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Showerhead next to toilet?

13 years ago

In your secondary bathrooms, when you have a tub next to a toilet, do you prefer to put the faucet and showerhead on the side next to the toilet or on the opposite side?

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catbuilder

13 years ago

The shower is usually plumbed on the same wall as the toilet because it is easier for the plumber that way, not because it is any less expensive. I had my shower plumbing put on the end opposite of the toilet, and it makes a world of difference. No more reaching around the toilet to turn the water on and off. With a tub, you just turn on the water through the tub spout to get it warm, then after you get in you can divert it to the spray. If you have young children to bathe, this setup is soooo much more convenient.

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alku05
13 years ago
Our tap and showerhead are on the same wall as the toilet. It would have been easier to reach if it were on the other end, but the toilet wall was where our plumbing was located from the mini shower stall we replaced.
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terezosa / terriks
13 years ago
In our guest bath, all the plumbing is on the same wall, sink - toilet - shower. I believe it is less expensive to set it up that way. It really isn't a problem at all.
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pricklypearcactus
13 years ago
Two of my bathrooms have showers next to toilets and in both cases, the shower head is on the same side as the toilet. Typically it's easier to plumb that way (less expensive). Also, when you climb into the shower, you can climb into the more dry area rather than directly under the shower head if you like to turn the shower on before climbing in.
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desertsteph
13 years ago
I have them on same wall in one bath and on the opposite wall in the other.
bethcw
13 years ago
Ack!!! We just did our plumbing, and the tile is already in - I never thought of this and wish I had!!

Beth
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pricklypearcactus
13 years ago
To clarify my "less expensive" comment, I mean that it is easier for the plumber so likely less expensive in terms of plumbing labor. As a result, it would probably be a common installation, but not a required installation.

Great idea, catbuilder regarding just turning on tub faucet to warm the water. I hadn't thought of that since we typically use our shower-only (no tub) bathroom rather than our tub/shower combination for showering.
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athensmomof3
13 years ago
I definitely think you want it on the opposite wall of the toilet. Easy to stand and turn on without contortions and the toilet getting in the way. I wouldn't want to reach over the toilet to turn on the shower. . .
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cluelessincolorado
13 years ago
BUT... if you want to soak in the tub then your head can rest on edge away from the toilet. I know, I know, we all have spotless bathrooms. Just in case ;-)
desertsteph
13 years ago
"the opposite wall of the toilet. Easy to stand and turn on without contortions and the toilet getting in the way. I wouldn't want to reach over the toilet to turn on the shower. . ."

yes, those contortions just kill me every time. and the sliding glass door on it is so old and doesn't want to slide. I'll be so glad when I can never take another shower in this place!

clueless - in that case one would need to put up a shower curtain and pull it far enough not to see the toilet - lol!
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writersblock (9b/10a)
13 years ago
>clueless - in that case one would need to put up a shower curtain and pull it far enough not to see the toilet - lol!

Ick, No. I'm with clueless on this one.
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gmp3
13 years ago
Same side in my batroom. I would think it would be awkward to get in the shower with the shower on if it were opposite.
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jglassdude
13 years ago
If you're considering bypass shower doors(sliders), then the showerhead should be opposing the toilet.The inside sliding panel should always be the one closed on the showerhead wall so it can deflect water angled where the 2 panels meet.Many shower door manufacturers put handles or stops to prevent the doors from being reversed. This is to prevent water from escaping through the gap between the two panels and prevent water damage to your floor. Plumbers should consider this, but most take the easy way out. Not my floor, so do what you wanna do! :)
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