Putting together a COMPOSITE SHOWER PAN is easy and fast. Before installing the discussion of simple steps, a composite shower pan, I felt that some clarification and definitions are necessary because not all shower pans are the same.
What's in a name? A tag is a tag, but there are many different roofs. Not really the "shower". They are often synonyms of which, as a shower pan, shower pan liner, shower pan liner membrane impermeable barrierBase shower, shower tub or shower receptor. But each has a different meaning depending on context and each in a variety of materials.
Bob Vila Web site defines a shower PAN as "The base, with a sewer system, a shower." And a shower RECEPTOR as "a piece of base (floor), and unity as a shower, for example, used to collect water and made him a center."
For reasons of clarity, I offer the following definitions.
SHOWER PAN &Volume SHOWER BASE – A final area and the water directly to the drainage tile Plus is not necessary once installed is capable of. The shower pan base has a drain hole, which is Angular words properly direct the water drain-hole, side panels and a threshold (entrance to the shower, the excess flow of water holding the bathroom floor ). A shower pan similar to a shower base.
SHOWER PAN LINER, LINER & Membrane impermeable barrier – a barrier that normallyA plastic film or membrane, which is designed to trap water, which penetrates into the shower tiles, mortar and mortar under the tiles and the power of sewage flow. Until they expire, will prevent water from underground and the realization of housing enclosure. The coating is made a component of a shower pan. A shower pan liner is synonymous with a shower pan liner membrane and an impermeable barrier.
Shower & Shower Receptor – A showersynonymous with shower receptor. Both are used in place of a garment. They have the same function as a coating, but has already been set up to eliminate some of the installation steps required when using a protective film.
Shower pan liner, shower trays, shower receptors and are all related to the construction of a pot, the shower has spent a tiled floor and a closet tile.
Commercially available shower is complete, ready for installation of units. Eliminate the need forCreate an embankment of mud, online or shower and tile in the shower floor.
COMPOSITE shower. As a composite shower pans are manufactured from a variety of different materials and different structure. I wanted to go in each of the most common species. Composite showers fall into several groups, pearls, marble, fiberglass, acrylic and solid surface. In general, all production of flat panel displays, thermo-formed from a single piece of fabric or deformed orAgree on a single man unit created. The piece eliminates seams, which eliminates the potential losses. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. For the beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so I do not expect the comment. All composite shower on a level ground level and have not installed the creation of a sloping mud. Also, the cast or shaped pans, usually without the use of a plastic membrane.
Faux marble and versions Dressler, like pearls onyxand granite are generally less expensive. Artificial marble is produced by spraying a layer of gel on a form. This coating is approximately 1 / 64 inch or less thick. The gel coat is covered with pigment and then argued with calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate contains the last part of his strength. also in the process of fusion, is full of air pockets to reduce its density and weight.
Cultured marble floor is a separate issue from the side walls. Thus, the registration,Shower pan liner is important, a waterproof, leak free installation to ensure. Although widely used, is the opposite of this artificial marble, other than the layer of gel coat, calcium carbonate is very porous. Any cracks or scratches caused by gel-coat allows the entry of water. Other features include gel coat, yellowing), even without exposure to UV light, hot tap water turbidity, color, crazing (cracks end, and is not repaired, in case of breakage oraligned.
Fiberglass is used in general as well. Fiberglass is strong, lightweight and inexpensive. Many manufacturers offer a fiber piece shower trays and enclosures, and a combined bath and shower wall dwellings. Corresponding to the artificial marble, is fiberglass with gel coat, then fixed with pigment and is made of chopped glass fiber in a resin mixture. Generally, the finished product will be about 1 / 8 "to 1 / 4" thick. The bottom floor of the shower panGirths added to provide support to the ground. Because the ground is not solid, the space between the unsupported belt flex This deformation is especially evident with large loads, or when there is between the belt. Over time, folding can cause fatigue and cracks. When a crack develops, the plate failed.
Acrylic sheets are to form shower trays, baths, spas and many other issues yet. The void formation process begins with a 1 / 4 "adapteracrylic pigment, the temperature, the acrylic can be shaped is heated. Lamina is in a mold and stretched over the form to the completed form to create. Heating and stretching of the membrane causes a reduction in thickness. The decrease is directly proportional to the amount of lines that arise. Shower pans with it are far less than the substantial reduction in the production of a pool or spa. Heat, stretching, and cooling of the material can also introduceEmphasizes that the finished pan.
As requested in fiber pots, pans, acrylic support elements under the floor. A common element is the support of polyurethane foam. The foam fills the gap and eliminate the bending of the pan bottom. Sheets of acrylic material is susceptible to cracks, crevices and cracks minutes when cleaned with many common detergents. Crazing should arise, may, over time these cracks lead to defeat.
Acrylic sheets are very differentphysical and chemical properties of acrylic solid surface. In addition to the acrylic resin used in solid surface, the mineral material is replaced by the more physical and chemical properties with the addition of aluminum tri-hydrate or ATH. ATH causes detergents have a negative influence of affect on any acrylic solid surface.
Solid surface shower trays are top-of-the-line in the physical and chemical performance, and easy repair Number of other features and advantages. The main features of the flat surface is not porous, does not support the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria, there are many (some resemblance to the natural granite) and color, and must be repaired to 100% cracks, scratches, or even breaks occur. Health departments around the country are solid surface materials for use in hospitals and in areas of cooking for their opposition to the growth of bacteria approved, easy> Cleaning and Maintenance, and resistance to stains and dirt.
Some solid surface shower pan manufacturers produce their pots of acrylic sheet products such as shower pans. In other words, they form the floor for heating and thermal expansion of the material and then borrow the side walls and a ceiling to the floor.
The brand Royal Stone solid surface shower pans that I use the production to illustrate the simplicity and ease of useThe installation, you must install a whole shower pan. Unlike the buildings of solid surface shower pans, Royal Stone shower shape of a piece of solid surface product. With the fusion of a single piece of bread, there is tension in the pan, put in place and there are many other features designed and developed this pan.
The most obvious is the transition between the ground wide-ranging and his pan sides. Second flange (also crying as Edge)is 1-1/2 "tall. I have pots that do not play an integral flange or flanges 1 / 2" to 1 "high respect. The added height is designed to minimize, if not eliminate the water formed behind the back wall panels, which can cause damage to water in the shower sub-structure of lead.
Royal stone utensils have a wall thickness of 1 / 2 "and the strap has a wide mouth with large radius corners relaxation of tensions between the pan bottom and strap. All ShowerThe bowls are designed to support the weight of 3 / 4 "thick (2 cm) slabs of granite and all other common materials such as brick wall, glass, acrylic sheets and solid surface. Finally, whatever soil contamination, Royal Stone pan bottom is so narrow that it feels as if you are on a solid floor of concrete. There is no significant deviation or oil preserved at the bottom of the pot. Therefore, there is no way to fatigue and of cracks in the soil over time and the possibility of failure is a pan –eliminated.
Installation is simple and fast. As I said, the installation of pots composite on a flat surface. The following construction details are not available for all types of composite shower. In particular, I have direct knowledge of the installation of the votes a piece solid surface shower that Royal Stone product. Thus, the following applies directly to the Royal Standard and custom stone shower trays. The same procedure applies also to other types of pots compositesand other materials, however, recommended by the manufacturer's instructions for installation.
As a producer I have not installed and pans. The images contained in this article are available for local installation. They were supplemented with images from a second plate of clarity in the process of installation. Pan so that the color and shapes. Moreover, most of the images from a unique situation plumber. The house was all above ground sanitary. For example, a chip –Platform was built on the plumbing for the shower. The following information regarding the installation on concrete, plywood, particle board, wood, etc. surfaces, above or below grade.
Step # 1 – SUB-FLOOR PREPARATION: Use the model with a shower pan, place on the floor model and verify that the flight is planned in the right place. If the runoff is not positioned correctly, move the flight. Note: The transfer of flight is usually much cheaper than using a customPan cast to respond to your location of existing drainage.
The hole in the ground, must be higher than the gutter. About a 6 "round or square hole (the size of a cup of coffee) may be recommended. This opening allows room for the assembly of the exhaust, which extends below the bottom of the pot. Drains plus 2" PVC. PVC pipe allows a slight slowing in 6 "hole in the ground. This curve is desirable and makes installation simple pot. PVC Pipesshould be above the finished surface of at least 1 / 2 "to about 3" to 4 ".
The substrate is made of wood, plywood, concrete or other hard surface or very well supported. The surface should be smooth and free of dirt. In order to ensure a flat surface, you'll land with a long level, as in Fig. 1. The longer the level, the greater the probability that the subsoil will be larger. Before testing, the left and right side, and vice versa in the middle. Repeatfrom side to side. Finally, check the diagonals. Figure 2 shows the location of the 8 values that should be taken.
Depending on the results of measuring the level may be some additional prep required. If the terrain is relatively flat, so that slices can be used to adjust the height of the bowl with a shower. If the floor is uneven and out of the plan, casting kit Self-leveling thin material may be necessary.
When it is smooth and open to drain properly, the end ofShower pan later.
Step # 2 – ATTACH Assembly DRAIN PAN: a standard part 2 Brass Drain Assembly recommends, as shown in the figure. 3. This type of device must be readily available at any plumbing supply store or hardware store. Royal Stone also sells their assembly exhaust. Remove the exhaust. Keep making components assembled faster and easier.
Place the pot on a tripod or pedestal that has access to the top and bottomcasserole. Spray the discharge opening with isopropanol, fig. 4. With a clean cloth, surface and inner edge of the pre-discharge opening cut, dust and other contaminants from dry pan drain region removed. About the discharge opening to a generous bead of silicone 100%, Fig. 5.
Insert Brass Drain Body, Part # 5 brass drain assembly in the drain hole, Fig. 6, and completely in the slot, press in Fig. 7.
Step 3 – Remove excess silicone: the silicon in excessDrain from the body, # 5 Part nebulization an alcohol throughout the region of unloading and the image of silicon. 8. With a Dap-cap, scoop away the excess silicone, fig. 9. This step is repeated several times to completely remove the silicone case. Finally, spray a mist of alcohol and dry the rest of the body Drain film, part # 5, with a soft cloth.
Step # 4 – Mount gasket DRAIN: Mount the sink colander, Part # 1 to ensure that the body Drain, Part # 5 is the sink-centeredHole, fig. 10. From the bottom of the shower pan part # 6, 7 basketball, and # 8 Part 5 Pull ring, part # 8 and welcoming. Do not overtighten. Over tightening can break the shower pan. You can remove the filter drain, put Part # 1, and set aside.
If no additional silicone has been squeezed out of the shower pan drain-waste-Body, Part # 5 Repeat step 3 until all the excess silicone was removed.
HANDLING TIP: With a series of levers Glazer canfacilitate handling and movement of the front in the right situation. If this is not available, brute force also works.
Step # 5 – DRY FIT shower PAN: Reduce the shower room. Be sure to confirm that about 1 / 8 "gap between the shower pan flange and the males are. With the level that is stuck in the floor, as shown in Fig. 11 & 12 If Shimmings is needed to lift the eyebrow and take material Shimmings if necessary. Reduce the pan in place and checkLevel. Repeat the layers until the pan.
CAUTION: When you handle and manage leaning against the shower pan, be careful not to damage the shower pan flange to prevent.
At the level of the tank is essential for drainage.
Step # 6 – the bottom of the pan silicone tall and lean against a wall covered. Apply 100% silicone to seal the straps fig. 13 Pan on the bottom of the shower. Also use a large ring of silicone around the exhaust opening in the ground, Fig.14. If wafers are used, all the silicone spacers position in the ground, as required.
Step # 7 – SET SHOWER PAN: Lower shower room. Check the sponge layer. Print on demand for the shower pan. Apply a silicone bead on the front of the threshold on the eve of his forehead, the black seal.
Draining Step # 8 – CONNECT DRAIN PIPE INSTALLATION: silicone spray completely around and between the drains and drain brass body, part # 5, whichin Fig. 15. Insert the rubber gasket by push # 4 in the drain assembly of PVC pipes, and up to the top of the rubber seal, part # 4 is completely inserted, and is below the top of the collector Collect, fig. 16. Unscrew the retaining ring, Part 3 of the Assembly at drain Drain Body, Part # 5 Pull the retaining ring, part # 3, sits down with the tool clamping, Part # 2, until the rubber gasket Part # 4, and fixed in position.
Step # 9 – Removal of PVC: The tip ofTube in PVC, does not have the brass body Drain, Part # 5 If you are in the forefront of Brass Drain Body, Part # 5, or extends above the top trim, PVC, making it about 1 / 4 "Brass Drain lower upper body, is a part of # 5, but larger than the top of the rubber seal, part # 4 Cut the PVC pipe with a Dremel and a hard cut.
When clamping tool Part # 2 has not already been removed, remove and press the exhaust filter, part # 1, in place. Installationbeen completed. Without preparation should be an underground facility takes about an hour or less.
Step set # 10 – Treatment: Let the shower pan for 24 to 48 hours to heal properly, the silicone. After curing, panels and panels can be installed on the wall.
CAUTION: If connected to the solid surface shower trays and wall panels, uses only 100% silicone. Other adhesives or seals to harden. Involves the loss of the elastic band between the solid surface and other materials canStresses in the solid surface. In contrast to these stresses cause fractures part, and void the warranty.