By Jessie Hosler

There are a lot of projects with regards to home improvement which could help in enhancing the look and feel of any area of a persons house. One of which is particularly replacing your dingy looking and old shower unit with a new one would make your bathroom appear a lot more pleasing to the eyes not just to you but also to your future guests. Any person can simply replace an old shower with no aid from an expert with the use of shower unit that is prefabricated. There are some tips that could help you in planning, designing as well as installing this particular bathroom project for improving your house in general.

Just like any other projects for improving ones house, being prepared always is very important. Before even starting any project, always check your tools to ensure that you have all the necessary things and that they are handy. You can buy a prefabricated shower in any store that provides home improvement items. In securing the placement of your shower unit, caulk along with galvanize screws and adhesives for shower and tub are required. In leveling the bottom of the shower unit, you may need concrete

nails and hammer, as well as shims.

Prior to getting out the old shower unit, make sure that your supply of water is cut out or shut off to avoid any damage or perhaps mishaps while installing the new unit. The old stall may be removed from its place via cutting the caulk which is attached to a panel with the use of any utility knife. Then, you can use flat pry bar in order to separate this panels from the adjacent wall. You can use a jigsaw in cutting the panels to a much smaller piece which could help you to dispose it quite easily.

Turn the prefabricated shower stall upside down and use a level to the units leg in order to check if the bottom of the unit is even. If in case it is not level, you may use shims to level the unit out. The shims though will have to be nailed into the concrete floor with the use of concrete nails. After leveling the unit, move it from the shower area so that the adhesive will be applied. Apply an adhesive for shower and tub unto the bottom part of the shower unit before placing on the base which is made of concrete. Prior to fixing the unit in its position, you have to ascertain the drain hole that it is place straightly on the drain pipe.

Then drill holes to the adjacent wall of the panel of the shower unit unto the wall studs. You can use screws which are galvanized to secure the holes into the wall. Then afterwards, apply along the edges a caulk to maintain it tightly sealed. Improving your home personally is a good way to save money while spicing up your home. With few tricks, you can be confident that the installation of your new shower would be like a professionals work.

About the Author: Jessie Hosler is a design specialist and enjoys writing about any type of home dcor such as

contemporary bathroom vanities

and

bathroom sinks and vanities

as well as other products.

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