Fitting a shower tray
Discussion
It was an internet purchase about 3 months ago, I think Victoria plumb and I think about £200, but I've had so much going on I forget the minor details. I'm not going to lose any sleep over not having a guarantee on a £200 product and I'm still not sure what a shower tray guarantee would cover, what can go wrong?
Some trays void warranty if the tray installation instructions arent followed. I also read that "dot n dabbing" sand and cement will void warranty as well.
I fitted mine last night with cement based tile adhesive.. I didnt read the installation instructions as i didnt have time or the effort at 10pm last night to knock up some mix...
I fitted mine last night with cement based tile adhesive.. I didnt read the installation instructions as i didnt have time or the effort at 10pm last night to knock up some mix...
Craigybaby69 said:
I'm still not sure what a shower tray guarantee would cover, what can go wrong?
Depends of the exact shower tray / material its made of.Some need no support under them at all, as the underside of the tray sits on the floor, others the center section, ie where you stand is raised off the floor and therefore requires a bed of mortar to support it. Though bedding is often just to get the tray level, rather than for support.
Many resin stone trays have inserts for fitting with legs, so the centre section is clearly designed to be strong enough without bedding/support.
Worst that can happen, an unsupported tray can crack where you stand on it.
Neil - YVM said:
Depends of the exact shower tray / material its made of.
Some need no support under them at all, as the underside of the tray sits on the floor, others the center section, ie where you stand is raised off the floor and therefore requires a bed of mortar to support it. Though bedding is often just to get the tray level, rather than for support.
Many resin stone trays have inserts for fitting with legs, so the centre section is clearly designed to be strong enough without bedding/support.
Worst that can happen, an unsupported tray can crack where you stand on it.
The worst that can happen is that the tray is not stable. Any movement could affect the seal between tray and wall. Leaking water will cause that chipboard to act like wet weetabix. Some need no support under them at all, as the underside of the tray sits on the floor, others the center section, ie where you stand is raised off the floor and therefore requires a bed of mortar to support it. Though bedding is often just to get the tray level, rather than for support.
Many resin stone trays have inserts for fitting with legs, so the centre section is clearly designed to be strong enough without bedding/support.
Worst that can happen, an unsupported tray can crack where you stand on it.
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