Whether you have decided to purchase a corner shower, shower stall or shower/tub enclosure, there are certain steps you need to consider before placement of your new bathroom fixture. After measuring carefully and purchasing your shower, make sure you have all of the pipes, fittings and tools need to complete the project. It can be a fairly easy job to do if you are prepared ahead of time.
If you have purchased a corner shower kit, you will need to take a look at all the components carefully. The wall panels made of heavy plastic but can be fragile, so make sure you handle them with care. You should have glass side panels and a glass door. You will need to install the floor drain first. The instructions are fairly simple to follow. You can now install your side panels. You need to install the corner piece that extends to the right first.
By doing this important step, you will ensure proper position of the rest of the shower components. You can then install the rest of the components, making sure to take care not to crack the plastic by using scrap wood blocks underneath the panels. You need at this point to install your shower head components and then you can finish installing your glass panels. Install your door lastly and follow the kit instructions carefully. You are now ready to finish up the walls around your glass enclosure, making sure to install moisture resistant (green board) drywall for moisture control and prevention of mold.
If you have a shower stall to install, this can be fairly easy as the newer installations have the fittings made to go right over your existing plumbing, making it an easy job to handle. You need to make sure you have installed the entire piping first. You can then position your shower stall into place, making sure the flange fits against the wall studs and rests on small supports. You can now screw the enclosures in, making sure you have a tight fit.
You are now ready to install your drain connections, your hot and cold water lines and your shower head fixture. After all of this is completed, have your plumbing inspected to be sure you have it installed properly. You are then ready to resume your water supply and make sure you do not have any water leaks. Make sure you have moisture resistant drywall around your shower to prevent mold. You can now install your shower head, spout and handles. You are now finished with your shower stall.
Your new small bathroom shower is easier than ever to install. Again, you will need to make sure you have all of the tools, fittings and plumbing equipment ready for your project. With all of this in place, you can easily have your small bathroom shower installed in 24 hours or less. A shower stall is a nice thing to have in a small bathroom. It saves space and is a very convenient fixture to have.
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