Shower cabins today are increasingly replacing the usual baths. If there is really little space, then a bath is an unaffordable luxury. Mounting a compact cabin is much easier, cheaper and more practical than installing a bathtub.

If you assembled a shower cabin with your own hands, you can save a lot, right? Moreover, the work is not particularly difficult.

We will help you choose best option plumbing fixture and correctly install it. The article provides step-by-step instruction on installation, as well as the specifics of the work performed when connecting different models shower cubicles.

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

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. Ceiling at shower enclosure no. 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 bath or sharko shower, flavored steam mode, different types hydromassage, additional functions, various backlights.

An expensive model of a shower cabin with a hydromassage function, lighting and deep pan. 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. Quality pallet must withstand a large load, and at the maximum allowable weight the user will not crack, bend or deform.

Shower trays are made from different materials.

Most popular models:

• faience;
• from artificial stone;
• enamelled;
• acrylic.

Faience. Everyone knows the material used in the manufacture of toilet bowls. The earthenware tray is completely hygienic, easy to clean and can withstand a lot of weight.

The disadvantage of faience is the strong “causticity” of the material: the surface of the pallet can be damaged even if, for example, a glass cup falls

Fake diamond- reliable and durable material, beautiful and hygienic, but expensive.

Enamelled pallets for shower stalls are cheap and durable. Of the shortcomings, only the fragility of the enamel should be noted. However, enamel coating can be easily repaired or replaced with acrylic. An additional minus is the roar of falling water on metal surface pallet.

Acrylic pallets are the most popular. acrylic surface does not absorb dirt at all, instantly warms up, does not darken over time.

Scratches on acrylic are completely invisible - this is important point, since the trays are often scratched when the shower cabin is assembled by hand, especially for the first time

Flaw acrylic pallets– inconvenience in installation, as installation is required special frame. As such, an aluminum structure with adjusting screws is used, with which you can select the desired height of the pallet.

Comparative review different types shower trays is presented in .

What are curtains?

The second most important element is the cabin curtains, which can be hinged and sliding. Hinged 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.

Do-it-yourself step-by-step installation of a shower cabin

How to correctly assemble a shower cabin according to all the rules without critical errors that will affect the functionality of the structure? This is quite possible and not even very difficult if you strictly follow the instructions and follow the rules for installing this sanitary ware.

It is difficult to assemble a shower stall from scratch if you have to work in a limited space, so all manipulations must be carried out slowly, in several stages, with additional assembly and adjustment of the finished structure.

This approach allows you to get by with only one pair of working hands, while professionals almost always work together to save time.

The home master, who decides to independently assemble and connect the shower tray, will have to perform a number of standard actions:

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Preparing for a quality build

A complete set of accessories is required. Before buying, you should carefully check the availability of all parts and their quality. If defects, damage and size discrepancies are found, it is necessary to demand a replacement part or refuse to purchase the selected model.

Also, for the assembly and installation of a shower cabin with your own hands, you will need a prepared place.

Set of tools:

• drill, and better screwdriver on the battery;
• drills for metal (6 and 3 mm), bits for self-tapping screws;
• building level (for regulating the pallet relative to the floor);
• curly and flat screwdrivers;
• adjustable wrench or a set of keys of the desired size;
• fum tape or tow;
• sealant for sealing joints.

If the kit does not include hoses for connecting hot and cold water, they should also be taken care of in advance.

Cabin installation: work procedure

On the preparatory stage work, a working platform is selected, where, in fact, the booth will be assembled. It should be noted that many models have big size, therefore it is recommended to assemble individual units in another room adjacent to the bathroom.

Preparation of a place for installation of a shower cabin. Important Requirements: connected communications (water supply and sewerage pipes), even base, waterproofing

All tools must be located so that they can be easily reached during work. You can assemble the booth on your own, but it is still strongly recommended to do it together, since at certain stages of the assembly, exact matching of some parts is required.

The walls adjacent to the booth and the floor must be even, without drops. You should start with . For pallets made of acrylic, the joint is treated with a transparent sealant.

First of all, you need to install a drain for dirty water. In another way, it is called "trap". In plumbing stores - a variety of models that differ in shape and size

The next stage is the installation of a steel profile structure on the bottom. Studs for legs will be installed on this frame a little later.

This is what the frame for the corner shower looks like. Bricks are often used as supports or concrete structures made from cement mortar do it yourself

Acrylic shower tray with screwed-in studs and one finished center leg. The studs are arranged so that the weight of the structure is evenly distributed over the entire area.

The short part of the frame has a special rigidly welded nut, which is needed for mounting the central leg. After the leg is screwed in, a nut is installed, after it a lock washer, then another nut.

We install all the other legs on the studs, after which the pallet can be moved to the installation site and leveled evenly using a level.

For deep bath trays, a more or less even horizontal line will suffice, but small trays must be set strictly according to the instructions, adhering to the indicated angles of inclination.

After half an hour, we carefully inspect the pan in order to detect leaks and microcracks. Then finally tighten all the nuts, fix their position. We connect the pallet with the drain system with a flexible hose.

Connecting the drain to the shower tray. Pay attention to the gap between the bottom of the product and the floor - it should be enough for laying and possible repair communications

Now you can proceed with the assembly of the walls, curtains and the installation of all other equipment, in particular, the assembly of the frame. To prevent corrosion, frames are most often made of aluminum. Each side of the frame, depending on the type of cabin, is assembled separately.

All joints from the outside are recommended to be treated with an acrylic-based sealant. For internal joints, it is better to use a colorless sanitary sealant. Almost all fasteners inexpensive models are made using self-tapping screws for metal.

For greater strength and durability of connections, it is recommended to replace self-tapping screws with M5 bolts, nuts and washers. All fasteners do not need to be immediately clamped to the stop - this is done only after installation.

The fasteners are finally fixed after all the elements of the shower cabin have been tested for functionality. After that, you can seal all the seams, joints and proceed with the assembly frame profiles.

As you can see, the installation and assembly of the shower cabin can be done by hand. However, before starting installation, you must definitely read the instructions and think over the procedure for carrying out the work.

Features of mounting different models

Each type of construction has its own characteristics, which should be considered during the installation process.

The nuances of installing open booths

Since the design of the booths open type quite simple and consists of one aluminum frame, assembly usually does not cause much difficulty. Having collected aluminum frame, immediately proceed to its installation on a pallet.

So that the cabin does not stagger or tip over during operation, almost all open-type models are attached to the walls with a transition profile in a vertical position

The end of the aluminum frame is attached to the transition profile wing with fasteners or special latches. All seams at the joints are treated with sealant. Once the frame is securely attached to the wall, the blind transparent elements are mounted.

The kit must include special fastening clips that are needed to fix the blind glass in the frame of the shower cabin.

The glass is fixed by pressing it firmly against the frame and fixing it with clips, but not too tight so that it does not crack. In open models of booths, sliding doors are most often provided. There are special rollers on the door frame. They are installed in the lower and upper guide grooves.

The specifics of the installation depends on the type of door construction. In order for the sashes to tightly adjoin each other, a magnetic plastic overlay is installed on their outer ends.

Assembly of closed structures

This option is almost identical to the technique described above, but with some minor differences.

The walls of the shower stall are assembled separately and attached to the pallet in a ready-made, assembled. First of all, the rear walls of the cabin are attached, in which the nozzles for hydromassage are located, and only after that the front part is installed.

Multifunctional shower cubicle closed type. Once the back of the booth is in place, connect the hydromassage equipment to the water supply and power supply.

During the installation process, they adhere to safety regulations and connect the flexible hoses of the booth to the hot and cold water supply system with the highest quality.

In closed models, the blind parts of the front panel are installed differently. Most often, additional aluminum profile parts are used for this.

For installation, the sheet is applied to the edge of the frame, the location of the reinforcing profile fastening is marked, which simultaneously plays the role of a stiffener for the entire structure.

Then, with a drill or a screwdriver, holes are made for bolts or self-tapping screws, the profile is pressed tightly against the glass and fastened to the frame. They seal all seams and joints, check the elements of the shower stall for functionality, and then install decorative panel(apron) on a pallet.

Remember that you need to focus on the instructions and the diagram for assembling the shower cabin.

Installation corner views simple and takes a little time, but for proper assembly you need to know some nuances, for example, the proportionality of the angular distance of the walls (+)

Before starting installation, make sure that the distance between the walls is at different height the same. The frame of the corner booth is very rigid, and after installation all the irregularities of the wall will be visible under the frame, in addition, water will enter the room through the cracks.

If you try to pull the frame closer to the wall, it may deform, after which it will not be possible to install the doors and blind parts of the booth.

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The quality of the assembly of the pallet depends on the performance further work, as it serves as a guide and supporting structure for frame

If the horizontal position was violated during the installation of the pallet, then the booth will warp and it will be impossible to put the curtains

Before attaching the metal frame of the shower stall, you should once again carefully check the horizontals with the verticals

If the work with the pallet was performed flawlessly, then the booth is assembled in half an hour, the curtains are installed without gaps and distortions, the upper trim is fixed without effort

The technology of mounting reinforced metal models requires a special approach and the creation of a reliable foundation.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

You can learn more about assembling shower enclosures by watching the following videos.

Accessible and fast about all stages of assembly:

The subtleties of installing a shower cabin "Liza":

As you can see, assembling a shower stall is nothing particularly difficult, with the exception of installing fancy models with rich functionality.

Do not forget to check all the details again for operability. Most likely, you will need to rewind, tighten and screw something else, but the installation experience gained will be very useful if you need to change or repair the shower stall.

Do-it-yourself shower cabin assembly step by step, photo and video instruction

Every day more and more more people decide to buy a shower cabin for their bathroom. And it’s not easy, because in our modern and fast pace of life, sometimes there is simply no time to take a bath. It turns out that the bath itself is idle and takes up space in the bathroom. just put a shower and still place a bunch of necessary things, for example washing machine or beautiful bathroom furniture.

But if everything is simple with a bathroom, they brought it in and set it up, and you can take water procedures, then with a shower cabin, the assembly and installation process is a little more complicated and longer. This scares many people and after buying they turn to professionals who assemble shower cabins.

• Video instructions for assembling and installing a shower cabin, using the Erlit shower cabin as an example

On the one hand, this is correct, but if you have hands and a head, then why pay extra money. After all, the price for the work of assembling a shower cabin can be very high, it all depends on the size of your bathroom and the size of your shower cabin .For example, if you have a large bathroom and a small shower, then it will be easy, simple and quick for the installers to assemble the product, and they will not take a lot of money from you, but still it will be at least three thousand rubles for assembly and installation.

Therefore, in this manual, we will consider how to assemble a shower cabin with our own hands, without resorting to the help of installers. Let us immediately draw your attention to the fact that almost all cabins, especially those made in China, are assembled in the same way. For example, assembling a shower cabin measuring 90 by 90 centimeters is not much different from assembling a shower cabin 80 by 80 centimeters, or 120 by 80 centimeters. Also by manufacturers, for example, assembling a Niagara shower cabin is not much different from assembling an Erlit shower cabin, or assembling a Water World shower cabin. Of course, there are exceptions and nuances, but the principle and algorithm of assembly and installation will be 80-90 percent similar.

• Video instruction assembling a rectangular cabin

Very often you can see a shower cabin in a showroom in some kind of store, and many may get the impression that it is of poor quality, everything rattles, staggers. But this is not so, because Often exhibition samples are assembled poorly, and its purpose is to show the assembled shower cabin visually. In fact, 80 percent of its performance depends on the assembly of the shower cabin, how well you assemble it, how long it will stand with you.

So, you bought a shower cabin. The assembly of the shower cabin is carried out in a clean, renovated room. Tiles, both floor and wall, must be laid out, by the way you can not lay out the tiles behind the shower cabin, and save on this.

Hot and cold water distribution and sewerage must be performed, below in the pictures you can see the connection diagram for shower cabins measuring 90 * 90 centimeters

and 120*80 centimeters

Also, if there is a radio, lighting or hood in the shower cabin, it is necessary to connect a socket with grounding.

If you are assembling a shower cabin in winter, then it should take room temperature. Therefore, after you have brought the boxes into the apartment, open them and wait a couple of hours.

Necessary tools for assembling a shower cabin:

1. Screwdriver or drill
2. Silicone sealant
3. Phillips screwdriver set and screwdriver bits
4. Wrench 14,17,19 or adjustable wrench
5. Drill
6. Level
7. Bullet
8. Pencil

The assembly of any shower cabin can be divided into several stages.

1. Pallet assembly (if disassembled*,)
2. Tray level adjustment
3. Assembly central panel(if not collected*)
4. Installation of rear walls and center panel (if it is dismantled)
5. Assembly and installation of front windows and doors
6. Installation of hinged and decorative equipment.
7. Roof installation
8. Sewer connection

*Some manufacturers supply already assembled shower trays, central panel, and back wall.

Before assembling, lay cardboard on the floor, this will help not to scratch the tray, and also protect the glass of the shower cabin. By the way, be careful with glasses, do not put them on tiles, only on cardboard. It is possible for one person to assemble a shower cabin, but it is much more convenient to invite an assistant, so the assembly will go faster and more conveniently.

STAGE 1. Shower tray assembly.

You can skip this step if you have a pallet already assembled, some manufacturers supply them already assembled. If so, then go straight to the second step.

1. Lay the cardboard from the pallet packaging on the bathroom floor
2. Take out the shower tray and put it upside down
3. Get it metal carcass, wind the racks and legs on it. Try it on the shower tray. Screw it on with the screws included in the kit. Tighten the nuts firmly using wrenches.

Attention, do not confuse the length of the screws, so as not to pierce the pallet. Also make sure that you screw the racks and frame of the pallet into the mortgages that are located on the pallet.

4. Screw the corners of the front panel around the perimeter of the pallet. Install the front panel.

5. Screw the drain to the tray.

The pallet is assembled.

Some, for greater strength of the pallet, before installing the frame, cut a blank from plywood along the radius of the pallet. Then the pallet is screwed, the following design is obtained: pallet-plywood-frame. It will be very reliable and durable. Or, for reinforcement, you can put bricks under the pallet, especially in those places where there is no frame. These measures, we recommend that you do to improve the reliability of the pallet.

2. STAGE. Adjustment of the pallet according to the level

1. Turn the pallet on its legs and place it in the place where you will have it.

2.Using a spirit level and twisting the legs, adjust the tray so that it is level.

You can also temporarily connect the drain to the sewer and try to draw water into the pan, and see how the water will go. If necessary, adjust the slope of the water with the help of the legs so that it can easily leave.

3.STAGE.Assembly of the central panel

If you have an assembled shower panel in the kit, then proceed to the next step.

1. Remove the central panel and accessories from the box (Mixer, Radio, Injectors)

2. Screw on the nozzles and mixer.

For even greater reliability, you can lubricate the contact points of the nozzles silicone sealant .

3. Screw on the faucet

4. Screw on the control panel.

5.Remove protective film from the panel.

4. STAGE. Installing the rear walls and the central pillar

You can skip this step if you have the back wall and stand assembled as a kit. This job is best done by two people.

1. Remove the back wall from the boxes (it doesn't matter if it's plastic or glass)

Look carefully at the holes, where is the top and where is the bottom, and also see which wall is right, which is left.

2.Install one wall on the pallet, having previously smeared with silicone sealant the place where the wall and the tray come into contact, tighten it with bolts or self-tapping screws (depending on what you have in the kit) pallet.

3. Gently support the rear wall and place the center stand on the pallet..Also lubricate the points of contact with the pallet and the wall with sealant, and screw them together. (bolts or self-tapping screws, depending on the configuration)

4. By analogy, carefully place the second rear wall on the pallet, lubricate the contact points of the pallet and the central panel with sealant and fix them with bolts or self-tapping screws. On this, the back wall can already stand by itself, you can not support it, but still be careful, as it is not very reliable.

5. STAGE Assembly and installation of front windows and doors

This work is also best done together with an assistant.

1. Carefully remove the doors and glass from the boxes and place them vertically. Be sure to spread the cardboard so as not to break glass, tempered glass has very fragile corners.Also take out the vertical,horizontal profiles,and rubber seals. Attention immediately determine which horizontal profile is the top and which is the bottom, they are sometimes different in width. Usually the top profile will be wider.

2. Put rubber seals on the side windows, lubricate them with sealant and insert them into the vertical profiles. Attention, you need to insert it evenly and carefully, if something doesn’t fit, you don’t need to hit it with a hammer or pull the glass to break. Take it out and try again. It often comes in very tight.

3. Using long self-tapping screws and a screwdriver, connect and screw the vertical and horizontal profiles. Carefully hold the horizontal profile, and get into the holes of the vertical profile with a self-tapping screw. First, you can screw the horizontal profiles to one vertical half with glass, then to the other.

4. Screw the corners of the side window holder to the horizontal profile.

5. Place the front wall together on the pallet, having previously lubricated the place of contact between the profile and the pallet with silicone sealant.

6. Fasten the front and back walls with self-tapping screws, you can also lubricate the contact point of the walls with silicone.

7. Screw the rollers on the door, usually there are 8 of them in a set, 4 upper and 4 lower, do not confuse.

8.Carefully fit the doors into the rails on the horizontal profiles

Also screw the handles to the doors.

At this stage, your cabin is almost finished.

7. STAGE. Installation of the roof

1. Remove the roof and remove the protective film from it

2. If you have a radio, extractor hood or backlight, then screw the speaker, fan and backlight to the corresponding holes. Also if available tropical shower screw it on. Sometimes it is located on the roof and the power supply is also screwed on and

3.Install and screw on the decorative covers that hide the fan and speaker

4.Install the roof and bolt it to the rear wall. The points of contact between the roof and rear wall You don't need to lubricate with silicone.

8. STAGE Connection to the sewer

1.Connect all the hoses that are located at the back shower cabin and exactly the hoses from the faucet to the overhead shower, hand shower. If you have hydromassage and foot massage, also connect these hoses to the faucet.

2. Connect the wires coming from the power supply to the control panel, speaker, hood and lighting lamps. (If you have these options in the shower cabin)

3.Move the cabin to where it will be and connect it to a hot and cold water and also to sewerage and to electricity (if you have functions related to electricity).

4.Also remember to remove the protective film from the pallet.

On this, the assembly of your shower cabin can be considered complete. As you can see, assembling a corner shower cabin with your own hands is not as difficult as it might seem. I hope our step by step assembly shower cabin will help you with this.

In this manual, we examined the assembly of corner showers with a deep tray, showers with low pallet, and also rectangular shower cabins are going about the same .

We also recall that the stages of assembling showers can be slightly interchanged, there is nothing wrong with that. And also, almost all shower cabins, almost all Chinese manufacturers, are assembled in almost the same way, with rare exceptions.

If the dimensions of the bathroom do not allow you to install a full-fledged bath, then you should consider purchasing modern shower equipment. And assembling a shower cabin with your own hands will save on the cost of the entire bathroom remodeling.

Since it is quite difficult to assemble a shower cabin yourself, and even in a limited space, we will carry out all the work in several stages, providing for additional assembly and final adjustment. This will allow you to get by with just a couple of hands, while specialists always work together for quick assembly.

In hardware stores today there are many models of showers that are installed on stands, giving only general idea about appearance and functionality. By the way, showers - great solution for .

Most of them have instructions for assembling a shower cabin, which contains only a few schematic drawings, which is not enough for assembly.

In practice, the installation of a purchased shower stall in your own room primarily depends on the method of its installation:

• corner shower;
• rectangular shower cubicle;

and also from the design:

• open type (only pallet and front side);
• closed type (with a roof and a back wall).

Depending on the room and the dimensions of the booth, you can choose one or another type of design and installation.

It is important to understand that Installing a siphon and a power frame in cramped conditions, so do not forget about the need for revision maintenance plumbing equipment further.

The location of communications is also important: water supply and sewerage, to which the entire system will be connected.

You also need to take into account the preferences of the residents, for example, the left-hand or right-hand location of the shower stall from the front door.

Being in the middle of a spacious trading floor it is very difficult to understand how organically this or that model of a shower cabin will fit into the bathroom.

Therefore, write down the dimensions of the pallet and at home cut out a stencil from cardboard that will help you navigate the location.

Having decided on the place, you need to determine the method of fixing the elements of the shower stall, which is highly dependent on the material.

On the models sold, the sides and bottom of the pallets are either reinforced with fiberglass or made of bare plastic.

Therefore, before assembling a shower cabin with your own hands, you need to prepare a solid foundation for constituent elements capable of supporting the weight of water and the weight of a person.

Plastic pallets of cheap booths often sag under the weight of water and a washing person, so it would be useful to build a power podium, even if this is not mentioned in a simple instruction.

In addition, you need to choose optimal height sump to allow water to drain when connected to the sewer system.

To do this, we arm ourselves with a level, open the package with a pallet, place it in a spacious room (for example, a kitchen) and start work.

We divide the work into 2 stages: first, we only bait the fasteners, then we bring the pallet into the bathroom, where we try everything on the installation site.

When checking connectivity drain hole to sewer tee, partial assembly of the shower cabin is necessary - the instructions should be nearby.

1. Setting the drain angle shower tray together with the attached siphon to the sewer tee:

1. turn the pallet upside down and screw the studs included in the kit into it;
2. we wind the limiters of the power elements (nuts);
3. we put power elements on studs;
4. we fix the siphon with a flexible hose;
5. using the level, we adjust the power frame so that it is 2-3 cm higher than the lower point of the siphon;
6. with the help of nuts we fix the power structure;
7. turn the pallet to its normal position and adjust the height of the legs. The bottom of the drain hole should be 5 degrees higher than the sewer tee.

To make sure that the slope will allow you to fully drain water from the pan, we attach drain hose to the tee sewer pipe and pour a bucket of water into the pan.

By speed, we determine the efficiency of the drain, if necessary, increasing the height of the pallet above the floor with the help of adjusting screws.

After making sure that the drain is tight, and the water is effectively discharged into the sewer, we proceed to the final installation of the pallet.

In the attached instructions, a step-by-step method of how to assemble a shower stall only allows you to see the attachment points, but does not explain how to do it in practice.

In fact, they are fused into the pallet at the factory wooden inserts into which the screws should be screwed.

In order not to damage the tray, since it is rather difficult to assemble the shower cabin in cramped conditions, we take it out of the bathroom again and carry out its final assembly.

1. Pallet assembly and field installation:

1. 1. we adjust their height using the level, achieving maximum compliance, because it will be very difficult to do this in the bathroom;
   2. check the fixation of all elements;
   3. we bring the pallet back into the bathroom and set it on the floor;
   4. we connect the drain hose to the sewer tee, reliably sealing it;
   5. connect flexible hoses to the water supply.

This knowledge could be enough to learn how to assemble a Chinese shower cabin.

After all, most of them are equipped with similar designs for installing a pallet, similar to the products of European and American manufacturers.

Warning:

If you have not been able to see hardware store how the shower cabin is assembled, especially the glass railing, we will immediately warn you that this is the most fragile element, so the most stringent precautions must be observed.

So we stock up on patience, because we have to assemble a shower cabin for ourselves with our own hands, therefore, there is no place for imperfections and hack work.

1. Glass railing installation

Depending on how the designs differ, the assembly of shower cabins also varies - installation instructions plastic fencing open-type booths ends with recommendations for sealing the contours with silicone.

On the sliding elements sealing gum is installed, handles are screwed and that's it.

But in closed structures clear actions are not spelled out, so you have to comprehend by experience, how to assemble a shower cabin yourself. But there is nothing to be afraid of, because everything is not so difficult.

After both side panels are screwed to the wall, together with the connecting adapter, they must be linked to the upper load-bearing frame, on which the illuminated cover and shower head are installed.

To more clearly understand how to assemble a shower cabin, videos on manufacturers' websites will help to see the simplicity of the process.

1. first we fix a horizontal panel on the wall connecting the side rails;
2. then insert into its grooves glass elements(panels) of the rear wall, having previously put on them a sealing silicone contour;
3. we fix the panels in this position with the help of fasteners from the shower cabin kit. Most often, these are plastic brackets that snap onto the panels;
4. install front panel, by simply connecting it to the side elements;
5. install side glass panels, similar to the method with the rear wall;
6. put on the top cover, also fixing it. We connect flexible hoses to the watering can;
7. install sliding doors, having previously fixed silicone rollers on them. We make sure that there are no distortions.

That's all, now you know. Naturally, you need to make sure that there are no leaks and that everything functions. It may well be necessary to tighten something, and the experience gained during assembly will help to quickly fix the problem.

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Instructions for assembling a shower cabin with your own hands

A shower cabin is a rational and comfortable solution for studio apartments or small bathrooms. Modern hydroboxes are so convenient that even the owners of spacious rooms increasingly prefer them. Sometimes a cabin is installed instead of a bathroom, and sometimes it is used as additional equipment. The shower cabin is assembled in several stages, each of which requires maximum accuracy and attention. Having become acquainted with detailed instructions, you can learn how to assemble a shower cabin yourself. Hydroboxes differ from each other in size, shape and a number of other design features. To properly assemble and install a shower stall, you will have to complete a number of organizational and preparatory steps.

Shower cabins differ in the materials of manufacture, the method of installation and opening of the shutters.

How to assemble a shower cabin with your own hands: preparation for work

Most likely, the manufacturer's instructions will be attached to the hydrobox. As a rule, such instructions are very approximate, and you are unlikely to be able to understand all the intricacies of assembling and installing the unit using it. Before proceeding with the installation of the structure, make sure that the floor in the bathroom is properly prepared for, that is, you have leveled the floor and taken care of its waterproofing.

Can only be installed on a flat surface.

If you have already bought a shower cabin and it is still in a disassembled state, then in order to assemble the hydrobox with your own hands in accordance with all norms and rules, you need to prepare the following tools and materials:

• good siphon;
• washers with an M16 hole;
• sharp knife;
• silicone sealant;
• building level;
• cross screwdriver;
• paint;
• spanners;
• brushes;
• gloves.

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How to assemble a shower stall: step by step instructions

The first thing you need to do is unpack the shower cabin and check the safety of all glass and structural parts. It is enough just to shake the package with glasses a little: if you do not hear rattling, it means that the glasses are safe and sound. Most important elements designs are stored separately. These are fasteners and accessories. Examine them carefully and make sure that everything is enough. You may need to purchase screws and washers separately.

The next step is to assemble the shower tray. The instructions for assembling the cabin assume that it is the shower tray that will be assembled and installed accordingly in the first place. This is done in the following way.

First, the pallet must be turned upside down. Take long studs and screw them all the way into the seats specially designed for this. In this case, you need to be as careful as possible: work with gloves, the shower tray is made of fiberglass, so it is better not to touch it with bare hands.

After all the studs are screwed in, washers must be put on them. A pallet frame is put on the prepared base. Since fiberglass is notoriously not a particularly flat material, it will not be superfluous to lay the bottom with some other suitable material to compensate for unevenness. The trim must be welded so that it does not point towards the shower tray, otherwise it will be skewed. On the short support of the shower tray, you need to find a special welded nut, which will be used as a seat for the central leg.

Using self-tapping screws, it is necessary to tighten the mounting beams to wooden bars. Do not tighten the bolts until the self-tapping screws are tightened. Otherwise, there will be distortion. If there are not very neat or rusty places, then they can be painted over with paint.

The pallet is equipped with legs that must be leveled with building level. Place supports under the legs.

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Installation of the pallet and siphon

After the pallet is assembled, it is necessary to align the legs on which it will stand. You can read in the manufacturer's instructions that at this stage the installation of the hydrobox involves the installation of a screen.

Following this advice is not entirely rational: despite any designs, the screen must be fixed last, otherwise it will interfere with your further assembly and installation. What needs to be done at this stage is to prepare and secure the screen brackets accordingly.

The technology assumes that you install the so-called. automatic siphon, i.e. foot plug for drain. It is best to use a plumbing wrench for this job, but this is not required.

You can make such a siphon yourself by bending a piece of corrugation, however, it will be much more reliable to purchase a high-quality factory product.

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The procedure for installing the walls of the shower cabin

Further, the instructions for assembling and installing a shower cabin tell you to proceed with the construction of the walls of the future shower. The glasses do not have any marks, and in order to understand where the bottom is, where the top is, you just need to look at the number of holes - there are more of them on top.

As for the guides, wider ones are used on top, and thinner ones on the bottom. The glasses of the structure have a special edge, so you can insert them into the arch without any problems.

Insert the glass, lift it up and seal the guides with sealant. This is a prerequisite, the implementation of which will allow you to assemble a shower stall with high quality and reliability. Only after that you can fasten the glass with a screw.

A further scheme for installing a shower stall is as follows:

• the arch and racks are fastened with self-tapping screws from the bottom and top;
• a sealant is put on the glass;
• the pallet is treated with sealant next to the guides. At this stage, you need to ensure that the silicone does not cover the drain;
• silicone is applied to the joint of the side panel of the hydrobox, and then to the entire pallet.

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Assembling a shower cabin: video with explanations of the masters

Buying a new shower enclosure is always a pleasant experience. And if you also install it yourself, then the joy of acquiring it will be doubly pleasant. And if you are worried about the upcoming assembly of the shower cabin - the video will help you understand the sequence of assembly work.

General view teaching materials coined as effective remedy learning. That is why today every manufacturer of shower cabins tends to post a similar video on their website. After all, the manufacturing company:

• Cannot guarantee the qualifications of store employees and shopping centers who sell their products;
• Therefore, it seeks to protect its products from far-fetched complaints caused by improper installation.

Tip: If you do not know how to assemble a shower cabin yourself - the video will help you get a general idea, and equip useful tips masters.

What is not on the manufacturer's video

Immediately, what catches your eye in the video is the mass free space to assemble a shower cabin. You must also do:

• Assemble the main components in a spacious room;
• And only then bring them into the room;
• And in place, mark the location that will allow you to use the assembled shower cabin as comfortably as possible.

Another point that you should pay attention to is the place prepared for installation. In practice, this happens very rarely, because:

• A shower cabin is purchased by most buyers at the stage of bathroom renovation;
• The location of the communications has not yet been determined;
• The level of the drain pipe is also not indicated;
• There is no electricity supply for cabins with a steam generator or lighting.

All these operations you will need to carry out With independently. And for this you need to find and watch a video on bathroom renovation for the installation of shower cabins. After all, manufacturers give recommendations only on the assembly of their models.

What to pay attention to

Let's get back to the video - how to assemble a shower cabin without the help of professional installers. After all, options for self-purchase and delivery are justified, because:

• You immediately after the purchase receive the goods;
• Deliver it yourself to your home or country house;
• Ready to start installation immediately
• Thus, saving at least 30% on the cost.

You can also watch a video that will help you navigate in choosing the model that suits you best. And also to define additional functions that will significantly expand its functionality:

• Handrails, shelves, seats;
• steam generator;
• Hydromassage;
• Speaker system ( , MP3);
• Backlight, etc.

Tip: if the assembly of a shower cabin seems complicated to you on the video manufacturer's website, do not be lazy and write down the main stages of work.

Shower cabins

Your desires and possibilities are the main criterion for choosing a shower cabin. You can:

• Buy a European product;
• Purchase products from Southeast Asia;
• Buy domestic.

You can learn about what awaits you when choosing one or another option from the following video review.

shower boxes

This type of bathroom equipment has more functionality:

• But are they important enough to overpay for them?
• How difficult is this product to assemble?
• Whether there is a service centres in your city, because a lot of functions can be compromised due to a small breakdown and lack of spare parts?

Tip: the video instruction for assembling the shower cabin will already give you an idea of ​​the complexity of the work ahead. And you will be able to understand in advance whether you are able to do the entire volume of assembly and installation operations.

Watch another video - alternative. Today, many buyers are renting own work warning others from common mistakes. For example, assembling a shower cabin yourself - a video from a customer who bought a HUPPE shower cabin.

shower enclosure assembly process

By identifying interesting and comfortable model shower cabin, be sure before buying:

• Watch the video on the manufacturer's website;
• Write down controversial and incomprehensible moments of the assembly;
• When visiting the store, ask questions about the steps you are interested in.

Tip: sellers are interested in you buying goods from them. Therefore, they will gladly share with you the secrets of assembly. Moreover, the manufacturer is also interested in this, with which the sellers have established a technical support function.

Conclusions:

As you can see, video reviews allow you to analyze the plumbing market long before buying. And you can determine for yourself not only the most interesting model, but also to assess their ability to assemble it.