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fixing a shower tray on floorboards

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tvmo

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Jan 25, 2011, 4:06:31 PM1/25/11
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Hi can I fix a shower tray directly onto floorboards? Previously I
have used cement to bed a tray onto Marine Ply but in this case I
would like to fix it directly to the floorboards as they will be my
finished flooring. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Is there
any specific type of shower tray I need to consider? Thanks

John Rumm

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Jan 25, 2011, 10:23:16 PM1/25/11
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Make sure the boards are well fixed down. If there are excessive gaps, a
layer of hardboard over the top, again well fixed, then 1/2" of mortar
and bed the tray on as usual (assuming its a stone resin tray).

Remember you will need to chop out a hole for the waster fitting first! ;-)

(if the boards are in a bad way etc then take them up under the tray and
replace with WBP ply as a base)

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Lobster

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Jan 26, 2011, 2:37:16 AM1/26/11
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On 25/01/2011 21:06, tvmo wrote:

I've just bought one of these which might fit your requirements:
http://www.coram.co.uk/showertrays-riser.html

Haven't fitted the thing yet, so can't comment on practicalities, though
it looks well made etc

David

JohnW

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Jan 26, 2011, 3:15:50 AM1/26/11
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Fitted one of these a couple of years ago to Chipboard floor direct as
a replacement. It turns out lower than it looks and so far no
problems. The legs seem quite chunky, but I think I added a further
support from the old tray to the middle.

John

geraldthehamster

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Jan 26, 2011, 7:12:24 AM1/26/11
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On 26 Jan, 07:37, Lobster <davidlobsterpot...@hotmail.com> wrote:

I like the pictures on that page where they show the difference
between sawing "Coram rigid panels" and "Flimsy plastic panels". Can
you see what they did there? Hilarious.

Cheers
Richard

Skipweasel

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Jan 26, 2011, 7:47:02 AM1/26/11
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In article <JaQ%o.11140$xu5....@newsfe04.ams2>, davidlobsterpot601
@hotmail.com says...

> I've just bought one of these which might fit your requirements:
> http://www.coram.co.uk/showertrays-riser.html
>
> Haven't fitted the thing yet, so can't comment on practicalities, though
> it looks well made etc

I can see the attraction, but bear in mind that as you get older, or
want to sell the house to someone older you may well regret having such
a high step.

It'd be no use in this house, for a start!

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Skipweasel - never knowingly understood.

tvmo

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Jan 26, 2011, 3:40:05 PM1/26/11
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Thanks guys. I've seen a shower enclosure which suits my needs and I
think the tray may solve the problem. Could you have a look at this
link and let my know what you think? Thanks Victoria
http://www.aquabliss.co.uk/shop/product/1941/900x768mm_Halton_D_Shaped_Shower_Enclosure/

tvmo

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Jan 26, 2011, 3:40:26 PM1/26/11
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Thanks guys. I've seen a shower enclosure which suits my needs and I

tvmo

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Jan 26, 2011, 3:41:06 PM1/26/11
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On Jan 26, 12:47 pm, Skipweasel <skipwea...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> In article <JaQ%o.11140$xu5.2...@newsfe04.ams2>, davidlobsterpot601

Thanks guys. I've seen a shower enclosure which suits my needs and I

John Rumm

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Jan 26, 2011, 5:49:47 PM1/26/11
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On 26/01/2011 20:40, tvmo wrote:

> Thanks guys. I've seen a shower enclosure which suits my needs and I
> think the tray may solve the problem. Could you have a look at this
> link and let my know what you think? Thanks Victoria
> http://www.aquabliss.co.uk/shop/product/1941/900x768mm_Halton_D_Shaped_Shower_Enclosure/

The £269 one looks like it comes with a fibreglass tray, with metal
bracketry. I have never been so keen on these as the stone resin ones.
You also can't get those close the the floor if you are seeking a low
step threshold.

However if you want to keep all your plumbing above the floor level then
they are ok (although IMHO I would still opt for the stone resin tray
and build a plinth for it).

Lobster

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Jan 27, 2011, 10:09:35 AM1/27/11
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On 26/01/2011 12:47, Skipweasel wrote:
> In article<JaQ%o.11140$xu5....@newsfe04.ams2>, davidlobsterpot601
> @hotmail.com says...
>> I've just bought one of these which might fit your requirements:
>> http://www.coram.co.uk/showertrays-riser.html
>>
>> Haven't fitted the thing yet, so can't comment on practicalities, though
>> it looks well made etc
>
> I can see the attraction, but bear in mind that as you get older, or
> want to sell the house to someone older you may well regret having such
> a high step.

Well given that in my case the shower's upstairs, and since the step up
into the shower's going to be no higher than those on the staircase,
that shouldn't be an issue! TBH I'll be happy to be able to access the
gubbins underneath the tray for maintenance purposes etc.

David

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