shower tray

[utterlydiy]

I'm shortly to install a shower tray in place of a bath tub and reading various searched previous topics, I have a question following on from this one:-

When using a frame as described above to support the tray using 18mmm ply and 3" x 2" timber and then having a layer of cement to support the underside of the tray on top of the 18mm ply.

Has the actual frame have to be secured or attached to the floor (Bathroom - T&G Chipboard) to prevent movement.?

Thanks

 

[clf-gas]

Has the actual frame have to be secured or attached to the floor (Bathroom - T&G Chipboard) to prevent movement.???????

OOOOHHHH YYYESS

 

[utterlydiy]

Thanks Clf-Gas

Would it enough by gluing and screwing through the 3 x 2 at an angle to the Floor or counter bore and screw vertical to the floor under the ply. ??

thanks again

 

[clf-gas]

Either way as long as its fixed, watch for pipes and cables

 

[utterlydiy]

thanks for info

 

[clf-gas]

Velcum innit

 

[Softus]

Construct the frame first and get it dead level, then fix it to the floor.

It can't be too rigid.

 

[John M]

It can't be too rigid.

Actress or Bishop?

 

[Softus]

And there was me thinking that nobody was paying attention.

 

[utterlydiy]

I've a problem,

My shower enclosure and tray arrived today, but the tray has adjustable feet on the underside (5 in total).

As I'm doing a raised base for this anyhow as already above. So I take it I can't set it in a bed of cement to secure it as the center is some 70mm above the base standing on its feet.

The supplier say's to "Seal the base edge to the wall, to provide a water tight seal and add rigidity."

Surely I would need more than this to stop any movement.

Any tips please ????

 

[Softus]

So I take it I can't set it in a bed of cement to secure it as the center is some 70mm above the base standing on its feet.

This type of tray isn't intended to be bedded on a lay of mortar.

The supplier say's to "Seal the base edge to the wall, to provide a water tight seal and add rigidity."

That's good advice.

Surely I would need more than this to stop any movement.

I'm not sure why you think that. Is there some reason for you to expect a lack of rigidity?

Any tips please ????

You should follow the manufacturer's instructions to the letter. If the feet have screw holes in then you should screw the feet to the flooring (or platform, or whatever).

 

[utterlydiy]

Surely I would need more than this to stop any movement.

I'm not sure why you think that. Is there some reason for you to expect a lack of rigidity?

I was following advice from above.

Any tips please ????

You should follow the manufacturer's instructions to the letter. If the feet have screw holes in then you should screw the feet to the flooring (or platform, or whatever).

The feet have no holes and are of a plastic type approx. 50mm dia.


thanks again

 

[Softus]

With feet that wide I'd be tempted to drill holes in them and screw them down. You should level the tray as best you can, first, and then level it again after screwing down the feet.

The advice regarding building a platform was (on my part) given on the understanding that you were installing a tray suitable for placing on a platform, i.e. a stone resin or ceramic tray. The ones with legs are intended to stand directly on the floor.

Do you have your heart on having a platform, or was it just that you thought it was the right thing to do?

 

[utterlydiy]

From the searches I carried out about installing shower trays.

Most suggested having a platform to sit the tray on, because of access to the Trap etc should there be a problem. In my case I know the joists go in my favour (along the with the drain pipe). And maybe the easiest way to install etc. without ripping the floors etc. in replacing a bath.

 

[Softus]

If the tray has feet then you don't need to build a platform in order to provide access to the trap.