How to Install a Bench in a Tile Shower
Installing a corner bench in a tile shower can be quite easy. Shower benches can be essential for the elderly, and they are also helpful for people who are ill. A shower bench has practical advantages, too. It can be used for easier shaving, a more relaxing shower experience or while helping a child shower. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Shower bench
- Drill
- Masonry bit
- Fastener sleeves
- Screwdriver
- Adhesive caulk
- Mortar
- Trowel
- Tiles to match shower
- Grout
Instructions
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Place the bench frame at the desired level and mark the places where the mounting holes hit the tile.
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Drill holes into the marked areas. Then insert the fastener sleeves and use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the holes.
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Remove the screws, squirt a bit of adhesive caulk into each hole and reinsert the screws. This will secure the bench in place.
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Caulk the top edge of the bench frame on the tile side.
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Fill the bench frame with mortar. To allow the water to drain off the seat, build up the part of the bench nearest to the corner very slightly, sloping downward until the front of the bench is flush with the front of the frame. Pack the mortar tightly and flatten with a trowel.
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Cut tiles to fit the shape of the bench and press them into the mortar. Make sure to tile the front and bottom of the bench as well.
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Tips & Warnings
Save some of the materials while tiling your shower. You may want to install a bench or other accessory in your shower later.
Various shower benches require slightly different installation methods, so check the instructions for details specific to your shower bench.
