How To Remove A Shower Enclosure
Here at Bathroom Takeaway, we like to believe we know our enclosures! But have you ever pondered on how to remove a shower enclosure? Maybe you want to convert it into a different space? Or create the wet room facility of your dreams? Well in this step-by-step guide, we will run you through exactly what to do, and how to do it! So kick back and relax and let’s get started!
What Is A Shower Enclosure?
Shower enclosures tend to be a feature in most bathrooms in the UK. As well as providing boundaries in your bathroom it is also a fantastic way to put across your style in your home whether it be a traditional or modern style, shower enclosures have become a real feature of most bathrooms these days and deliver both practicality and luxury to it’s users!
What Could You Change Your Shower Enclosure Into?
You may be asking if I like my shower enclosure what would I even change it into? Well, this is where we can help! As much as shower enclosures are lovely, there are some fantastic changes you could make to elevate your bathroom to the next level. Take a look at a couple of examples!
Wet Room
You could first look into converting your shower enclosure space into a wet room, which is relatively easy to do. A wet room gives you a lot of design opportunities and brings your bathroom into the modern day whilst keeping it unbelievably spacious!
Bath Space
If showering is simply not for you anymore, you could completely convert your showering experience into a bath space, which would then include feature bath space and no shower it could keep your bathroom more spacious and free up room for any other bits you want in the bathroom!
Step By Step How To Remove Shower Enclosure
Now onto the main event of a complete step-by-step on how to remove your shower enclosure so let's get to it.
Step 1 - Turn The Water Off
Firstly to ensure that no water leaks out during the removal process, it’s important to turn off the water supply. This will effectively prevent any potential water damage and make the entire process more manageable.
To further eliminate any remaining excess water in the pipes, it is a good idea to turn on the shower briefly, so you don't get caught out with any splashes of water!
Step 2 - Remove The Shower Door And Drain Cover
Next, carefully detach the shower door from its frame, ensuring it is safely set aside. Then proceed to unscrew the frame and remove it completely. After that, you can then complete the smaller task of unscrewing and removing the drain cover.
Step 3 - Remove The Shower Head And Valves
For step 3 you need to remove the shower head and valves but ensure to replace and seal all pipes off with pipe caps. This is to limit and moisturise so that when it comes to fitting there is no rust or need to clean before fitting.
Step 4 - Remove Shower Walls And Tiles (If Needed)
When it comes to the shower walls, you can separate a fiberglass or acrylic shower enclosure from the wall by using a hammer and chisel. If the adhesive is strong, employing a form of heat, like a hairdryer for example can help melt and loosen the glue. For a tile enclosure, removing tiles from the walls and floor can be done with a hammer and chisel.
Step 5 - Remove The Shower Tray
Next in line is removing the shower tray for more information, check out our blog on how to remove a shower tray.. the right way!
*The above 5 steps apply to all types of shower enclosures whether it be removing a corner shower enclosure or a quadrant*
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Shower Enclosure?
Are you wondering how much it could set you back replacing a full shower enclosure then do delve deeper into our blog - How Much Does It Cost To Install A Shower Enclosure
How Do You Dismantle A Quadrant Shower Enclosure?
When dismantling a quadrant shower enclosure it is easy to follow the above 5-step method. This is the case whether it be square, rectangular or offset quadrant.
How Do You Replace A Shower Enclosure?
If you are looking to replace and install a shower enclosure do take a look at a recent blog of ours on how to replace a shower enclosure which entails all!
How Do You Remove A Shower Enclosure Frame?
Safely remove the shower door from its frame and set it aside. Then, unscrew the frame and take it off.
How To Remove Glass Shower Enclosure?
Very much like a standard removal as mentioned above, you would need to remove the glass pane itself followed by the frame itself. Just be sure to place the glass pane aside separately once detached.
