Bathroom is of great importance for every person. Having woken up, he goes to wash, brush his teeth, tidies himself up, takes a shower after a working day or walk. However, there are not so many lucky owners of large rooms, therefore, for a more comfortable use of space, many save every centimeter. They equip walls, equip niches, instead of bulky cast-iron bathtubs, hydromassage boxes are installed. The construction market offers a wide range of finished products, but you can build a shower yourself. For example, a do-it-yourself shower tray is installed in one of the free corners, a partition is erected around it on one side, and a door is hung on the other.
Trays are an integral part of the shower, some models can be used as an independent sanitary installation. They are designed to collect and drain the water used in the shower. Home-made designs will cost much cheaper than purchased counterparts, and with self-installation you can save on the services of a construction company. The main advantages of such products include:
the ability to choose the shape, size and volume that meet the parameters of both small-sized rooms and spacious rooms;
determination of the most suitable design and color scheme, which will allow you to fit an element into an existing interior, make it an independent accent;
selection of building materials meeting the requirements;
establishing the optimal location for the structure;
choice of a complete shower tray.
Of the shortcomings of such structures, it is difficult to single out anything other than the time spent. However, improper installation will lead to trouble:
in the absence of tightness of the structure, water can get into the junction of the walls and the floor covering, which will contribute to the formation of fungi;
inaccuracy in fixing the drain system will lead to its failure.
The choice of place and determine the size
When drawing up a project, determining the type of structure, it is initially necessary to choose a location.This parameter largely depends on the size of the bathroom, its layout, placement of plumbing communications.
You can make water pipes in any area, but it’s more difficult to organize the optimal slope for the drain. The riser must be as close as possible. Otherwise, you will have to raise the floor level, which will lead to high costs, and in some rooms it is generally impossible to perform such actions.
After choosing the right place, you can start calculating the size of the pallet. The dimensions of the product are selected taking into account such factors as the area of the bathroom, the physical characteristics and wishes of each family member, the location of other elements, the presence of a minimum free area in front of functional sanitary objects.
Also, when choosing a form, in addition to the basic requirements, consider its compliance with the interior of the sanitary facility.
Selection of materials for the manufacture of pallets
The most elementary way in the construction of a whirlpool box will be the use of finished products. Manufacturers offer a wide range of pallets made of different materials: cast iron, steel, ceramics, artificial stone, acrylic mixtures, wood, plastic. But the use of factory models with a seat does not suit everyone, not only because of standard forms, but also the lack of author's design.
With the independent construction of the pallet, the choice of building materials for the foundation does not differ in variety. It can be either cement screed or brickwork. In the first version, when pouring concrete, a standard cement-sand mixture with the addition of plasticizers is used. In the second - red, ceramic brick, which is not afraid of moisture.
An important role is played by the waterproofing of the room, on which its integrity, the absence of extraneous odors, depends. There is a wide variety of insulating materials - from penetrating to rolled.It is also worth paying special attention to the drainage system, choose the most suitable ladder.
Unlike the building materials used to prepare the base, the choice of decorative finishes is richer. Mosaic, natural, artificial stone, ceramic tile, plaster, paint can be used here. Such an assortment will allow to give the shower cabin any design that matches the design of the room.
Types of drains for draining - which one to choose?
There are two ways to organize drainage in boxing: using channels or ladders. The first option includes a drainage tray, a section grate, a drain pipe. Products are made of ceramics, plastic, metal. In the second form, we dwell in more detail, because often channel drainage is attributed to its variety.
Trap - sanitary equipment designed to collect and drain drain water from the shower cabin to plumbing communications. In addition, it performs a number of useful functions: it prevents the penetration of extraneous odors, filters the liquid, and allows cleaning the sewage system without any problems.
The product has the following design:
stainless steel grill;
hair retention grill;
rubber compressor;
sealing flange and ring;
protective cover for installation work;
shutter from smell;
housing;
one by-pass pipe or two in straight-through models.
Ladders are made of cast iron, high-strength plastic, stainless steel. Finished products may vary in many ways:
By type of construction: horizontal, vertical.
By the installation method: point, wall, corner, built-in.
By type of shutter: hydraulic, dry, mechanical, with non-return valve.
By the number of conclusions: single-, two-channel.
In height - depends on the type of pallet.
By the presence of additional elements and the decor of the lattice.
Pallet device
The device of a shower tray depends on its type (brick, concrete), the presence of a layer of insulation, a warm floor system. Consider, for example, a standard construction device:
Concrete base;
Base coating waterproofing;
A layer of insulation from expanded polystyrene plates;
Gangway, sewer pipes, mounted in a heater;
Wormproof waterproofing;
Concrete screed;
Tile adhesive;
Mosaic, ceramic tiles.
The shower drain can be installed in two main ways: pour concrete with the base or over the finished floor. In the first embodiment, the drain pipes are below the floor and cannot be seen, in the second case they will have to be masked. It should be borne in mind that the drainage device has a minimum height of 6-7 cm. It is also required to observe a pipe slope of 1 cm per meter towards the riser outlet. Accordingly, the floor level after installation will rise significantly.
Waterproofing - what material to choose and why it is needed
The bathroom usually has a small area, and its ventilation can not always cope with the increased humidity formed by condensate. In the shower, pure water falls on the floor and decoration materials. If you do not provide for waterproofing, then moisture can easily absorb, seep through the ceiling, which will lead not only to unpleasant situations with neighbors, but also to the destruction of walls, cladding, mold and an unpleasant odor.
The choice of this or that type of waterproofing largely depends on the available means, preferences and skills of the master.When installing a high shower cabin, several different types of insulation are usually combined, for example, the base is covered with bitumen, and roofing material is used for the intermediate layer.
Partition and doors - plastic or glass
A self-made shower box will be able to surpass purchased analogues. In addition, choosing the size for the individual parameters of the pallet will be very problematic. The installation of partitions and doors is done on a finished foundation, after the completion of wall and ceiling cladding.
The best of materials for self-construction of enclosing elements is glass. If the budget allows, you can order shockproof triplex or opt for 8-10 mm thicker versions, pasted with a special film. Also, plastic panels and polycarbonate are used to make these parts.
Glass surfaces, unlike plastic parts, do not fade over time, it is easier to look after them and clean them from pollution. In addition, from an aesthetic point of view, they look much more attractive. Plastic will cost much cheaper, it is much easier to work with it, it has a small weight. Models made of expensive polycarbonate are a little more expensive, but they are not inferior to glass in their characteristics, and in some aspects even surpass it.
Phased construction of a pallet with formwork
Before starting construction work, regardless of the selected materials, preparatory measures are carried out. With a thorough repair, all plumbing fixtures are removed from the room, after which the old flooring and wall cladding are removed. If defects are found, potholes on the floor, they are cleaned from dust, filled with cement mortar. Then the surface is primed in two layers. At the junction of the walls with the slab, a waterproofing film is glued. Then the floor is treated with bitumen mastic.
When carrying out installation work, a few simple rules should be observed:
Disconnect electrical wiring in the room, insulate it.
Close all openings of incoming pipes to prevent clogging.
Follow the safety rules when working with the tool.
Materials and Tools
To build a pallet, you will need the following tools:
flat board, wooden plates for the construction of formwork;
shovel, trowel, rule;
beacons, measuring instruments, thread, marker;
brush, roller for applying a primer;
tile cutter, grinder, grout tools;
container for mixing tile adhesive and concrete mortar.
Materials:
gangway, sewer pipes;
cement grade M 500, sand, water;
coating, gluing waterproofing;
primer;
tile adhesive, grout, tile.
Installation of a ladder and sewerage
After preparing the base, you should take up the drainage system. It is necessary to correctly and efficiently mount the gangway, since upon completion of construction activities it will be very difficult to correct inaccuracies, it is almost impossible. Work must begin with the installation and connection of branch pipes.
Water should leave by gravity, not stagnate in the system. This requires a slope towards the riser. The optimum angle is 3 °. To withstand it, you can use wooden supports of different heights, where the smallest will be located near the sewer.
Fixation of pipes is carried out using cement mortar, as well as a layer of insulation, if any. In the same way, the gangway itself is rigidly fixed. It is important to pay attention to the joints between the drain elements, they must be completely tight, so it is recommended to check them before pouring the solution.
Installation of formwork and pouring rough screed
The next step will be the installation of formwork.For its construction, you can use flat boards, laminated plywood, fiberboard, MDF, as well as a plastic lining to give a semicircular shape. Having installed the selected material, sealed the joints with a solution, we fix it with dowels, clamps, spacers, we lay heavy objects on the outside.
Inside the formwork, we lay a reinforcing mesh. We begin to pour concrete mixture, the height of which depends on how much it is necessary to raise the floor. To facilitate the design and reduce its weight, it is possible to use expanded clay concrete mortar instead of standard concrete. After pouring, the top is overwritten, leveled using the rule, covered with plastic wrap for several days.
After the screed has dried, the formwork is removed. The coating is also primed and waterproofed. The application of several layers of insulation protects the overlap from moisture penetration, the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
Installing the formwork of the side of the pallet
For the formation of concrete boards, another formwork will be required, the same plan as that used for the strip foundation, only smaller. It is necessary to accurately measure the width of the sides, observe this distance between wooden plates or boards around the entire perimeter. Then knock down and firmly fix the removable form.
Cement-sand mortar is poured into the installed formwork. To increase its strength, you can use special additives, it is necessary to provide for the presence of a reinforcing mesh. For the mixture to penetrate into all cavities, it should be pierced with a wooden stick or reinforcement. The top is leveled and covered with polyethylene. After 2-3 days, the removable form is removed.
Sloping interior finish
After the beads are ready, finishing is done. To do this, cords are pulled inside the future pallet, observing a slight bias towards the ladder. Due to this, water from the surface will drain into the drainage system.Next, profile beacons are installed.
Having completed the preparatory steps, they begin to knead a thick cement-sand mortar at a rate of 1: 2. For strength and increased moisture resistance, liquid glass is added to the mixture. After filling the solution, it is leveled using the rule. After the layer dries a little, the beacons are removed, and the formed cavities are filled with concrete, carefully aligned with a trowel.
Upon completion of the screed drying, the final waterproofing is carried out, which is applied over the entire working surface of the pallet, including the sides. Liquid glass is also used as an insulating substance. Apply protection with a thin layer.
Pallet lining
The final stage of construction work will be the finishing of the pallet with ceramic tiles. In the container, the adhesive mixture is diluted with water, carefully mixed with a drill with a special nozzle. The resulting tile adhesive is applied to the horizontal surface with a layer of 5 mm, distributed with a spatula with a comb.
Laying tiles begins on the bottom of the bowl and on the surface of the sides. To ensure even masonry, special crosses are used. Tile level can be adjusted with a rubber mallet. For shrinkage, you need to lightly tap on the surface, corner. For those places where the whole tile does not fit, use the tile cutter to make the necessary dimensions.
After laying the floor, they proceed to the walls, performing all the same actions. After the time when the tile adhesive dries, the crosses can be removed. The seams and the resulting gaps between the tiles are overwritten. When the grout dries, the surface of the tile is washed with a damp cloth.
Brick shower tray
The brick structure is slightly different from the deep concrete. The general technology consists in preparing the foundation, performing waterproofing, installing a drainage system, erecting walls of moisture-resistant ceramic bricks, laying the final lining.
An ideal option would be to install a booth in a new house. During repair work, you will have to perform all the same preparatory measures as in the first case. Then you need to make calculations, prepare everything you need.
Materials and Tools
Any work begins with the collection of necessary materials. This process is very important, it allows you to save time later and not be distracted by the search for missing components. The following tools will be required to complete the installation of a brick pallet:
a container and a shovel for mixing the solution;
measuring instruments, beacons, level, rope;
spatula, trowel;
brushes, rollers;
rubber and standard hammer;
grouting rule;
drill with a special nozzle.
Materials used:
red solid brick;
set for organizing the discharge;
cement grade M 500, sand, water;
reinforcing mesh;
waterproofing;
tile adhesive, crosses for leveling tiles.
Installation of a ladder and laying of bricks
Before starting work, the parameters of the future structure are calculated. After the concrete base is covered with a layer of waterproofing and primer, they begin to install and fix the ladder, as well as the drain pipes, with an obligatory observance of an angle of inclination of 3 °. Fixing the drain system is carried out by analogy with a concrete pallet.
After completing the preparatory work, they begin laying the first row along the planned line, while the bricks are laid in a checkerboard pattern with the back side, connecting them to the floor and to each other with cement mortar. The second row is laid in the same way, but taking into account the sides that raise to the required height. To regulate it, the brick can be laid out on a spoon.
At the passage of the outlet pipes and the ladder, the trimmed material is laid, and the voids are poured with a solution. To get the right size of the brick, it can be split or sawn.Laying building materials can be done not only on cement-sand mixture, but also on tile glue, which is easier to work with.
Finishing screed
The filling of the final layer of the cement-sand mixture is performed after the mortar is solidified. Here, the level is also beaten off at a certain angle in the direction of the discharge location, the twine is pulled, beacons are installed to level the flooded surface.
Then the solution is mixed with the addition of liquid glass, the screed is poured. After which it is leveled, covered with a final layer of waterproofing. At the final stage, it remains only to decorate the design.
Decorative cladding
Design can be done using different materials. How and with what to decorate the podium, everyone decides independently. The most popular finishes are ceramic tiles, decorative mosaics, and natural stone.
Mosaic tiles begin to be laid from any angle on the bottom of the pallet. First, tile adhesive is applied to the plane with a notched trowel, on which a mosaic sheet is placed. After the bottom is laid, proceed to the sides. When the glue dries, the mosaic is treated with a waterproof grout.
It looks interesting surface lined with polished pebbles. Usually it is sold in boxes glued on a grid. Its laying is made by analogy with a tile. To finish the sides and corners, you will have to separate the small stones from the grid. The solution must also be applied with a notched trowel, but with a thicker layer. After laying, a beautiful natural stone is pressed with a grater.
Conclusion
Having decided to install a shower tray on your own, you need to weigh all the positive and negative points associated with this activity, to really assess your capabilities. If the available construction skills, budget, and free time allow you to fulfill your plan, then it becomes possible to save on repair work, to do something valuable with your own hands.An important functional interior item in the apartment, which will be used by the whole family, is not ashamed to brag to friends.
Bathroom is of great importance for every person. Having woken up, he goes to wash, brush his teeth, tidies himself up, takes a shower after a working day or walk. However, there are not so many lucky owners of large rooms, therefore, for a more comfortable use of space, many save every centimeter. They equip walls, equip niches, instead of bulky cast-iron bathtubs, hydromassage boxes are installed. The construction market offers a wide range of finished products, but you can build a shower yourself. For example, a do-it-yourself shower tray is installed in one of the free corners, a partition is erected around it on one side, and a door is hung on the other.
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Advantages and disadvantages of homemade pallets
Trays are an integral part of the shower, some models can be used as an independent sanitary installation. They are designed to collect and drain the water used in the shower. Home-made designs will cost much cheaper than purchased counterparts, and with self-installation you can save on the services of a construction company. The main advantages of such products include:
Of the shortcomings of such structures, it is difficult to single out anything other than the time spent. However, improper installation will lead to trouble:
The choice of place and determine the size
When drawing up a project, determining the type of structure, it is initially necessary to choose a location.This parameter largely depends on the size of the bathroom, its layout, placement of plumbing communications.
You can make water pipes in any area, but it’s more difficult to organize the optimal slope for the drain. The riser must be as close as possible. Otherwise, you will have to raise the floor level, which will lead to high costs, and in some rooms it is generally impossible to perform such actions.
After choosing the right place, you can start calculating the size of the pallet. The dimensions of the product are selected taking into account such factors as the area of the bathroom, the physical characteristics and wishes of each family member, the location of other elements, the presence of a minimum free area in front of functional sanitary objects.
Selection of materials for the manufacture of pallets
The most elementary way in the construction of a whirlpool box will be the use of finished products. Manufacturers offer a wide range of pallets made of different materials: cast iron, steel, ceramics, artificial stone, acrylic mixtures, wood, plastic. But the use of factory models with a seat does not suit everyone, not only because of standard forms, but also the lack of author's design.
With the independent construction of the pallet, the choice of building materials for the foundation does not differ in variety. It can be either cement screed or brickwork. In the first version, when pouring concrete, a standard cement-sand mixture with the addition of plasticizers is used. In the second - red, ceramic brick, which is not afraid of moisture.
An important role is played by the waterproofing of the room, on which its integrity, the absence of extraneous odors, depends. There is a wide variety of insulating materials - from penetrating to rolled.It is also worth paying special attention to the drainage system, choose the most suitable ladder.
Unlike the building materials used to prepare the base, the choice of decorative finishes is richer. Mosaic, natural, artificial stone, ceramic tile, plaster, paint can be used here. Such an assortment will allow to give the shower cabin any design that matches the design of the room.
Types of drains for draining - which one to choose?
There are two ways to organize drainage in boxing: using channels or ladders. The first option includes a drainage tray, a section grate, a drain pipe. Products are made of ceramics, plastic, metal. In the second form, we dwell in more detail, because often channel drainage is attributed to its variety.
Trap - sanitary equipment designed to collect and drain drain water from the shower cabin to plumbing communications. In addition, it performs a number of useful functions: it prevents the penetration of extraneous odors, filters the liquid, and allows cleaning the sewage system without any problems.
The product has the following design:
Ladders are made of cast iron, high-strength plastic, stainless steel. Finished products may vary in many ways:
Pallet device
The device of a shower tray depends on its type (brick, concrete), the presence of a layer of insulation, a warm floor system. Consider, for example, a standard construction device:
The shower drain can be installed in two main ways: pour concrete with the base or over the finished floor. In the first embodiment, the drain pipes are below the floor and cannot be seen, in the second case they will have to be masked. It should be borne in mind that the drainage device has a minimum height of 6-7 cm. It is also required to observe a pipe slope of 1 cm per meter towards the riser outlet. Accordingly, the floor level after installation will rise significantly.
Waterproofing - what material to choose and why it is needed
The bathroom usually has a small area, and its ventilation can not always cope with the increased humidity formed by condensate. In the shower, pure water falls on the floor and decoration materials. If you do not provide for waterproofing, then moisture can easily absorb, seep through the ceiling, which will lead not only to unpleasant situations with neighbors, but also to the destruction of walls, cladding, mold and an unpleasant odor.
Waterproofing is divided into:
Partition and doors - plastic or glass
A self-made shower box will be able to surpass purchased analogues. In addition, choosing the size for the individual parameters of the pallet will be very problematic. The installation of partitions and doors is done on a finished foundation, after the completion of wall and ceiling cladding.
The best of materials for self-construction of enclosing elements is glass. If the budget allows, you can order shockproof triplex or opt for 8-10 mm thicker versions, pasted with a special film. Also, plastic panels and polycarbonate are used to make these parts.
Glass surfaces, unlike plastic parts, do not fade over time, it is easier to look after them and clean them from pollution. In addition, from an aesthetic point of view, they look much more attractive. Plastic will cost much cheaper, it is much easier to work with it, it has a small weight. Models made of expensive polycarbonate are a little more expensive, but they are not inferior to glass in their characteristics, and in some aspects even surpass it.
Phased construction of a pallet with formwork
Before starting construction work, regardless of the selected materials, preparatory measures are carried out. With a thorough repair, all plumbing fixtures are removed from the room, after which the old flooring and wall cladding are removed. If defects are found, potholes on the floor, they are cleaned from dust, filled with cement mortar. Then the surface is primed in two layers. At the junction of the walls with the slab, a waterproofing film is glued. Then the floor is treated with bitumen mastic.
When carrying out installation work, a few simple rules should be observed:
Materials and Tools
To build a pallet, you will need the following tools:
Materials:
Installation of a ladder and sewerage
After preparing the base, you should take up the drainage system. It is necessary to correctly and efficiently mount the gangway, since upon completion of construction activities it will be very difficult to correct inaccuracies, it is almost impossible. Work must begin with the installation and connection of branch pipes.
Water should leave by gravity, not stagnate in the system. This requires a slope towards the riser. The optimum angle is 3 °. To withstand it, you can use wooden supports of different heights, where the smallest will be located near the sewer.
Fixation of pipes is carried out using cement mortar, as well as a layer of insulation, if any. In the same way, the gangway itself is rigidly fixed. It is important to pay attention to the joints between the drain elements, they must be completely tight, so it is recommended to check them before pouring the solution.
Installation of formwork and pouring rough screed
The next step will be the installation of formwork.For its construction, you can use flat boards, laminated plywood, fiberboard, MDF, as well as a plastic lining to give a semicircular shape. Having installed the selected material, sealed the joints with a solution, we fix it with dowels, clamps, spacers, we lay heavy objects on the outside.
Inside the formwork, we lay a reinforcing mesh. We begin to pour concrete mixture, the height of which depends on how much it is necessary to raise the floor. To facilitate the design and reduce its weight, it is possible to use expanded clay concrete mortar instead of standard concrete. After pouring, the top is overwritten, leveled using the rule, covered with plastic wrap for several days.
After the screed has dried, the formwork is removed. The coating is also primed and waterproofed. The application of several layers of insulation protects the overlap from moisture penetration, the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
Installing the formwork of the side of the pallet
For the formation of concrete boards, another formwork will be required, the same plan as that used for the strip foundation, only smaller. It is necessary to accurately measure the width of the sides, observe this distance between wooden plates or boards around the entire perimeter. Then knock down and firmly fix the removable form.
Cement-sand mortar is poured into the installed formwork. To increase its strength, you can use special additives, it is necessary to provide for the presence of a reinforcing mesh. For the mixture to penetrate into all cavities, it should be pierced with a wooden stick or reinforcement. The top is leveled and covered with polyethylene. After 2-3 days, the removable form is removed.
Sloping interior finish
After the beads are ready, finishing is done. To do this, cords are pulled inside the future pallet, observing a slight bias towards the ladder. Due to this, water from the surface will drain into the drainage system.Next, profile beacons are installed.
Having completed the preparatory steps, they begin to knead a thick cement-sand mortar at a rate of 1: 2. For strength and increased moisture resistance, liquid glass is added to the mixture. After filling the solution, it is leveled using the rule. After the layer dries a little, the beacons are removed, and the formed cavities are filled with concrete, carefully aligned with a trowel.
Upon completion of the screed drying, the final waterproofing is carried out, which is applied over the entire working surface of the pallet, including the sides. Liquid glass is also used as an insulating substance. Apply protection with a thin layer.
Pallet lining
The final stage of construction work will be the finishing of the pallet with ceramic tiles. In the container, the adhesive mixture is diluted with water, carefully mixed with a drill with a special nozzle. The resulting tile adhesive is applied to the horizontal surface with a layer of 5 mm, distributed with a spatula with a comb.
Laying tiles begins on the bottom of the bowl and on the surface of the sides. To ensure even masonry, special crosses are used. Tile level can be adjusted with a rubber mallet. For shrinkage, you need to lightly tap on the surface, corner. For those places where the whole tile does not fit, use the tile cutter to make the necessary dimensions.
After laying the floor, they proceed to the walls, performing all the same actions. After the time when the tile adhesive dries, the crosses can be removed. The seams and the resulting gaps between the tiles are overwritten. When the grout dries, the surface of the tile is washed with a damp cloth.
Brick shower tray
The brick structure is slightly different from the deep concrete. The general technology consists in preparing the foundation, performing waterproofing, installing a drainage system, erecting walls of moisture-resistant ceramic bricks, laying the final lining.
An ideal option would be to install a booth in a new house. During repair work, you will have to perform all the same preparatory measures as in the first case. Then you need to make calculations, prepare everything you need.
Materials and Tools
Any work begins with the collection of necessary materials. This process is very important, it allows you to save time later and not be distracted by the search for missing components. The following tools will be required to complete the installation of a brick pallet:
Materials used:
Installation of a ladder and laying of bricks
Before starting work, the parameters of the future structure are calculated. After the concrete base is covered with a layer of waterproofing and primer, they begin to install and fix the ladder, as well as the drain pipes, with an obligatory observance of an angle of inclination of 3 °. Fixing the drain system is carried out by analogy with a concrete pallet.
After completing the preparatory work, they begin laying the first row along the planned line, while the bricks are laid in a checkerboard pattern with the back side, connecting them to the floor and to each other with cement mortar. The second row is laid in the same way, but taking into account the sides that raise to the required height. To regulate it, the brick can be laid out on a spoon.
At the passage of the outlet pipes and the ladder, the trimmed material is laid, and the voids are poured with a solution. To get the right size of the brick, it can be split or sawn.Laying building materials can be done not only on cement-sand mixture, but also on tile glue, which is easier to work with.
Finishing screed
The filling of the final layer of the cement-sand mixture is performed after the mortar is solidified. Here, the level is also beaten off at a certain angle in the direction of the discharge location, the twine is pulled, beacons are installed to level the flooded surface.
Then the solution is mixed with the addition of liquid glass, the screed is poured. After which it is leveled, covered with a final layer of waterproofing. At the final stage, it remains only to decorate the design.
Decorative cladding
Design can be done using different materials. How and with what to decorate the podium, everyone decides independently. The most popular finishes are ceramic tiles, decorative mosaics, and natural stone.
Mosaic tiles begin to be laid from any angle on the bottom of the pallet. First, tile adhesive is applied to the plane with a notched trowel, on which a mosaic sheet is placed. After the bottom is laid, proceed to the sides. When the glue dries, the mosaic is treated with a waterproof grout.
It looks interesting surface lined with polished pebbles. Usually it is sold in boxes glued on a grid. Its laying is made by analogy with a tile. To finish the sides and corners, you will have to separate the small stones from the grid. The solution must also be applied with a notched trowel, but with a thicker layer. After laying, a beautiful natural stone is pressed with a grater.
Conclusion
Having decided to install a shower tray on your own, you need to weigh all the positive and negative points associated with this activity, to really assess your capabilities. If the available construction skills, budget, and free time allow you to fulfill your plan, then it becomes possible to save on repair work, to do something valuable with your own hands.An important functional interior item in the apartment, which will be used by the whole family, is not ashamed to brag to friends.