In order to save money, many people prefer to do home renovations on their own, including in the bathroom. But this is not just a room. To renovate a bathroom, you need to understand many issues. Answering many of them will help you save money. It is recommended to install a shower stall in the bathroom to save space. If you make a shower tray with your own hands, its installation will be even more economical.
What is a pallet
You can make a shower tray with your own hands only if you understand what should happen and what the design feature is.
More often, ceramic tiles are used to cover the base of the structure. Firstly, this material is widely represented on the construction market. There are plenty to choose from. Secondly, the material is selected so that it can also be used to cover the walls in the cabin. If you raise the sides to a certain level, you can get a bath in addition.
When constructing a pallet in an apartment or private house, there are no special requirements. If the structure appears in a bathhouse or other wooden building, then its walls are covered with plastic film or roofing felt.
What kind of design is this? A pallet is a niche with a concrete base, which is lined with ceramics. The height of the sides around the perimeter of the concrete niche is different. Depends on the preferences of the owners. They are also covered with tiles.
The work begins with the drainage system. The location of the drain hole is not strictly regulated. It is positioned so that it is convenient to swim. The drainage channel runs under the base of the structure. Keep the floor tilted towards the drain hole.
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Place of installation and shape of the structure
Before you make a shower tray with your own hands, you need to choose a place for it. Several factors influence the decision.
The booth is installed both in the bathroom and in other rooms: in the extension of the bathhouse, in the production room. Attention is focused on the type of foundation of the room and its ceiling. It is recommended that on the upper floors of private houses and apartment buildings, build a pallet with as little weight as possible and reinforced reliable waterproofing, and use a light screed.
The main factor that dictates the choice of installation location of the structure is the location of communications: water supply and drainage into the sewer pipe. In apartments, this will be the location of the already installed faucet. Logically, there will be a sewer nearby.
It is not advisable to install a large structure that will clutter the space of the room. Sharp corners on the entrance side will contribute to injury. Therefore, a square shape with a cut corner is most often chosen.
Construction and design tips
To create your own unique design, you can combine various materials, without forgetting about the practicality and safety of the future shower. For example, for the floor it is advisable to choose small embossed tiles or mosaics - there is less chance of slipping on a rough surface with frequent seams.
As a finishing material for the pallet, you can use multi-colored pebbles or other decor, filling the finishing layer with a transparent sealant.
A few important nuances:
- To prevent water from building up in the pipes, an important rule must be observed: the entrance to the sewer must always be below floor level. The height of the pan with a built-in siphon or drain depends on this.
- Before installing the drainage system, pay attention to the drainage capacity: the larger it is, the faster the water will leave the pan. In some cases, for example, for a cabin with a rain shower function, a standard drain may not cope with the flow of water.
- It is best to lay whole tiles or mosaic sheets on a pallet. To do this, at the stage of marking the booth, you can make a dry layout. If you cannot do without undercuts, install end caps on the cut.
When creating the design of your future cabin, think about comfortable little things.
At the construction stage, it is easy to provide various shelves or niches for placing all kinds of shampoos, gels and other hygiene items, or build a small chair covered with tiles.
The advantage of a ceramic tray
Installing a ready-made pallet in the bathroom is the simplest and easiest way to furnish a room. The choice on the construction market allows you to do this. But what then will be the savings?
With factory-made structures, it is necessary to take into account the requirements for the pallet material. For example, an acrylic product is susceptible to impacts and is easily scratched. The enamel construction is slippery. The steel structure loses its attractiveness in a short time and is very noisy. A marble pallet is expensive. There is no principle of economy here at all.
Hence the conclusion that a homemade ceramic tray would be an ideal approach to designing a cabin and saving money.
The design, made according to your sketch, will fit into the interior of the room, while personal wishes regarding the shape, height of the sides, and cladding will be taken into account. Therefore, the initial sketch will play an important role in the issue of installing a do-it-yourself structure. Ceramic products are easy to keep clean. After all, the tiles can be washed with any household chemicals.
Algorithm for making a tile structure with your own hands
To complete the work you will need materials:
- clean construction sand;
- dry cement;
- for laying bricks;
- metal mesh;
- waterproofing liquid materials;
- putty knife;
- drill with a set of drills;
- Bulgarian;
- level;
- construction tape;
- trowel;
- plastic drain;
- leveling mixture;
- tiles and crosses for seams;
- To lay tiles on the surface of the pallet, a waterproof mixture and the same grout are selected.
The work is carried out according to the following scheme:
- First stage: site preparation.
The place is being prepared at the initial stage of bathroom renovation, when the walls and floor have not yet been decorated. A shower cabin does not require much space. The selected space must be carefully cleared of debris. The walls and floor are treated with waterproofing material. This is done to prevent the appearance of microorganisms, mold and dampness.
- Second stage: creating the foundation.
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Professional advice: how to quickly clean tiles?
If you are tired of scrubbing tiles in the sweat of your brow. The secret is simple... Tile grout can be cleaned with vinegar!
FIRST, GENERALLY SPRAY THE TILE WITH CLEANING POWDER. A natural, non-abrasive, baking soda-based powder will do the trick. Bon Ami, CIF or similar. Vertical surfaces can be quickly wiped with a damp cloth or sprayed with water from a spray bottle to ensure the powder adheres.
Important: Never use powders containing chlorine or chlorinol in this procedure. The next step is to use vinegar, and you won't need any bleach vapor. Second step: mix 1:1 vinegar and water and pour into a spray bottle. Spray the powdered surface evenly. Wet the brush and run it over the entire surface. Now the cleaning powder and vinegar are a thick paste. Leave it on the tile for 5-10 minutes.
RINSE WITH WATER OR WIPE WITH A DAMP RAG This method is suitable for regular washing once every week or two.
If your tiles have not been washed for years, you are better off using CIF-cream. The most effective ways to clean a shower stall.
METHOD No. 1 This simple formula is good because in the future it will protect the walls of the shower stall from soap deposits. It's all about dishwasher rinse aid, of which you only need a little. You don't even need to rub anything, just spray it on the walls after you take a shower. 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide 1/2 cup alcohol (or a little more vodka) 1 tbsp dishwashing detergent 1 tbsp dishwasher rinse aid 2 cups water; METHOD No. 2
The simplest remedy is vinegar diluted with water. Fill a spray bottle with vinegar, about 1/4 full. Then add water and a couple of drops of dishwashing detergent. Shake everything well before use. Please note that this method is not suitable for heavily soiled surfaces, but for constant maintenance care it is quite good. METHOD No. 3 Pour a glass of water into a spray bottle and stir a tablespoon of baking soda and citric acid in it. Apply the solution to the walls of the shower stall, let the product act for 7-10 minutes, wipe the surfaces and rinse with water. WHAT TO WASH
To care for the cabin walls, you can use a rubber scraper. It is convenient because it quickly removes drops of water, and then they do not leave a fine mesh of streaks on the glass. If you use the scraper regularly, you will have to scrub the walls of the shower stall much less often.
Well, when such a network of dried drops has already formed, a scraper will not help. A more radical remedy is needed. In this case, you can use a melamine sponge (only without any additional means) or a small but hard sponge.
You can also come across advice - use WD-40 so that the walls of the cabin literally begin to shine. It needs to be applied to the glass, left for a while, and then wiped with paper towels.
But the life hack popular on the Internet with half a grapefruit sprinkled with salt did not actually work. So it’s better to leave grapefruit for breakfast, but still use those products that are intended for cleaning and cleaning.
