How to Install a Shower Panel, The DIY Way!
Installing a DIY shower panel is one of the most rewarding DIY projects you can tackle during a bathroom renovation. Shower panels are a popular choice among Perth homeowners, thanks to their sleek designs, functionality, and ease of installation. If you’ve been wondering how to install a shower panel without the need for professional assistance, you’re in the right place.
At Ross’s Discount Home Centre, we’ve helped countless customers successfully complete their bathroom upgrades, offering expert guidance and top-quality products for bathrooms. Drawing from years of experience and customer feedback, this guide provides step-by-step instructions on installing your DIY shower panel. Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or a first-timer, these tips will help you achieve a professional finish while saving time and money.
So, if you’re ready to upgrade your bathroom with a stunning new shower screen, read on to learn everything you need to know to complete the job like a pro!
1. Gather your tools
Before you can install a DIY shower panel, you’ll need to gather your tools. These include a level, paper, pencil, shims, drill, masonry bit, anchors, Philips screwdriver, vinyl sweep, and scissors. Of course, you’ll also need a shower panel.
Go ahead and gather these tools. Just make sure that your tools are switched off when not in use and that you keep your worksite safe and dry.
2. Setup and attach mounting brackets
The second step in installing a standard shower panel is to set up mounting brackets. To do this, mark out the centres of each panel on the floor and mark vertical centerlines on the walls. Once you’ve done this, mark screw holes along the centrelines on the wall and floor for mounting the brackets.
To attach the brackets, drill 30mm holes into the marks you’ve just made. Your shower panel will have come with plastic plugs—insert these into every hole. Next, attach the brackets to these holes with screws. Also, ensure to keep the grub screws slightly loose to facilitate the installation of the glass panels.
3. Install the fixed shower panel
Your DIY shower panel includes a fixed panel, a hinge panel, and a door panel. You’ll need to install the fixed panel first. Now, every shower panel comes with some rubber blocks for attaching the glass. Position these blocks in front of every bracket that you’ve attached.
Next, lift your fixed panel carefully into the floor brackets and then slide it into the wall brackets. If your measurements were accurate, this will take absolutely no time at all. Once your fixed panel is in place, tighten the grub screws.
4. Install the hinge shower panel and seal all gaps
Once you’ve installed your fixed shower panel, follow the exact same steps to install your hinge panel. When both panels are installed, you may notice a small gap between the panels and the wall. If this gap is excessive, seal it with the help of some silicone.
5. Attach the door panel
You’re almost done now! All that is left is to secure hinges into the provided recesses on the hinge panel. Once this is done, lift the door panel onto the blocks and attach the hinges to it. Make sure that your gaps are even and then tighten all screws.
That’s it! 5 easy steps and you’ll have installed a DIY shower panel with no professional help at all!
And, if you’re still deciding whether to go with a shower panel over a standard panel or are yet to purchase a shower panel, then consider the following shower panels from our store.
Curve Top Walk-In Glass Shower Panels: This attractive shower panel is a superior-grade product made of toughened safety glass. This is a standard walk-in shower panel, and installation follows the same procedure that I’ve mentioned above.
Walk-In Glass Shower Panels: These luxurious shower screens are a high-quality product that comes with a range of fixings (sold separately). Installation of this shower panel will differ slightly from the above. However, we provide full installation instructions with this shower panel.
Conclusion:
Installing a DIY shower panel is such an easy task that you can consider doing it yourself. For DIY installation, you’ll need to gather your set of tools, set up and attach the brackets, install the fixed and hinge shower panels, seal all gaps, and attach the door panel. By following these simple steps, you’ll have installed a standard shower panel in no time at all!
To install other shower screen types, check out our article, How to Install A Shower Screen. And, if you’re still considering getting shower panels in Perth, look no further than Ross’s Discount Home Centre. Check out our range of shower panels at our online store today!