Installing shower wall panels is an effective way to waterproof your bathroom while adding a sleek, modern feel. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the entire process of installing a shower screen.
Detailed Guide for Simple Shower Panel Set Up
1. Preparation:
Precise Measurement: Utilize a professional tape measure to gauge your bathroom's size and ensure the selected shower screen fits seamlessly.
Quality Materials: Secure shower screens, accessories like glass, metal frames, etc., of top-tier quality for durability and safety during installation.
Tool Kit: Equip yourself with necessary tools such as screwdrivers, electric hammers, impact drills, and silicone adhesive to ensure easy assembly.
2. Determine the installation location
Mark the positioning hole: Use a professional ruler to measure on the wall and mark the location of the positioning hole.
Check the drawings to ensure that the hole position avoids water and electricity wiring.
3. Install the bottom basin and drill holes
Install the bottom basin: Assemble the bottom basin at the predetermined position and confirm that the bottom basin is flat and free of water.
Perform a waterproof test to check whether the bottom basin is leaking or the waterway is blocked.
Drill holes: Use an impact drill to drill holes at the marked position to fix the shower screen frame or aluminum.
4. Fix the frame and install the glass
Install the rubber particles: Insert the rubber particles into the holes to enhance the fixing force of the screws.
Fix the frame: Align the frame or aluminum with the drilling position and fix it with screws.
Install the glass: Fix the glass material at the bottom basin drilling hole, and drill holes to install the fixing seat and top pipe where necessary.
5. Install the movable door and other accessories
Install the movable door: Save space and facilitate use.
Install the rack: Conveniently place the clothes to be changed when taking a bath.
Waterproof fixation: Use glass glue to seal the fixed parts to ensure waterproofness.
6. Inspection and adjustment
Stability check: Check whether the shower panels is installed firmly without looseness or shaking.
Function check: Check whether the water inlet and drainage functions are normal without leakage or blockage.
As bath screens grow in popularity, you may need this guide. While their installation requirements vary, this guide should help you complete most jobs with ease. Keep it on hand for your next construction, remodeling, or bathroom upgrade project.