How To Install Shower Doors And Shower Enclosures: Earlier, a person would have to call in a handy man or a plumber to handle shower installation and associated procedures because of the fact that installing showers used to be difficult. However, times have changed. Bathroom fittings markets across the world now boast of ready to install shower units. ‘Ready to install' implies that these can be installed by the customer himself without requiring help from a professional plumber. In fact, it has become a trend and many people these days are installing shower packages. Even though these productscome with instructions on how to install them, many people still have trouble with the whole process. The following are some tips on how to install shower doors.
1. The first point which should be noted is that these shower enclosures need proper plumbing to work. This implies that installing these productsin an area which already had shower fittings would be easy but if a new area is being considered then the plumbing needs to be taken into account. Therefore, it is safe to assume that the claims of the product'scompany with respect to the installation time exclude the plumbing aspect of the installation.
2. Before buying, the prospective installer should have an idea of the space that is available to him or her. The shower tray should be chosen with the available space in mind. Similarly, while buying the shower door, the prospective consumer should ensure that the product matches with the height, width and other dimensions of the area where he or she wants to install it.
3. The first thing which should be installed is the shower tray. However, before placing the tray, the installer should ensure that the tray is inclined towards the drain so that the water can drain out easily.
4. After the tray has been placed, it should be sealed with a reliable sealant that is known for its durability. Some research may be in order here as a bad sealant can leak and damage the flooring. Asking at a hardware store is one of the better ways to acquire a quality sealant.
5. Now, it is time to install the vertical components of the whole product. While installing, the installer should leave some space between the ceiling of the shower door and the room ceiling. The next step varies on the basis of the kind of productthat the consumer has acquired. Although, the majority of such productsare screw based, there also exist products without screws. These new types are based on the slot and lock system. The following are the two ways.
a. If the productis screw based, then the installer should screw the same to the wall and then seal it with silicone sealant. As was the case with the tray, the silicone sealant should be of high quality.
b. If the product is screw less than the lock and slot technique should be used as per instructions to install it. Subsequently, the sealant should be used on the edges in order to seal it. In both cases, the shower door should be left to dry for at least 24 hours or as per the sealant's requirements.
