check out Kohler tea for two tub. i think it comes in 60" , not oval but you can definately undermount

Only can answer a few of your questions: I've always had curtains with tub/shower combos. The trick is to seal the curtain edges to the tile/tub. This is best done with a thinner liner (a heavy one can be used, but might want to put a shampoo bottle on it to keep it there). Start the shower and point the head away from the open edges. Get in and by this time the tile will be a little moist. Run your wet hand along the back of the liner and stick it to the tile, tracing it down and over the inside corner of the tub. Never a water problem in 20 years. Had to train my DH how to do it when I married him though. We've had pocket doors with latches on the inside only. You can find the hardware at any home depot or lowes in the replacement door and window hardware areas for closets, patio sliders, casement windows, etc and install them yourself.

live_wire_oak - The reason I was interested in using the laminar wall mount is because it would eliminate a 9" tub filler sticking out from the wall and being in the way of the bather (double ended soaker tub). I also have a large double hung window that is in a perpendicular wall that in theory could be opened up into the room (when cleaning) and if the person operating is not careful - could either a) break the window, b) break the filler, or c) break both. Speaking of being budget oriented - that's actually why I started looking at this option. Originally I was looking to do a floor mounted classic style tub filler with handheld but they seem to be very pricey! $1500 - 2000? The only brand I saw that was more reasonably priced was "Elements of Design" but I haven't ever heard of them and am unsure of the brands quality. Also, seems like Kohler is easy to shop online and save $. antss - How would I make sure that the plumber males sure my valves and pipes could supply 8 gpm? When my water pressure was tested I want to say it came in at 70-75. It is an old house but all the plumbing is being completely redone. Wouldn't my water pressure fluctuate depending on if the tub were the only fixture being filled vs. someone taking a shower, running the dishwasher, laundry, etc all at the same time? In other words, if the plumber hooks up the Laminar tub filler and tests the range of the arc of the water in order to determine the best location for the tub - isn't the arc going to change depending on the pressure? I'm on the fence about using it. It could either work out perfectly and be cool because it's different, or it could be a total installation nightmare. Ahhhh, decisions, decisions!

If you're going to have a shower in the tub, then you need to apply a tile flange to the three sides of the tub. If you didn't already purchase the tub, then I recommend finding one with an "integrated" tile flange. Other options are factory applied or applied on site. The last two aren't as good in my opinion since they're not integrated into the design of the tub, but merely an afterthought which are glued on. If you already have the tub, then you'll need to get the Kohler Tile In Bead (I beliee thats what they call it). It's applied to the 3 sides of the tub with double sided tape I believe. Tiles/grout do not provide waterproofing for a shower. Use Kerdi, it's great stuff. The Kerdi will go on the walls and be adhered to the tiling flange on the tub creating a waterproof system. Dan