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Comments (22)We have been able to use the walk in shower in our new house for about 2 weeks now; our shower is about 3.5 feet by 6 feet, and the side wall doesn't go all the way to the ceiling - there is about a 1.5 foot gap at the top. Yes, it's cool - we don't get the steamy enclosure experience that we had from our enclosed shower stall at our old house. On the other hand, it's easy to clean without a shower door, and it makes life easier if you ever have physical challenges like a broken leg or major leg surgery. Oh - if you haven't decided on a shower head, I *really* recommend the shower heads on the sliding bar (what are those called?). Dh is taller than I am; the adjustable head allows for the difference in height. When you want to wash the shower stall, or wash a dog (whatever), remove the sprayer and get the water exactly where you want it....See MoreHow realistic is this lovely (doorless) shower.. see photo...??
Comments (10)Albeit a different design, I have a doorless shower that opens right into the master bathroom, without a snail or barrier entry. Because our home is overall well-insulated and warm in the winter, I've not had a problem with the shower being drafty or cold, and most of the water stays inside the shower (we have a rain-type showerhead, which controls the water spray). Some water escapes onto the teak bath mat, and onto the tile floor, but that's why we have a tile floor. I did hedge my bets in building this shower -- if we'd found that it was cold/drafty/splashy, we could install a door. However, after 18 months, we've not found it necessary. And the added bonus of having no door is that the shower dries quickly and we've had no problem whatsoever with mold or mildew, as we did with the previous (closed) shower. If I were considering the design you're showing, I would perhaps extend the half wall and glass a little further, because that particular design looks like it might be a bit more splashy than you might want. (Sorry I don't have a better photo; the bathroom is not large enough to get a long view of the shower.)...See MoreFor those wondering if doorless showers are cold
Comments (8)Hi MrsPete- I can try to answer your questions with respect to our shower, but others should chime in as well. Our shower is not a rectangle; there is an angled pony wall on one side. I will link my ''reveal'' below so you can see what I mean. The narrow dimension is 48'', front to back on the longest side is 63'', the opening is 28'' and the pony wall is 29''. We have 8' ceilings. The bathroom itself is 7.5' x 11'. We do have under floor heating; it does not go under the shower. Our shower is on interior walls. The other thing that helps is that we have a great Panasonic fan/light/heater just adjacent to the shower. I turn that thing on right before I step into the shower and leave it on until after I towel off. We have had continued very cold weather here since I started this thread (in the low teens every night) and even I am somewhat surprised at how undrafty this shower is. HTH Here is a link that might be useful: MBR...See MoreI despise squeeging...thoughts on a doorless shower for this bathroom?
Comments (30)Just an aside. We had spotting/rime/etc. problems in our bath/shower/dishwasher/sinks for years due to the local hard water. My wife used to change the shower curtain liners about once a year due to the buildups and slimy feel. We moved into our current house, which had a water softener installed, but that was inoperable. I replaced it and most of those water problems went away. In fact, the build up of deposits on the inside of the stainless steel dish washer have disappeared. I understand the draw of a doorless shower, but for those who do not have the room, the softener can substantially reduce deposits, reduce the amount of detergents needed, make you feel cleaner, and help your water heater last longer. Disclaimer---I do not now and have never sold water softeners. And have no stock in a company that does. :-)...See Morebill_vincent
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