| Making the decision to install an additional shower | | | | and quality when it comes to sealing the shower |
| in your home takes some careful planning and the | | | | tray. It is extremely crucial to use a watertight |
| first consideration is where you plan to install the | | | | sealant around the shower tray; improper |
| new shower unit. | | | | application of silicone sealant may cause your |
| If you are not using the existing space where the | | | | shower to leak causing extensive water damage |
| bath tub presently resides then the location of the | | | | in the bathroom. Also, depending where the |
| new shower must facilitate the plumbing in order | | | | shower is located, water can seep through the |
| to leverage adequate water flow and waste, | | | | floor, destroying the ceiling to the room situated |
| otherwise the project becomes two folded as | | | | below the shower unit which could lead to |
| new pipes will have to be installed and routed. | | | | expensive repairs. |
| Selecting the right shower tray | | | | Installing the shower enclosure |
| Depending on available space and budget there | | | | Once the shower tray has been installed only then |
| are numerous shower enclosure and shower tray | | | | should you choose a matching shower enclosure. |
| options to choose from. Shower trays come in an | | | | Today's top trends in shower enclosures are easy |
| array of dimensions from square, rectangular and | | | | to maintain frameless glass designs and since |
| quadrant for corner units with coinciding shower | | | | there is no frame there is less chance of lime |
| enclosures to ensure conformity in the bathroom. | | | | scale or dirt build up in these styles of enclosures. |
| Purchasing a shower tray made from acrylic filled | | | | Prior to selecting the shower enclosure, make |
| with heavy weight stone cast resin is one of the | | | | sure proper measurements haven been take to |
| best choices, since they are durable and quality | | | | allow for the additional height of the shower tray |
| produced these trays are free from shrinkage | | | | to balance out with ceiling space, this is extremely |
| and cracking. Their practical design offers a skid | | | | important especially if your have a low ceiling. |
| resistance base and provides ample standing room | | | | Before the actual installation of the shower |
| when showering. | | | | enclosure, carefully examine it for solid |
| Water drainage from the shower tray should also | | | | construction, placing the enclosure on the tray |
| be taken into account at the design stage since | | | | only to later find out there may be design flaws in |
| the shower tray sits at floor level means the | | | | the unit will lead to double duty and frustration. |
| waste hole will need to be recessed. To make the | | | | Testing the enclosure for leaks is suggested, |
| installation less labor intensive it is recommended | | | | according to shower manufacturers, spay bottle |
| that you either seek the advice of a professional | | | | testing is one of the best methods to test for |
| or hire a contractor to install the primary plumbing. | | | | leaks. By simply spraying between the glass and |
| Keeping in mind when it comes to installing the | | | | the adjoining frames will determine if in fact there |
| shower tray it is always best to fit the shower | | | | are any water leaks, at which time the unit is |
| tray first before purchasing the shower enclosure | | | | returned in exchange for a new one, preventive |
| since tiles and sealants can alter the size of the | | | | measures prevent additional work. |
| shower tray. Furthermore, never comprise value | | | | |