Bubble glass for shower enclosure? Decision overload.
jrueter
9 years ago
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Babka NorCal 9b
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Ensuite tile and finish help pls! Decision overload
Comments (18)OntarioMom, What flooring do you have in your Master? What kind of design/decorating theme do have going on in there? Is this a reno in an existing house, or a new build? You sort of have two different themes going on with the marble in BR and more rustic brick in Bedroom. I wouldn't worry too much about accent tile until you've decided on floor tile and wall tile in BR. Do you have an inspiration photo? I know what it's like to be at this stage, you're juggling several different things all at once. Personally, I think you either have to pick a counter material, and start from there...or a floor tile and start with that. I started my present BR looking at tiles, but when I picked my granite, things had to change, and I went in a completely different direction. As for your FP surround, I don't think it really has to tie in with anything in your BR, but if you're looking for continuity then tell us what your style is, and perhaps an inspiration photo or two... I actually have a very similar problem in my LR. I have Butterfly Blue granite on my pony wall and currently have a temporary Oak mantle and surround (that I bought off Craigslist), and some slate looking floor tiles laid down temporarily as a hearth. We have been looking at this unfinished hole with a non-working FP for oh about 7 years now...So, maybe I'm the last person to be giving advice, I seem to have no issue with waiting until the perfect solution magically appears! LOL You can see that I like Blue too!...See Moreframed or frameless shower doors--decision time
Comments (3)Personally, I much prefer the look of frameless shower enclosures over framed. A cost differential like that would certainly be worth it to me. However, I am a little concerned about his comment regarding leakage when squeegeeing (though I am not any kind of bathroom/shower/tile expert). As far as I would expect, water from the shower will be as likely to go out the bottom while showering as while squeegeeing a glass door. In fact, I would have guessed (again, not an expert opinion here) that the slope should continue out slightly beyond the shower if there is no curb to hold water in. What happens if the shower drain is slightly (or worse: not so slightly) plugged? Is the frame of the shower door expected to hold the water in? Also, if the frame is expected to hold the water in somehow, how does this work? Is there a gasket or is it caulked at the base where the frame meets the tile floor? Couldn't the same be done at the base of the frameless glass? I hope I haven't caused you further decision anxiety, but the caution from your builder seems odd to me. I have seen many (pictures of) showers without curbs with frameless glass enclosures. It seems to me that designing a curbless shower would include designing to handle whatever type of shower enclosure is selected. Maybe some of the construction/shower building/tiling experts can chime in?...See MoreRestarting tub-to-shower conversion, questions about glass enclosure
Comments (9)Thanks for the input. I just measured my master shower door and it's 28.5". I think I will plan for a 26" door, swinging inward and outward. I like the idea of the pony wall being a little bit longer and just leaving the 26" space for the future door. My contractor is very thorough and will be sure to block for a door and grab bar to be installed in future if desired. Definately will put the controls in the pony wall like we did in master. The depth of the room right now is 64" from the current finished shower tile to the wall. So without encroaching on the 30" space for the toilet, we could get a 34" depth shower. That's still pretty small, but don't see a way to make it deeper without expanding the scope and $$ by stealing space from adjacent attic. If money were no object we would look into doing that. I'll ask the contractor about it, but I don't think budget will allow....See Moreshower curtain or glass enclosure
Comments (12)You can use a tension/pressure shower curtain rod that is easy to install and easy to replace. You can get a straight one or a bowed one that makes the shower area a little larger. https://www.amazon.com/TEECK-Adjustable-Stainless-Anti-Slip-Drilling/dp/B07VDXYK38 https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/titan-trade-stainless-steel-dual-install-curved-shower-rod/3331801?keyword=shower-curtain-rods...See MoreBabka NorCal 9b
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