The efficiency of shower cabins is achieved by a well-balanced combination of heat and the beneficial effects of water. The design of shower cabins is not an end in itself, but is designed to provide water circulation. Everything should correspond to harmony, and especially convenient shower tray, from the correct setting of which depends a lot.
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We select the shower tray for the cabin
A significant element in the installation of the shower is a shower tray, the main function of which is to ensure the drainage. Selection for the subsequent installation of a drainage element should be based on such parameters:
• size and shape
• fabrication material
• Siphon hole diameter
• the presence of a support or front panel with a mount.
Therefore, the correct installation will depend on the complete compatibility of the plumbing fixture with the declared characteristics. Naturally, for different shapes and sizes of shower trays it will be necessary to select and correctly connect the drain siphon.
dimensions and shape
There are the following types of pallets:
• Narrow, from 80 to 90 cm in size
• Medium - sizes from 90 to 105 cm
• Wide, with dimensions over 105 cm.
In height, there are deep and low shower trays. The height of the deep pallet can reach from 15 to 39 cm.
The shape of shower trays can be:
• Square
• Round and semicircular
• Rectangular
• rectangular-asymmetric
• pentagonal
• in the form of a quarter of a circle.
Some models of deep pallets can be equipped with bumps and represent a mini-bath.
Dimensions and shape of the pallet should be oriented to the parameters of the shower and its location (in the center or corner of the bathroom). Corner shower trays allow you to save a small space, where the cabin will be installed.
For example, shower tray Ravak Genta Pro 90 trapezoidal shape designed for installation directly on the floor or on the legs on the tiles. Technical specifications suggest this:
extra flat tray, depth 15 cm, dimensions 90x90 cm, with anti-slip coating. Material - artificial cast marble, the owner of increased wear resistance.
Let's say that shallow shower trays are mounted without a skeleton, and deep pallets with high sides on a frame made of metal.
What materials are used to make a shower tray
Manufacturers of sanitary products produce pallets made of such materials:
• acrylic
• ceramics
• Steel.
The most popular are shower trays made of acrylic. Attractive durable color and gloss acrylic, as well as surface quality, resistance to UV radiation and good noise-damping properties. Installation of a pallet made of acrylic is produced on a metal frame, which is supplied together in a complete set.
Ceramic pallets are the most durable. The shower trays are not noisy under the elastic water jet and the surface is not slippery.
Compared with other types of pallets, steel pallets are considered to be lighter in weight. Therefore, the installation must be carried out on a metal frame.
How to install the shower tray by hand
installation of a shallow pallet
Depending on the model of the pallet and the presence of legs, you can install a low pallet on the foundation (podium) and on the floor level.
The installation of the pallet will consist of the following stages:
• surface marking in the shape of a pallet
• installation and fixing of internal supports under the bottom
• connection of water and drain siphon in place
• erection of the foundation (podium) under the pallet
• gluing along the perimeter of brick supports
• installation of pallet on stands
• ensuring the tightness of the side joints
• installation of the top siphon insert and o-ring into the drip tray
• Exterior finish of the foundation.
The shower tray is collected and installed without fixing. After carrying out the control check for absence of a leak, the pallet is fixed definitively.
In more detail, the process of assembling a shallow tray is shown in the video.
installation of a deep pallet
Installation of the pallet with high sides produces on the frame by a special technology, which consists in assembling the frame and simultaneously fixing it directly on the bottom of the pallet.
The support consists of steel guides and 4 legs.
For the deep tray, it is necessary to connect the front panel with the fastening with the steel guides on the legs located on the support.
For example, the bottom shower tray SWAN AVARO reinforced with a 15 mm thick chipboard with four stiffeners.
What will be necessary to undertake:
Turn the pallet upside down to attach the metal supporting beams. Bearing beams are included in the kit and are pipes with a section of 10x10 mm. According to the assembly instructions, the carcass tubes are screwed in parallel or crosswise.
Then the pins are inserted into the ends of the pipes, which will serve as legs of the pallet and provide the necessary rigidity to the frame. The studs are equipped with adjustable thrusts on one side and washers with nuts on the other side. With the help of thrusts, we make leveling of the corners of the pallet body.
After assembling the frame of the pallet, install the siphon. The tray is turned over and set in place. After installing a deep pallet, we seal the edges near the joint of the walls.
Recall that the peculiarity of siphon models for the pallet is a universal flange, which can be used in conjunction with waterproofing composite and clamping flange, fixing the film of waterproofing.
How to install a deep pan, shown in the video.
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