Last week we talked at length about the resin shower trays, you remember? Known as shower trays resin or mineral filler, represent a novel alternative whose prominence has only grown in the last decade thanks to its versatility.
Resin shower trays provide us with the greatest safety and comfort, so it is not surprising that many of you are interested in installing them in your home. And with the intention of helping you, today we share with you the keys to install these shower trays in your home.
Characteristics of resin shower trays
La adaptability of resin shower trays, has been key to its growing prominence. Its technical characteristics, much more advanced than those of other materials used so far, have also had an influence. And although we already talked about these and other practical advantages, it does not hurt to do a quick review in order that you know better the material with which you are going to work:
- They are extra flat: Resin shower trays can be installed flush with the ground, achieving a perfect integration with the space and eliminating barriers when accessing the shower, thus providing us with greater safety and comfort.
- They can be cut to size: Its dimensions can be adjusted to any bathroom, with a symmetrical cut and perfect joints that combine the best aesthetic fit with the easiest installation. They can also be cut easily to save downspouts, columns, etc ...
- They offer great resistance and durability: Given their manufacturing system, they are more resistant to scratches and bumps than acrylic or ceramic shower trays. They also guarantee a greater durability than these and a perfect maintenance of the color of their mineral pigments.
- They are Antibacterial: During the manufacturing process, a surface layer of sanitary Gel Coat is applied to the shower tray, a highly resistant material that also provides greater resistance to the tray, antibacterial and anti-mold characteristics.
- They are non-slip: Its cover is designed to avoid any fall. A textured finish also gives the product an accentuated non-slip property that guarantees maximum safety in the shower while offering a very natural and pleasant sensation to the touch.
- Wide variety of finishes and colors: Resin shower trays offer a wide range of finishes, colors and shades, easily combined with the elements of a bathroom, partitions, furniture, taps, etc.
- Easy cleaning: A simple rinse with water is sufficient for maintenance.
Installation types
Resin shower trays can be installed flush with the floor or on the floor. Although the tendency is to place plates flush with the pavement, each system has pros and cons that must be analyzed. Roughly we could say that ...
- Flush installation: Among the pros, the continuity of the pavement stands out. This is less of an obstacle for people with reduced mobility and gives it a cleaner aesthetic. On the contrary, it has the need for a greater gap between the level of finish of the flooring and the slab, as well as greater difficulty in creating a seal between the flooring and the plate.
- Installation on pavement: With this method, a more watertight and cleaner joint is achieved, when resting on the pavement. The aesthetics are still clean, since the thickness of the shower trays today is minimal.
General guidelines for placing a resin shower tray
Before starting the installation of the shower, check that the resin shower tray has not suffered any damage during transport and / or that it has no manufacturing defects. Make sure the water flows down the drain and does not stagnate. How? Placing the shower tray on a flat surface and pouring water into the tray. Once verified you will have to ...
Measure and correct the drain socket
The first step will be to measure where the drain is in the pan and perform a mark your position on the ground to know where it will be installed. Once its position is marked, the next step will be to correct the drain socket if it does not match.
Prepare the base
Next, you will need to create a flat and level surface cement or mortar. If it is not level, the shower tray could deform once installed, so you should pay special attention to this step. One of the big mistakes is leaning the base; something unnecessary since the resin shower trays already have a 1,5 cm drop towards the drain.
Once the base has been leveled, it will be necessary to dry completely. If you were to install the plate on the still wet cement, when it dries it would deform and could even break the plate, rendering it totally useless.
Place the shower tray
Once the base has completely dried, you should put polyurethane putty both in points of the base, as in the entire frame in uninterrupted strips. This will not only help to properly fix the plate, but will also contribute to a good seal.
Install the drain collar
To finish, it will be necessary connect the drain, placing the valve collar with the system milled, screws or threaded normally.
Although it is possible to carry out the installation yourself, from Bezzia we advise you to leave it in the hands of professionals if you have not done this type of work before or other similar ones. Would you dare to install a resin shower tray yourself?