How to connect a shower cabin with your own hands

In the modern world, more and more people give their preference to showers. There may be several reasons. Water saving - even a cab with a very high sump does not require a lot of water. Lack of space - in many new buildings, architects prefer to increase the size of rooms by reducing the area of ​​the bathroom. This leads to the fact that in order to increase the area in small bathrooms, people dismantle the bathroom, preferring a shower cabin. Convenience - based on your own comfort and more.

Dangers and installation errors

It is recommended to pay special attention to the installation of the shower cabin. Before you start assembling the booth yourself, you should carefully study the theoretical part. You should be fluent in the tools and materials you will be working with. It is better to read the instructions once again than to pay a lot of money to fix an incorrectly installed pallet or laid pipes and hoses.

Immediately after purchasing the shower cabin model you like, be sure to check the package contents. The number of items in the passport list should exactly match the number in the box. Carefully inspect all components - doors for scratches, rubber products for flaws, count the number of fasteners. If you suddenly find uneven edges, cracks, scratches on something, or if you miss something, you should issue a return of the goods with the presentation of all documents.

Revealing the absence of any parts already during the installation process can lead to their forced replacement with those that are at hand, which means they can significantly affect the quality of how you assemble the booth.

You need to be aware of the consequences that the installation of an incorrectly assembled shower stall can lead to:

• the appearance of mold at the seams;
• depressurization;
• leaks;
• flooding of one's own and a neighboring apartment;
• poor drainage due to the lack of sufficient space between the siphon and the sewer pipe.

The design of modern models is most often developed taking into account the fact that a person who does not have a special education in the plumbing field can undertake the assembly.

The installation process may resemble a complex constructor, however, thanks to illustrated instructions, specialized articles and videos on the Internet, anyone is able to assemble a shower cubicle without resorting to the help of a wizard.

Tools, materials and consumables for installation

All modern models of shower cabins come with detailed instructions, thanks to which the hand-made installation of the structure does not become a big problem for a person with "straight hands".

Before starting work, you need to prepare, namely, purchase all the tools and materials that do not go into the design. Most often, most models include a siphon for connecting the cab to the sewer pipes.

When connecting the sewage system, you must have:

• screwdriver;
• cross bits for a screwdriver;
• cross and slot screwdrivers;
• adjustable or gas wrench.

In case you have purchased a shower cabin with additional functions, it is important to know that they will work efficiently at a certain pressure. If the water pressure in your house does not correspond to this mark, you will need to purchase and install a water pressure reducer.Also, if the water quality is poor, you should think about installing filters for mechanical water purification.

Materials required for the installation of a shower stall:

• Hoses. A standard shower enclosure requires approximately two hoses, approximately 1.5 meters long.
• Compression fittings are special elements for connecting and routing certain sections of pipes and hoses.
• Level - for fixing the pallet. Sanitary transparent sealant, namely antibacterial colorless silicone of thick consistency. It will be necessary to lubricate the seams and joints of the cab. The sealant is used to create waterproofing of joints and joints.

Installation and installation point by point

Before you start the installation yourself, you need to remember that this requires a certain amount of time and energy. Before the actual work, we advise you to make a preliminary assembly, which will allow you to evaluate the scale and dimensions of the shower stall.

Then follow the next steps:

1. Install the pallet. The first thing to remember when installing a pallet is that a margin of height for the entire pallet of at least 15 centimeters is required. In order for the used water to drain into the drain without problems, you need to install the drain pipe in the following sequence: you need to remove the apron elements; raise the back of the pallet; a hose must be laid on the drain knee; Fix the second part of the hose in the drain hole. Remember that the higher the sump is above the drain, the faster the water will drain into the pipes. For quick drainage, the pipe should be installed with a slight slope. Using a long level, you need to place the bottom of the pallet horizontally. Choose a convenient location by adjusting the special supports, which should then be fixed with locknuts. Next, using the clamping nuts, the drain is mounted, connecting the siphon and the pallet. It is imperative to ensure that there is a gap between the cab and the floor. The larger it is, the faster the water will drain.
2. Then you should connect the cabin pallet to the water supply. To do this, put compression fittings on the pipes or use a special connecting adapter, which requires pipes of different diameters. All joints must be covered with a sealant. The hoses connected to the piping should be connected to the inlets and on the rear wall. Check the water supply and check all connections to ensure they are sealed.
3. Make the installation of the central and rear panels of the shower stall. Before starting the installation, all internal elements must be installed. Secure the mixer, tap and shower control panels. After assembly, the panel is inserted and screwed onto the frame previously attached to the pallet. Fasten the back wall with staples. And at the end of the assembly, insert the doors by screwing special rollers into the canvases, which are located on the sides. The process is complete. Remember to re-inspect all connections before using the shower.

Assembly and operating tips

Before starting the installation of the cabin, it is already in the bathroom, it is advisable to assemble it completely without using fasteners. This should be done to understand what should happen at the end of the assembly.

Before using the shower cabin for its intended purpose, you should wait until the silicone between the seams is completely dry. The use of any devices, including plumbing ones, provides for periodic inspections to monitor the quality of shower cabins. And warning of any possible problems (for example, loosening of fasteners on the doors).

If you did the assembly yourself, disassembling the cab will not be a problem. Just follow the reverse order of installation of the shower enclosure.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it should be said that self-assembly of a shower stall is a process that requires care and knowledge, so do not be lazy before starting installation to familiarize yourself with all sorts of information on this topic.And remember that self-assembling a shower stall can save you a lot of money and increase your confidence.