Hello everyone,
I have decided that I want to install a shower tray in our bathroom.
Unfortunately, there isn’t anything like a kitchen or bathroom showroom nearby... 😀 So, I’m reaching out here. Are there any requirements for the floor construction or drain planning that I should keep in mind right now? The connections and accessories don’t look too complicated. But from my experience in house planning, there is always an issue that you don’t notice immediately.
Therefore, I hope someone here has built something like this before and can offer some advice.
Many thanks for your help
I have decided that I want to install a shower tray in our bathroom.
Unfortunately, there isn’t anything like a kitchen or bathroom showroom nearby... 😀 So, I’m reaching out here. Are there any requirements for the floor construction or drain planning that I should keep in mind right now? The connections and accessories don’t look too complicated. But from my experience in house planning, there is always an issue that you don’t notice immediately.
Therefore, I hope someone here has built something like this before and can offer some advice.
Many thanks for your help
Hello there!
I installed one at my place yesterday 😉
It depends on what exactly you want... do you want the unit to be flush with the floor, or can it stand on a frame?
If you want it flush with the floor, then your drain and the slot where the unit goes need to be set lower because the trap alone measures about 6cm (2.4 inches).
In my case, the drain pipe was 1cm (0.4 inches) above the tiles (the corner was originally intended for a washing machine, etc., by the previous owner), so I decided to use a frame since the effort of breaking up the old floor, rerouting the pipes, and retiling would have been too much work.
Otherwise, there isn’t much else to consider... with a frame, it can be installed just like a regular shower.
I installed one at my place yesterday 😉
It depends on what exactly you want... do you want the unit to be flush with the floor, or can it stand on a frame?
If you want it flush with the floor, then your drain and the slot where the unit goes need to be set lower because the trap alone measures about 6cm (2.4 inches).
In my case, the drain pipe was 1cm (0.4 inches) above the tiles (the corner was originally intended for a washing machine, etc., by the previous owner), so I decided to use a frame since the effort of breaking up the old floor, rerouting the pipes, and retiling would have been too much work.
Otherwise, there isn’t much else to consider... with a frame, it can be installed just like a regular shower.