Installing Quadrant Shower Enclosures
Aman Goyal
March 18, 2010
Quadrant shower enclosures (or corner shower enclosures) are a great advance in bathroom concept designing. The idea itself is simple- a shower enclosure placed in a corner saves a great deal of space, and doesn´t crowd up the bathroom. However, there is another aspect to quadrant showers. Their corner design can make a huge impact on the style quotient of your bathroom. This is because a corner placement ensures a large amount of versatility in design.
If you have zeroed in on the quadrant shower enclosure that suits your bathroom, the next step is the installation. Installing quadrant shower enclosures is not too difficult. It doesn´t require skills that a simple homeowner would not possess. However, your capabilities make a difference. If you have in the past worked on DIY projects around the house, you will find installing quadrant shower enclosures a breeze.
The first thing to consider during installation is the location of the plumbing. If you wish to place your quadrant shower enclosure in the same position as your previous shower enclosure, then your job is very easy. However, if you want to change the location of your bathroom shower enclosure you must keep the plumbing connections in mind before you do so. Shifting plumbing lines is a construction issue that would need professional involvement.
Once your plumbing connections are in place, you can begin installation. The shower tray is the first thing that must be installed. Your shower tray can be constructed from a variety of different materials, but the best quality trays are made of acrylic filled cast resin. Place the shower tray in such a way that its drain is at a lower level that the rest of the tray. This recession of the drain is extremely important for the smooth drainage of water. After your shower tray has been placed properly, you can begin the process of sealing. Gaps between the tray and tiles build up fungus and start to rot. Hence you must use a waterproof sealant to ensure that there isn´t a single gap between the tray and the floor or the walls. Use a durable and high quality sealant that will withstand the constant onslaught of water without leaking.
After your shower tray has been installed, the next thing on your agenda is installing the enclosure itself. There are many types of frames and glass patterns available on the market. Frame-less shower enclosures are a more recent option. They reduce the hassle of cleaning the gaps between the frame and the glass. Install your shower enclosure glass by attaching it with all the screws, as instructed. Then seal all the joints and edges with a silicone sealant. After it has dried for a period of 24 hours, your quadrant shower enclosure is ready for use!
You will find that though the process of installation can be taxing, in the end, you will feel a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment at installing your very own quadrant enclosure and saving the huge amount you would have had to pay for professional installation.
If you have zeroed in on the quadrant shower enclosure that suits your bathroom, the next step is the installation. Installing quadrant shower enclosures is not too difficult. It doesn´t require skills that a simple homeowner would not possess. However, your capabilities make a difference. If you have in the past worked on DIY projects around the house, you will find installing quadrant shower enclosures a breeze.
The first thing to consider during installation is the location of the plumbing. If you wish to place your quadrant shower enclosure in the same position as your previous shower enclosure, then your job is very easy. However, if you want to change the location of your bathroom shower enclosure you must keep the plumbing connections in mind before you do so. Shifting plumbing lines is a construction issue that would need professional involvement.
Once your plumbing connections are in place, you can begin installation. The shower tray is the first thing that must be installed. Your shower tray can be constructed from a variety of different materials, but the best quality trays are made of acrylic filled cast resin. Place the shower tray in such a way that its drain is at a lower level that the rest of the tray. This recession of the drain is extremely important for the smooth drainage of water. After your shower tray has been placed properly, you can begin the process of sealing. Gaps between the tray and tiles build up fungus and start to rot. Hence you must use a waterproof sealant to ensure that there isn´t a single gap between the tray and the floor or the walls. Use a durable and high quality sealant that will withstand the constant onslaught of water without leaking.
After your shower tray has been installed, the next thing on your agenda is installing the enclosure itself. There are many types of frames and glass patterns available on the market. Frame-less shower enclosures are a more recent option. They reduce the hassle of cleaning the gaps between the frame and the glass. Install your shower enclosure glass by attaching it with all the screws, as instructed. Then seal all the joints and edges with a silicone sealant. After it has dried for a period of 24 hours, your quadrant shower enclosure is ready for use!
You will find that though the process of installation can be taxing, in the end, you will feel a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment at installing your very own quadrant enclosure and saving the huge amount you would have had to pay for professional installation.
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