Tile shower tray: how to do it yourself?

The bathroom is not only a place for hygienic procedures, but a corner of relaxation, so you want it to be comfortable, clean and beautiful. No need to put a huge bath. It is possible to install a compact shower, where you can cheer up in the morning and relax in the evening. And you can avoid buying expensive shower, and make a shower tray made of tile with your own hands.

The small space of the bathroom often makes it necessary to search for optimal solutions in order to make it convenient for all family members, and at the same time there was everything you need. If the bathroom is combined, then this problem becomes even more urgent. Sometimes a good way out is to install a shower.But the finished products, which are in a wide assortment in the building and plumbing stores, are not suitable for everyone because of the high price. It is necessary to think over how best to enclose the space in order to protect nearby things from water, and the pallet can be made of tiles. And this is an easy process if you have all the necessary materials and tools.

There are two options for installing the pallet.

• You can buy in the store ready kit, which includes a polystyrene tray. It is already sealed and has a frame. You can install it, build a curb, decorate it with ceramic tiles. To equip the top space in the easiest way: fasten handrails to the wall for convenience, put a pipe at the top and hang a waterproof curtain.
• Everything is done by hand - from beginning to end.

Pallet shapes can be very diverse: square, triangular, round, oval. Sizes range from seventy centimeters and up. It all depends on the size of the bathroom and the place that can be taken under the shower without damage to the rest of the space. It would be logical to consider for the future the option of installing a certain type of cabin without a pallet. Then the dimensions are adjusted to the size of the base of the cabin, which is subsequently planned to be installed.

The basic steps for creating a tile pallet with your own hands are the following:

• consider and designate the size of the future structure;
• determine the material for construction;
• arrange a convenient rim;
• prepare the area on which the pallet will be installed;
• think over and make insulation;
• to mount the ladder;
• build a pallet;
• to revet the pallet and a side.

When it is decided where the base of the soul will be located, and what form it will be, it is necessary to designate its contours. Before buying the material should calculate what quantity is required.It is recommended to take the tile with a small margin so that in case of damage to the element it can be replaced. In the process of work it may turn out that there was a miscalculation somewhere, so it is better to err. In addition, you immediately need to decide whether the pallet is deep, which will be used as a protective device - plastic, glass or film.

At the heart of the shower tray is a foundation of concrete, which is trimmed with decorative material. A wall is laid on the outside, thanks to which water will not spill onto the floor of the bathroom. Inside this structure is a ladder designed to drain water into the sewer. The plane is mounted so that in the direction of the ramp there is a small slope.

Making a shower with your own hands begins with the need to create a waterproofing and insulation.

Roofing material and durable film are used for waterproofing the floor. Places where floor and walls are joined should be completely closed. It is necessary to remove even the slightest cracks. Then all the space is treated with bitumen mastic. It is applied as a primer, evenly.Then you need to let the pad dry well during the day, and apply a second layer. The final stage will be fixing at the joints of waterproofing tape.

The manufacture of insulation is made using foam with a thickness of at least three centimeters. It must be of such density that it can withstand load well. In the manufacture of sewer ladder responsible for the drainage of water, you need to properly strengthen each element: pipes, funnel, gaskets, as well as the grill and siphon, which are responsible for the fact that unpleasant odors do not penetrate into the room.

Before you make the facing of tile or ceramic tiles, the entire area is treated with a special waterproof composition. When laying tile you need to use a tile adhesive that is resistant to moisture.For the treatment of joints will also need moisture-resistant grout.

Moisture-resistant adhesives that have good consumer reviews include:

• Eunice Plus;
• "Eunice Pool";
• "Litokol" K80;
• "Ceresite" CM11.

From suitable grout can be noted Ceresit CE 40 Aquastatic. It contains antiseptic additives that prevent the formation of fungus and mold.

You can make a pallet with an acrylic coating. This material is often used to cover baths and showers. Due to the good performance characteristics, acrylics are in demand by consumers when installing bathtubs and showers. If necessary, the acrylic coating can be easily updated.

There is an even simpler version of the pallet - it is enameled. Thus, you can save money. But it has two drawbacks - cold to the touch and rather slippery. When using it at the bottom it is better to lay a rubber mat. The iron pallet is more rigid and resistant to deformation, but it is susceptible to corrosion.The metal is rather thin, therefore its vibration is possible, as well as the noise that will be emitted by jets of water falling on the pallet.

The cast-iron pan is much stronger, and corrosion is not bad for it. He is able to serve for a long time. But it is necessarily covered with enamel, on which, over time, the appearance of chipping is inevitable, which spoils the appearance of the shower. Some, in order to preserve a single style, make pallets of wood; it previously requires special processing.

To make the shower tray look really beautiful, it was pleasant to take water procedures in it, it is better to revet the base with decorative material. The space to be faced is quite small, so you can choose the original beautiful tile and think about the design.

The easiest option: after pouring the surface with concrete or laying bricks, plaster the surface well, treat it with a primer, and then apply moisture-resistant paint, choosing the color to match other surrounding details.

The tile can be matte or glossy, with different patterns. You can arrange the surface by combining different colors. Mosaic flooring will look very attractive. Especially if its elements are already present in the rest of the decor. Small details will help to lay out complex surfaces, if the pallet, for example, is not rectangular in shape, but oval or round. Ceramic tile and mosaic are considered to be favorites in facing the shower cabin. But it is also interesting and stylish looks natural or artificial stone, used as a cladding.

Finishing of the pallet with the help of decorative elements is performed only after the concrete and other types of masonry are completely set.

The technology of laying tiles is not different from mounting other surfaces. We act the same as if we fastened it to the floor or walls. Glue to choose waterproof. For even application using a notched trowel.It is not necessary to apply glue to the surface of the tile itself. The surface is leveled with a mallet. Facing starts from the drain. The tile is trimmed as needed at the edge of the walls.

There is one more expert advice on choosing a tile to which you should listen. When buying a tile you need to pay attention to parameters such as moisture absorption and wear resistance.

Tile with a high degree of wear resistance is more expensive, but if the shower is installed in the apartment, and not in the country, for example, and it is used instead of a bath, then you should not save on this. It is better to choose high wear resistance. And one more thing: the shower tray involves the use of tiles with the least moisture absorption. This information, if the tile meets all requirements, must necessarily be contained on the package.

For convenience and comfort, the design of the pallet can be equipped with a floor heating system. Need to pay attention to safety. Experts recommend using a cable system for installing underfloor heating, as it provides for durable insulation and a protective screen. And one more thing: choosing a heating element, you need to take into account its characteristics.Only designs with class IP can be used in rooms with high humidity.

The tile gives unlimited free space for fantasy. Therefore to issue the pallet will not leave special work.

A good variant of the combination of beige tones, where the walls are made to match the lighter color of the pallet with the use of decorative inserts. And the pallet itself is laid out of tiles of different sizes and sizes.

Looks good and compact corner pan, lined with large tiles. In the same color scheme lined walls and floor using even larger elements. In general, everything looks harmonious.

Another interesting solution. It is enough to build a deeper pan. It can, if necessary, perform the functions of a bathroom. In this case, the bottom of the pallet is laid out with small tiles, and the walls - large. The color scheme of the walls and the floor is the same.

It looks interesting in the design of a pallet of mosaic type, and it is used in combination with large slabs on the walls.

In the next video you can see how to make a shower tray from a tile with your own hands.