How to finish the space between a shower and a vanity - wall or no wal
Victoria Brodsky
7 years ago
We are renovating a bathroom and our glass shower will be beside the vanity. I am not sure how to finish the space between them and would greatly appreciate a pro advise: should we build a partial wall between a vanity and a shower ( I thought like hight of the vanity + 3 ") or just to make a glass shower wall from floor to ceiling and place a vanity next to it without a partial wall? Thank you!
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Comments (6)cplover- Ok...I remember you posting that in another thread. We're talking about the space between the vanity and the fixed glass (not the shower door). :-) I was recently in a modern hotel with a bathroom layout like yours, and the side of the vanity was literally butted against the fixed glass of the shower; as a result, there was no space to worry about. The edge of the vanity was simply caulked where it was against the shower glass. This design has the advantage of maximizing the size of the vanity top. However, if you don't like that design, I'd say you should go for as narrow a space as you can that still allows you to get your hand/arm in there....See MoreHow to finish the gap between the vanity and a wall
Comments (19)This design site lists international building code and international plumbing code requirements which are supposed to be the minimum even in locales without local code enforcement, and then recommendations in addition to that. My locale is fairly lenient with code interpretation because of very old very small housing stock but as soon as you touch a bathroom, you have to meet the 15" and 4" requirements for sinks. ----------From the website---------------------------------------------- Recommendation: The distance from the centerline of the lavatory to the sidewall/tall obstacle should be at least 20”. Building Code Requirement: The minimum distance from the centerline of the lavatory to a wall is 15". (IPC 405.3.1) The minimum distance between a wall and the edge of a free standing or wall-hung lavatory is 4". (IRC R 307.2) Comments: A pedestal or wall mounted lavatory must meet both of the Building Code Requirements. The center of the lavatory must be at least 15" away from any side wall or tall obstacle, such as a tall cabinet, and the edge of the lavatory must be 4" from the wall or tall obstacle. There are practical reasons for the 4" requirement. Any closer and it would be very difficult to clean the lavatory. In a small bath remodel, careful attention needs to be paid to the size of lavatory sinks to ensure that minimum offset distances are met. When in doubt, go smaller. Almost all fixture manufactuters make lavatory sinks designed to fit very small spaces....See MoreHow should I finish the wall behind my farmhouse style bathroom vanity
Comments (10)Sorry took so long to update....These are some photos of the bathroom, although it was still not completely finished at the time these were taken. The door and shelves have been stained a Carbon gray gel stain that almost perfectly matches the vanity. I used 8" white shiplap through out. The wall lights purchased through Lowe's online. The mirror purchased at Pier 1. The shower tile feature is carrera marble patterned, and a sea grey tile purchased at 'The Tile Shop' in Urbandale, Iowa. The laminate wood floors are from Home Depot in Mushroom? or the next grayer color. The vanity is 60" dark grey with carrera marble top, sink, and faucet included. I changed the knobs. I think I ordered from Houzz but can't remember. It's also on Wayfair. It all looks better in person than in the photos. I don't love that the toilet is right in the middle as you open the door but I didn't want the hassle of changing the layout/footprint of the bathroom. Overall I am happy with my choices. The mirror is a little fancy to me but my husband loved it and the design echos the patterned shower tile so I went with it....See MoreHow much space needed between tub and toilet?
Comments (4)Wdcruise, thank you. sorry it took me so long. I am not getting all of my notifications when someone replies. The hall closet used to contain the original furnace so it needs a new floor and needs drywalled. I would rather keep it deep, but I could make it more shallow to give me room for a tub. Maybe move the back closet wall about 15-18"? 18" + 33" +3" (frame of current shower) = 54" + I have 36" to the outside rim of toilet. Should be enough for a tub. The only reason I want a tub/shower is because it will be less expensive and easier to install a tub. We live in a rural area and very few contractors here know what they are doing. We have not found anyone yet who knows how to install a tile floor in a shower correctly. (We asked how they would do it and what materials they would use.) So a tub would be less problematic for the contractor. The current shower has a center drain. I guess I will need to find a new shower with a center drain or have the drain moved for a new shower or tub. The house is on a slab so I have no idea what moving the plumbing would cost....See More
Ken Doerr
7 years agoIn the photos you can see what I did in our MB Ensuite. The glass is bespoke and cost no more than an off the shelf enclosure. Go for 10mm thick and with a Ritec coating, or equivalent. As for cleaning, a quick swipe with a window squeegee will keep it pristine.
The glass was fitted first and the tile after. The first 40mm of glass was given a light sand blast so the sealant is less prominent and you can't see the cut edges of the tile.
Good luck, Ken
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