Arrangement of a walk -in shower: complete guide –

A dynamic lifestyle is also reflected in the design characteristics of your home. If you are always on alert and prefer a quick shower compared to a tank full of foam, you can opt for a Walk-in shower. As you have probably already understood, there are countless models of very elegant walk-in shower.

In addition, this option is the most suitable and if you want to keep up with the trends, because the Walk Shower cabins are among the preferences of the designers of the agreement this year. The showers on the floor are also an intelligent space approach if you have a small bathroom. As in any other type of disposition, the elegant, airy and minimalist design must be completed by functionality.

What is a Walk-in shower?

A Walk-in shower is completely without doors and curtains. Some Walk-in showers are covered halfway by a wall or glass panel, therefore being completely or partially open. They are arranged directly on the bathroom floor, under construction with a very low tank or directly on the bathroom tiles.

Arrangement of a walk-in shower: step by step

The first stage in the arrangement of a Walk-in shower is the payment of the excavation, then the exhaust system is installed, after which the waterproofing must be made and the ceramic plywood is chosen. Find out what each of these phases entails!

Excavate the excavation

The drainage system of a shower cabin on the floor is perhaps the most important part of the project. In order to avoid inflicts, the first step is to pay a excavation to have more features. First of all, we are talking about an army excavation, at least 4.5 cm. This will be done at an inclined corner, to promote water loss. According to the recommendations of the specialists, the slope must have a minimum of 5% of inclination towards the drainage area, to prevent the stagnation of the water on the floor.

As for the choice of the excavation, it is advisable to opt for a floating excavation. This involves the application on the support layer of different layers of PVC lamina, on which it then digs. The PVC sheet prevents the penetration of water from the excavation in the support layer. This recommendation is applicable even more in the case of the bathrooms located on the floor. Be careful to predict the perimeter dilation joints and if the bathroom surface is greater than 10 square meters, joints and ceramic plywood.

In a house with a wooden floor, it is not recommended to mount the shower on the floor on the floor, but to opt for the CUD. A wooden floor is very flexible and you may have infiltrations on the lower floor.
For the shower on the floor, it is recommended to create a stable support layer, for example made of OSB tiles. You can mount on the wooden structure of the Polistirene plates, on which to whip the excavation. For greater safety, the work joints of the excavation and ceramic plywood are sealing with a flexible adhesive.

Choose the drainage system

Another detail that should not be neglected in the arrangement of a Walk-in shower is the drainage system. Fortunately, there are many dedicated products in the profiles of profiles from which you can choose. Very often the gutters are used, which are mounted at the entrance of the shower, or even on the wall or on the shower platform, depending on their type, but also take into account the positioning of sewage installations and personal preferences.

Another option would be the installation of special prefabricated skills, which are located directly under the ceramic plates and which integrate slope elements.

Regardless of the option, choose quality products, which will resist the time.

The realization of the impermeabilization

In the arrangement of the Walk-in shower, waterproofing production is an extremely important phase. The waterproofing should be applied on the entire surface of the floor, but also on the walls in the shower area that are exposed directly into contact with the water and even one meter after its end. For optimal results, it would be ideal for watering the entire bathroom. Our recommendation for the walls are the waterpanel plates, resistant to wet spaces, regarding the use you can find more here.

For waterproofing, we advise you to choose a suitable product for ceremony plywood assembly. Discover here other suggestions on the pre -emphasis of the bathrooms.

The reinforcement of the impermeabilization is also an essential condition for quality works. For this, you will need a quality reinforcement shirt, which will resist the alkaline environment.

The insulating hydro-insulating drainage of the Walk-in shower requires special attention, considering that they are more vulnerable to water infiltrations. To perform waterproofing in these areas, the elastic is used, which is applied to all the joints of the walls and especially in the loss area.

Choose the ceramic plywood

The ideal tiles for walk-in showers are those with non-slip properties, to avoid injuries due to the slippery floor. After choosing the favorite model of ceramic tiles, you will also need adhesives for tiles, tiles or natural stones, joints for joints and a product to clean the adhesive and the kit. If you want premium results, we recommend you to opt for a flexible adhesive and an Espoxid joint. Two main criteria in choosing the adhesive are the type and size of the ceramic plates. We offer you suggestions on the choice of stickers here. You can also find out more about choosing the kit based on epoxy resin or cement.

Provision of a Walk-in shower: Recommended materials

Adevit internal tiles and tiles outside the Cheraset map

The sticker for tiles and tiles inside and outside the Keraset map is a sticker marketed in the bag and is prepared with water to be applied. Before the application, the wall must be completely dry and the adhesive spreads on the wall with a large space. Then follow the positioning of the natural or natural stone plates. After dried, fill the empty spaces with the joints and let it dry.

Acid cleaning solution Mapui Keranet dust ceramic dishes

After all this process, the tile or the natural stone must be clean with ceramic plates for acid cleaning solution of the keranet powder. Removes any trace of adhesive or joint, leaving the surface of the tiles shiny and clean, so that you can have fun every time you take a shower.

Adhesive tiles and flexible tiles at the Elastorad map

The sticker for the tiles and flexible tiles of the Elastorad map is a sticker that is marketed. It is easy to use, because the plates no longer have to be left in the water before being mounted and applied very quickly.

Disposal of a Walk-in shower in a small bathroom: useful tips

It may seem counterintuctive, but the arrangement of a small bathroom with a Walk-in shower is an excellent idea, because thanks to the sliding glass or at the doors of the semi-preferential shower, the bathroom seems more airy and spacious.

Since the glass wall allows the light to pass, the space will seem more generous. In addition, a walk-in shower can install any configuration, because the shower system is not already integrated, as in the shower, for example. Choose a shower with massage jets, waterfall or rain effect.

In a small bathroom, it is very important to use the space you have available. Therefore, place the type of walk-in next to the window or, if it is missing, place it near the air unloading source. Ventilation is very important because the steam that can lead to the appearance of the mold is created during the use of the shower. Usually, the Walk-in showers are mounted in the opposite corner of the door.

In addition, when choosing the sliding glass shower door, for the partial separation of the shower space, opt for the transparent one, without models, because otherwise you risk «stealing» from the depth of space and to block visibility.

Not only that, but when you choose the colors of the finishes, opt for light shades, so that the bathroom is more spacious. If you want to give the feeling of a higher space, you can mount on the walls with a closer scheme. Make sure that the furniture in your small bathroom are small in size and will have several hidden conservation spaces, so that the bathroom really appears a ventilated space.

Maintenance of a walk-in shower

To maintain a walk-in shower, it is always necessary to remove excess humidity. That’s why we advise you to start the ventilation system immediately after leaving the shower. For shower gel containers, shampoo, conditioner and soap, use a metal barbecue container, so that the water from it is easily drained, without having to empty it.

It also acquires a substance that dissolves the residues of soap, spray it on the walls and on the floor to avoid the formation of limestone deposits, as well as the reinforcement of the foam that results after taking. Then clean the walls with a scraper to allow faster drying. Clean the guitar, the tiles and tiles with a cleaning substance of the universal bathroom using a brush with strong nylon brushes and then rinse with tap water.

The glass screen can be eliminated with a substance of glass cleaning and a soft cloth after each shower, in order to maintain glass in a clean state. Reimprise the kit once every 6 months, in order to prevent the appearance of the mold. If you want to know more, discover our suggestions and advice on how to get rid of mold.

The advantages of a walk-in shower

First of all, the arrangement of the bathroom with a walk-in helps to give the feeling of a wider and airy space. Accessibility is another advantage, because in this way you will have no obstacles when you want to shower. Especially for those with low mobility, this advantage is as important as possible.

In addition, a Walk-in shower offers you a larger space than a traditional shower cabin, so you will have more maneuver space and surely you will not wake up with your elbow or with your knee on the wall.

Not only that, but the arrangement of a Walk-in shower also increases the value of the building, in the event that, at a certain point, you will move in a more spacious place or with a better position. If you can sell your home, it will be worth more. Last but not least, a shower cabin is resistant and requires reduced maintenance.

Whatever the reason why you want to opt for the arrangement of a walk-in shower, whether it is the small space of the bathroom, or that attracts this aesthetic or that you want to facilitate access to someone in your family with mobility problems, you can go with this project, because it has many benefits. Now that you know what the steps to follow in the arrangement of the bathroom shower are, you can take care of the team that deals with this to respect each of them. Do not forget to keep the shower correctly, to avoid the appearance of the mold.

Author: Raluca Ghetu

Over 7 years of experience in the blog and building materials and over 20 years of experience in the management of projects, budgets, re -enlargement of businesses, training and management consultancy. Passionate about innovation and pay attention to details that bring value. See all articles by Raluca Ghetu