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Installing & maintaining a shower
How do you install a shower tray and what safety aspects do you need to consider? Find out more here.
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At a glance
Different installation options are available.
Care and precision are important when installing a shower.
Installation sequence: shower tray first, then tiles?
A non-slip shower improves safety
Installing a shower: points to consider in advance
Before you go about installing a new shower, there are a few points you need to consider. The location and required space are just as important as the layout of the washbasin and other fixtures. Consider the shower installation when planning your bathroom to ensure you make best use of the available space.
Selection of components for a shower
- Different components are needed to install a shower cabinet or built-in shower. In most cases, a shower tray is the best choice as it combines practical benefits with easy installation and cleaning.
- A shower will, of course, need taps and fittings.
- A shower screen or curtain is essential for a shower cabinet.
- Storage, such as shelves or alcoves in the shower, is also important to organise toiletries and keep them within easy reach.
How do you install a shower tray?
Professionals offer different options for installing shower trays. The level-access method is a particularly popular choice. Alternatively, the shower tray can also be mounted on a base. The installation method will depend greatly on the situation in the bathroom. For example, the pipe routing will guide the choice of solution. Professional installation of a shower tray consists of several steps:
What maintenance is required for a shower?
Always dry the shower tray after use to prevent limescale stains.
Shower screens, shower fittings and the shower tray benefit from regular cleaning. This will prevent limescale and other deposits.
To treat limescale, use household remedies such as vinegar, baking powder or bicarbonate of soda and a soft cloth.
Remove hair and soap residue from the drain to prevent blockages.
Check the seals on shower doors and fittings to ensure they are in good working order.
In the event of any damage to shower joints or components, arrange for repairs to be carried out as soon as possible. Mould can quickly form in cracks.
Silicone joints in the shower should also be replaced if necessary. But who can regrout a shower? You can ask either a tiler or a sealing specialist to handle this task.
Replacing the bath with a shower
Out with the bath and in with a shower? There can be many reasons why swapping the traditional bath for a shower can be a good idea. If you are a tenant, you will need to ask your landlord about this. Here are a few situations where switching from a bath to a shower makes sense:
What does the swap involve?
The first step in the conversion is to remove the old bath. After the water has been switched off and the bath removed, the connections will need to be reinstalled. Before the new shower or shower tray can be fitted, more tiles will need be removed. Everything is then sealed, retiled and finished with silicone.
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