Disassembly and dismantling of the shower cabin may be required due to the installation of a new model or the transfer of the product to another room. This work can be done not only by the master, but also by the owner himself. It is enough to follow simple instructions. How to disassemble the shower cabin is described in the article.
Preparatory work
To dismantle the shower enclosure, no complicated tools are required. Need to prepare:
- a sharp knife with a thin blade;
- screwdrivers of different sizes;
- keys;
- solvent for silicone sealant.
When doing work, you need to be careful and be careful. The procedure must be carried out slowly in order to do everything right.
Disconnect from communications
How to disassemble the shower cabin correctly? First you need to disconnect it from the mains. You should not skip this step, as it is necessary for security. Then it is necessary to tighten the valves located on the pipes,serving hot and cold water.
Then you need to disconnect the eyeliner with an adjustable wrench. Stop valves should not be removed, because they are needed to connect a new design. In conclusion, you need to turn off the sewer. You should familiarize yourself with how the drain works: it is used to connect a siphon or an adjustable tee. Dismantling the shower cabin siphon involves removing the corrugation. If there is a tee, unscrew the clamps and threaded connections.
Working with accessories
Do-it-yourself disassembly of the shower cabin continues with the removal of additional parts. Shelves, mirrors, holders, hooks, lights, radio should be removed. It is necessary to dismantle the faucet, faucet and upper shower divider. Disassembly of the watering can is required. There should be no unnecessary elements in the cockpit.
Cab disassembly
How to disassemble the shower cabin if the preparation is done? The silicone sealant should be removed. A knife and other sharp devices are not suitable for this - it will not be possible to completely eliminate the composition, therefore, after dismantling, traces may remain.
Working with sharp objects will scratch the plastic surface. Easy to use solvent. The agent must be applied to the seams and joints treated with sealant. After a few minutes, you can disassemble.
The thinner evaporates quickly, so it will probably need to be reapplied after 15-20 minutes. If there is no special tool, instead ofhe needs to use gasoline. But be aware that this substance damages plastic.
Removing doors
The doors need to be removed. Shower enclosures may require replacement of these parts. Usually the doors move on the upper and lower rollers fixed in the rails. Proper removal of the doors begins with some loosening of the screws securing the rollers at the top.
When the top screws are untwisted, you need to remove the bottom rollers from the guides. Then you need to lift the door and pull it out. It is more convenient to do the work with an assistant. It will also be more convenient if you install a shower door.
Removing panels
How to disassemble the shower cabin completely? Panels made of glass or plastic are fixed to the frame at the top or bottom with fasteners. On the sides they are fixed with racks or wall slats. First you need to remove the top and bottom fasteners. Then, while holding the panels, you need to unscrew the screws on which the rack is fixed. It must be moved, freeing the panel.
With a slight effort, press the glass, squeezing it out of the groove on the side. This removes all panels. Sometimes this procedure is complicated by silicone seals that stick to the plastic and glass elements of the cabin. Then you need to carefully cut them using a wallpaper knife.
Dismantling the frame
First you need to separate the planks from the walls by removing the screws. Then you should remove the remnants of silicone by treating it with a solvent or removing it with a knife. Then you can remove the top of the frame,which makes the design easier. The frame is removed from the pallet, after which it is disassembled.
Removing the pallet
This work is done in 2 ways. If the pallet is installed on legs or a brick support, then its removal will not be difficult. When installing in the floor, efforts are needed to remove the part. With a high pallet, there should be no difficulties.
It is necessary to do the work as follows:
- remove protection and sealant, treat with mortar;
- need to pull out the pallet;
- if it is difficult to disassemble it, then you need to use a chipper;
- after removing the pallet from the screed, you need to remove the remnants of silicone from the walls.
Proper assembly and disassembly of the shower cabin will allow you to use the product for a long time. The main thing is to follow all the steps and slowly do the work.
What do you need to install?
To install a shower cabin, you will need:
- building level;
- screwdriver;
- drill;
- screwdrivers;
- hoses;
- waterproofing tape;
- mounting foam.
How is the installation done?
Included with the shower cabin there is an instruction with a description of the work. If it is not there, then you need to carry out the installation based on the following tips:
- You should choose a location for assembly. It is advisable not to do this in the bathroom.
- Mounting the pallet depends on whether there is a frame. If present, fixing will be more difficult.
- It is necessary to turn the pallet over,fix square beams to it.
- On the beams there are holes in which the studs are installed. With their long side they rest against the corner of the product, and with the short side they rest against the floor.
- On one side, fixation is carried out with a nut, and on the other - with a thrust bearing. The structure must be turned over and put in place. Adjust the height with a thrust bearing.
- After installation, everything is tightened with locknuts. Brackets must be used to fix the pallet to the wall. Joints are coated with sealant.
Install the product without a frame as follows:
- During the installation of the product with a flat tray, a siphon must be installed. It is necessary to unscrew the clamp and the joint with the drain hole, treat with sealant.
- Then everything is put back in place.
- On the other hand, a sealant treated with silicone is attached to the corrugation.
- Then the hose is inserted into the sewer.
- After installing the siphon, pour water into the pan and check for leakage. If not, then a major commit is performed.
- The product is attached to the installation site and rises by 5 cm. Mounting foam is poured under it. The load must be placed in the installed pallet. Only after a day can you complete the next step.
Installation of walls
The back of the cab is installed, where the electronics are located. Cold and hot water is also connected from the inside. This panel is fixed near the side, fastened with screws and fastened with a pallet. To do this, take self-tapping screws.
Other walls are assembled separately and then installed. The instruction shows thatthe sidebar is installed first, and then the rest are brought in. It is important that the holes match. Then everything is screwed on. The top part should be with a large number of holes. A key is used for fastening. Sealant is applied to the joints. Next, install the sidebars.
If there is a speaker, it is fixed with sealant. Then install the fan and backlight. And inside they screw a corner on which the shower is fixed. A large bar is screwed higher on the side, and the other with self-tapping screws inside the product. Be sure to fasten semicircular slats for glass. This work is carried out according to the instructions attached to the product.
Thus, the installation and dismantling of the shower cabin is also carried out independently, if you know the features of the work. It is only necessary to follow all the steps to get a quality result.
