How to install shower tray.
Shower tray installation on wooden floor.
If the floor is not level the shower pan will not be able to drain properly.
If it s not then remove the floorboards from this area and replace them with marine plywood that is more.
Installing or fitting a shower tray is very much dependent on the type of tray you are installing and the surface it s being installed on.
How to install a low profile shower tray.
Fitting or installing shower trays can be a diy job but the utmost care must be taken to ensure that the tray is both fully sealed waterproof and also totally level on the base it s sitting on once it s in place.
Installation solid floor to start place the shower tray into position on the floor ensuring surface is level and mark the perimeter and waste hole on the floor including an area outside the perimeter for access to connect plumbing as dictated by the installation location after the tray has been installed.
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Lay the shower tray on the floor and outline its height on all of the wood that it leans up against.
Use a hammer and chisel or a handsaw to cut away the wood to make 10mm recesses for the shower tray.
Roofing felt to spread out over the wooden subfloor.
Fix an uneven floor using a self leveler.
Remove the shower tray.
When you install a shower pan over a wooden floor this is not just an added line of defense for the floor it also prevents the wood from absorbing the concrete s moisture too quickly and allows it to cure properly.
If the subfloor is wood waterproof it before using self leveler and before spreading mortar or adhesive.