Installing A Shower Stall

January 14, 2010

Before positioning a new bathroom fixture, whether it’s a corner shower, shower stall or an enclosure for bathtub you have to think of a couple of factors. Planning helps easy installation and saves a lot of time. Take account of all the needed tools, pipes and fittings before starting the installation.

Having bought a corner shower kit, carry a physical examination of all the components. Handle the wall panels with care. Though made from heavy plastic, they may be fragile. The installation instructions are simple to follow. Make sure you have the glass side panels along with the glass door. First you install the floor drain followed by side panels. Then you install the corner piece that extends to the right.

The above step is important as it ensures that you’ll get rest of the shower components positioned properly. Then, you may proceed with the rest of the installation. Care needs to be taken that plastic does not get damaged. It will be helpful to use wood blocks underneath the panels as a preventive measure. Next, you should install components of the showerhead and finally the glass panels. The door is installed at the end. That completes the installation but the job is not over yet. Finish the walls around the glass enclosure, taking care to install moisture resistant drywall to prevent moisture and formation of mold.

The installation of a shower stall is relatively easy; as the modern installations come with fittings that go right over the existing plumbing and that make the job easier. First of all you have to install the entire piping. Then, position your shower stall in place so that the flange sits against the wall studs and rests on the provided supports. Now you can screw the enclosures tightly and check that it is secured properly.

Next on line is the installation of drain connections, including hot and cold water pipes and the showerhead fixture. Having finished with that, you should get your plumbing checked to ensure correct installation. Now, you get ready to start water supply and check for leakages, if any. And, don’t forget to include moisture resistant dry wall around the shower to prevent mold. In the end you install showerhead, spout and handles. That completes the installation of your shower stall.

Perhaps the installation of a new small bathroom shower is the easiest, as long as you take care that you have all the needed tools, fittings and plumbing equipment in place.

Once have taken care of that, the installation of a new small bathroom shower should be over in less than 24 hors. It’s nice to include a small bathroom shower in your bathroom, as it is convenient to use and doesn’t occupy much space.

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