Converting from tub to a walk in shower cubicle can change not only the look of your bathroom. It can impact the function of the whole room as well. Most people prefer walk in showers since there is more variety in as far as shower heads are concerned. The basics of walk in shower designs are easy to install. However, it may take some time, effort, and patience to finish the job. The good news is, once the showerheads are installed, you can enjoy them for many years to come.
The first thing you will need to do is to remove the tub or whatever type of plumbing that exists in the area. See to it that there is no debris left in the space where the enclosure will be placed. Clean the area thoroughly. Make sure you remove any unnecessary materials or objects in the area.
Next, you will need to realign the drain. The best way to do this is to leave the drain in place. Then, run a show pan to the point of the new shower. This show pan is connected to the drain. This way you can save a huge amount of both time and money.
Once you are done with the drain, the next things you need to construct are the walls. You have the option to either let the walls run from floor to ceiling or keep it from five to six feet from the floor. Quarter walls are best for bathrooms that have limited light. Make sure the wall is sheeted with water or moist proof backer board. This will help your bathroom and shower to last longer.
Then you will need to complete the floor of the shower. Make sure the show pan is well covered. You can do this by pouring concrete slab on top of it. Let the slab cure and set before you proceed.
Installing the shower heads is the next thing you should be doing. You can start by tapping into your home’s water supply. You also have to see to it that the water supply is turned off before you proceed in doing this task. Test the head and see to it that there are no leaks.
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