How to make a shower cabin in a wooden house?

A shower cabin is installed not only in apartments, but also in private houses. This is a great way to quickly relieve fatigue, freshen up after a hard day. Unlike a bath, you do not need to pre-warm the room to receive water procedures. The features of the shower installation will be discussed in the article.

Before installing shower equipment, it is necessary to connect the house to an individual or central water supply system, to carry out sewerage. The structure should be placed next to communications.

Based on the area of ​​the room where the installation of the cabin is planned, you need to choose a place for its placement. This can be the corner of the room, the center, or the space near the wall. The final decision is made by the owner based on personal preference.

After the location has been determined, waterproofing work must be performed. If this is not done, after a month of using the shower room, mold may form on the floor, and it is highly likely that the floor covering will need to be dismantled and replaced.

Sequencing.

• First, the flooring is disassembled, then sheets of moisture-resistant chipboard or cement-particle board are laid.

• After that, the surface is covered with a polymer film, glassine or other moisture-resistant material. One layer is superimposed on another to avoid possible gaps. You can also use special mixtures based on bitumen. They are mixed with liquid to a mushy state and the surface under the floor is coated with the resulting composition. This can also prevent dampness.

• Next, a cement-sand screed is laid, reinforcing the base with a metal mesh. For insulation, you can lay a layer of polystyrene under it, but then the structure will become higher. After complete drying, the tiles are glued. Once the coating is dry, plumbing work can be carried out. It must be taken into account that the floor in the shower room should be 2 or 3 centimeters lower than the rest of the rooms. This is done so that water does not enter other rooms in the event of a leak. If such a process is not possible, you should install a small podium yourself from bricks, and then decorate with ceramic tiles or mosaics.

You can protect walls from water in the following ways:

• sheathe them with moisture-resistant plasterboard or cladding boards treated with acrylic varnish, primer or antiseptic;
• paint with moisture resistant paint.

The ceiling also needs moisture protection. At the same time, the material for finishing must be fireproof, reflect light, absorb sounds, environmentally friendly, resistant to water.

In bathrooms, false ceilings are often installed. It is easy to care for it, you can easily place lighting devices.

This will help reduce humidity levels and stabilize the temperature in the room.

Depending on the design, the shower cabin can be with or without a pallet. Both options are suitable for a wooden cottage. In the first case, the advantage lies in the convenience of using the shower, in the second, in ease of placement.

If the area of ​​the sanitary room is small, then it is possible to install a shower with an inclined floor. In this case, the pallet can be made independently brick or concrete, and then decorated with ceramic tiles.

Cab doors are mainly made of glass. For this, ordinary or hardened material is used. The second option is preferable, since it is more resistant to mechanical stress. The optimum thickness for glass elements is 6 mm.

When choosing a shower cabin model, you need to consider the following points.

• The dimensions of the structure should not create inconvenience during the reception of water procedures. An acceptable aspect ratio is 80 by 80 cm or 90 by 90 cm. The plumbing element should be placed so that 40 cm of free space remains on the left and right sides. Above, you also need to leave 30 cm in stock, since the installation of a podium may be required. In addition, a wooden blockhouse can shrink over time. These manipulations will help facilitate the placement and further maintenance of the shower equipment.

• The cabin can be square, semicircular and rectangular. When choosing, you should focus on personal preferences or on the area of ​​the room in which you plan to install the equipment.
• When considering the model, it is recommended that the equipment pressure rating be checked with the consultant. It is desirable that it coincides with the water pressure.
• It is worth paying attention to the materials from which the structure and sashes are made. They must be resistant to mechanical damage.

• The shower cubicle can be equipped with additional functions. This includes simulated hammam, tropical rain, or contrast mode. The choice should be given only to those functions that will actually be applied. Each additional detail not only loads the structure, but also increases its cost.

The installation of a shower stall does not require much effort. Often, instructions are attached to the equipment. If you follow the directions in it, the process will not take long.

First you need to prepare the room. To do this, you need to install pipes for water supply and drainage. Wooden elements should be treated with an antiseptic.

Some corner models do not have back panels. Such structures are designed to be installed close to the wall.

Next, you need to attach the legs to the pallet and install it, controlling the height using the adjusting screws. The horizontality is checked against the building level.

Install the bottom guides for the sash on the pallet. Fix them with screws, and seal the joints with sealant.

If there is a back wall, it must be secured. Then connect the plumbing equipment.

The bathroom wiring must not be exposed. All elements are hidden under special channels.

Then the vertical supports and door leaves are installed.

After that, the joints are sealed. The hydrocabin is left open for a day until the smell disappears.

Connection to sewerage and water supply system

Plumbing with and without a pallet is connected to the sewer in different ways. In the first case, the connection is made by means of a coupling of the required caliber. The sewer outlet is mounted under the cab, but it is better to use adapters to get rid of unpleasant odors.

If the shower structure is located next to the riser, then use a flexible corrugation.

In the second case, it is still necessary to create a drainage system. Drain pipes are installed under the flooring and connected to the sewer through an elbow that is hidden behind the podium.

It is easier to connect plumbing to the plumbing system yourself than to the sewage system. To make the pipes almost invisible, you need to create a plan for the placement of the shower in advance.The adapter for hot and cold water should be positioned so that the distance to the pipes is at least 15 cm, otherwise only hot water will flow at the outlet. The diameter must be selected in accordance with the pressure of the water supply. The optimal caliber is 27-30 mm, suitable for both standard watering cans and for the "tropical" version.

To make the shower room unusual, "not like everyone else", you can use black instead of the classic chrome elements. They will look especially impressive against the light background of the surrounding space.

If you plan to decorate your bathroom in a vintage style, then the accessories should be made "antique".

In a classic or baroque style, details with a golden finish will look good.

You can also install a seating position in the shower, making it, for example, of bricks and decorating with ceramic tiles. Relevant for families with elderly people. For more comfort, you can additionally build a handrail.

Can be used as finishing materials.

• Ceramic tiles. The advantages of using are durability, resistance to water, a variety of colors;

• Mosaic for decorating a homemade pallet or walls. Differs in a variety of shapes and colors;
• Marble is a guarantee of beauty and durability. It will help to make any interior unusual. The disadvantage is the high price;
• PVC panels are a budget design option, suitable for finishing ceilings and walls.

You can even put a corner in the bedroom. The main thing is to carefully think over all the arrangement.

If you cannot decide on a suitable design for a plumbing booth, you can use ready-made design solutions found on the Internet.

Corner structures, although small in size, but independent installation is quite laborious.

If you plan to create a brick pallet, then you should not save on it. It is better to buy a new and moisture resistant one than to use a used one. Over time, the old material may crack, and you will have to re-install.

At the end of all of the above, conclusions can be drawn.

• It is not necessary to spend money on professional plumbing installation. Installation of a shower room, subject to the instructions, is within the power of even an inexperienced person in such matters. The main thing is to follow all the recommendations, and there will be no problems with the installation.
• When choosing a shower cabin model, it is worth focusing not only on personal preferences, but also take into account the area of ​​space where installation is planned.

• Be sure to connect the house to the water supply and sewerage system before installing plumbing. If the walls and ceiling are wooden, it is necessary to treat them with special antiseptics, acrylic varnish or finish with a cladding board.
• It is worth paying attention to the ventilation of the room for receiving water procedures, since there is a lot of humidity. It is recommended to install a system with forced air circulation.

• It is also necessary to take into account the functionality of the equipment, its nominal pressure and what material the parts are made of. Do not forget that additional options increase the cost.
• When creating a pallet with your own hands from brick, it is better to use a new one. This way the niche will last longer. You can decorate with ceramic tiles, mosaics or marble.

For information on how to assemble a shower stall, see the next video.