched; but that is why it is more difficult to restore it.

Also, unlike acrylic, which rolls from sheets, quaryl is nothing more than casting. This property of kvaril is widely used for decorative purposes, not only in the shower room, but also where a flush-mounted hygienic shower or something like that is usually installed.

For special aesthetes and, as a rule, to order, marble or sandstone pallets can be made. In addition to aesthetic satisfaction, a person who prefers cabins with such trays or concealed shower systems enjoys their ability to retain heat and absorb sound.

A distinctive feature of all pallets of this type, without exception, is the presence of adjustable legs, which greatly simplifies their use: the installation of a hygienic shower or shower rack does not require additional alignment work.

Shower drain and channel: everything can be even simpler

An alternative to the pallet can be the installation of a shower drain. In this embodiment, the presence of a pallet becomes superfluous, since the drain and drainage of water takes place according to a fundamentally new technology. Moreover, modern options for combining a shower channel or a drain can turn out to be the most successful solutions in specific conditions - drains can be of any shape.

In this way, the presence of a conventional shower head and drain can literally create a place for taking a shower out of the blue, both in an existing bathroom and in places where a shower system was installed for the first time.

Separate metal or steel floor drains that complement the overhead shower, such as the I-DRAIN, can be an indispensable solution in places where the installation of shower trays is not possible - they occupy only 54 mm of floor depth.

Since these are ready-made units, their installation instructions are quite simple and not very expensive, that is, their installation even outwardly looks much easier than installing pallets.

$ Cost of work and price of pallets

Here it would be appropriate to remember how much pallets cost and mentally add the cost of installing them, and then return to alternatives with channels and drains. So, prices for shower trays of popular brands (RAVAK, CERSANIT, KOLO, APPOLLO, TIMO) for comparison:

• in Kyiv are from 1000 hryvnia,
• in Moscow - from 9000 rubles.

Conclusion

Far from obvious, the advantages of pallets are the possibility of replacing them, a more comfortable look and higher hygiene. And although there are a number of models of trays with a corrugated surface, it is still more profitable to clean and maintain the tray area than, for example, the entire floor surface near the hygienic shower.

On top of that, pallets are created with special surfaces that prevent slips, falls and, as a result, possible injuries.