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Glass tile transition to tub surround for undermounterd tub

15 years ago

Dear Experts,

We are putting a Kohler Greek tub in our new master bathroom instead of just a shower as in the building plan.This is to provide a soaking tub as well as a standing shower.As the tub is shorter than a standard whirlpool we are going to undermount it with a solid surface for the deck. In magazines you see many whirlpool installations with a marble or granite surface and backsplash but in those there is no shower.We want to undermount the tub so water will not back up on the deck. Does the joint where the glass wall tile meets the deck need a special glass molding? I would prefer none just glass tile to solid surface.

The wood frame around the tub is white with traditional molding and we plan to put a glass or porcelein outer edge on the deck surface to prevent water from gong on the floor.

The wall tile is tumbled aqua beach glass and I hope to find clear glass hand rails that could be grouted in to the wall. All thoughts and suggestions appreciated.

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MongoCT
15 years ago
Does the joint where the glass wall tile meets the deck need a special glass molding? I would prefer none just glass tile to solid surface.

You can run the wall tile right to the tub deck, and caulk the intersection with color and texture matched caulk.

Borders/liners are added for aesthetic and transitional interest. Sometimes it's purely design, sometimes for function, sometimes a combination. If your glass tile can stand on its own, and you'd prefer it to do so, then let it.

I've not ever seen a glass grab bar or hand rail. Clear polycarbonate (I think it was PC) yes, but glass, no.

Mongo
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