The floor beneath your tray will need to be completely secure so position the shower tray where you want it to go and test that the floor is strong and solid enough to support it without movement.
How to install a shower tray on a solid floor.
The concrete floor will need to be excavated to the depth of the tray either 30mm or 24mm depending on the type of shower tray you are installing.
This depth will also be affected by the type of waterproofing you are using and whether you are installing underfloor heating make sure to check all of these measurements before you start.
Hi i need to put in a shower tray on a concrete floor in a ground floor room.
As we have mentioned installing a new shower tray with the waste in the same position as the old one should minimize potentially a great deal of work.
How would this work if you install a.
If you are working on a solid concrete floor you can install the tray down on a sand and cement mortar base get it level and then allow the mortar to cure.
I was looking at a floor level tray essentially a wet room scenario however looking at other threads it seems that you need to be able to access the plumbing for maintenance.
If you go through to the sub base thats when it gets hard thanks easyt i understand the reasoning and floor level changes in that description.
Fiitting a low profile shower tray to a solid floor help once you break through the screed it will come out fairly easy with a decent bolster and chisel.
Check existing waste and main drainage.
Preformed shower bases have vastly simplified the installation process.
This guide teaches you how to install a shower pan including floor prep and compression drain assembly.
With so many options available you are sure to find the size and style of shower pan that fits your bathroom.
If it s not then remove the floorboards from this area and replace them with marine plywood that is more than 20mm thick.