Is it safe to install a glass shower screen unto a plaster wall?

Question

I have a bath tub but want to use it as shower too. My wall is plaster and I have a glass shower screen which I want to fix it unto the wall and resting on the edge of the bath tub. Will doing this damage my plaster wall? What should I do to make sure the screen does not collapse? Thanks for any advice.

Answer 1

firsly it sounds like you want the glass laid flat on the wall--not advisable as mould would build up behind the glass. I think you probally mean fix one edge to the wall and the other edge onto bath, well firstly you will need to water proof your plaster wall for the same reasons and you don't want to damagethe wall or have moiture get trapped inside the wall as it will seep into the wall and cause damage in other rooms. there is a sheet - like laminex - it's cheap- use a water proofing piant- let dry- then glue or screw sheet onto wall, use special brackets to hiold screen up-make sure it is anchored into timber frame of wall -not just into plaster. ( make sure you know where elec leads are before doing this) one bracket will go into wall and the other end will go into wall or ceiling. once in place , seal edges on wall and bath with a coloured silicone to suit bathroom decor--make sure it is the right type of silicone that doesn't go mouldy. It's fairly easy- if in dought ask your local hadware--they are allways happy to advise--happy showering. The silicone is usually enough at the base to keep glass in place but it must be anchored at the sides near the top-make sure the glass is a proper shower glass incase someone falls into it.

Answer 2

I use an expanding rod. You put it in place and then twist one end to expand it and basically wedge it into place. It works fine, doesn't fall out or anything. No holes to drill, etc. The gym where I work out also uses this type of rod. If the tension rod won't work, there are other options. One would be to use adhesive. You could try to find an epoxy that adheres to glass and tile. The glue that hold the rear view mirror to the windshield in your car might work. Another method would be to drill the tile and glass and bolt the rod in place that way. It would take some care, but both the tile and glass can be drilled with carbide bits. Another way would be to suspend the rod on hangers from the ceiling, independent of the walls. I don't know if this would look acceptable in you bath.

Answer 3

If the plaster is applied to blocks/bricks, just drill the necessary holes. Insert rawl plugs before fixing the screen. I would suggest you tile over the plaster. You dont have to tile the complete area. A neater job.

Answer 4

Don't do it. When the plaster inevitably gets wet when showers are taken, it will begin to deteriorate. As the strength degrades, the chance of the shower door falling increases.

Answer 5

Shower Screens B And Q

Answer 6

You have to drill holes to mount the shower/tub door.It is made to be a perminent installation. If you decide to remove it in the future you can remove it and plug the holes with joint compound or spackle. Re paint the wall and no one will know..

Answer 7

B And Q Shower Screens

Answer 8

i think you intend to use glass screen to place FLAT against wall instead of tiles .. forget it it wont work ..condensation will start immediately ! ..tile the wall or fit special boards to wall instead ..normally called wet wall or mermaid boards ..expensive ..but eliminates tile joint

Answer 9

you would normally tile first, fix with plasterboard fixings and put plenty of silicon on the back support bar you fix to the wall

Answer 10

TILE YOU WALLS FIRST THEN YOU CAN FIT THE SCREEN BUT YOU MUST USE HOLLOW WALL FIXINGS FROM B\Q WICKS OR HOMEBASE OR GOOD DIY SHOP