Concrete shower? Good idea?
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Comments (2)We replaced our old shower door with a frameless. We love it! I wasn't too anxious to go to the extra expense, but my husband wanted the frameless door. We added more to the cost by having the optional coating applied to the glass that really does eliminate water spots. Our door opens in/out as well. I think that's a good idea. I was worried about leaks and they admitted that sometimes you might get a little drippage, but not enough to "puddle" the floor. However, we have not had any leaking at all. They use a clear, narrow silicone strip that attaches to the door on both sides and the bottom (not the door opening). You really can't see it. It seems to just disappear! I'm wondering if the clear strips will yellow over time, I suppose they can be replaced if necessary. I think you will be very pleased. Your options for hinges, etc. are endless, too. Because of our shower shape, our options were narrowed down. We did have issues during installation and the glass and/or hinges had to be reinstalled 3 or 4 times. It actually took about 3 months! But they got it right and were great to work with. But YOU WON'T HAVE THOSE PROBLEMS!...See MoreWalk-In Shower: Good idea?
Comments (8)We love our 'tub sized' doorless shower as well, although we pushed the wall out several inches beyond where the original alcove tub had been and ended up with a 59' x 52' shower. The extra space isn't necessary to shower but it helps keep the water contained, although we used Schluter Kerdi and Ditra throughout the bathroom to resist any water damage. Our shower is plumbed completely different than yours - the shower head is on the same end as the entry. If you don't want to install a showerhead in the ceiling and you're worried about water spraying toward the entry, one alternative is Grohe's Freehander. It sprays straight down or sideways and is very versatile. We actually replaced a brand new Grohe shower head (which was also great) with one of these and love it. It gives you a lot of options without installing separate fixtures and extra plumbing. For some reason this site isn't allowing me to post a link today but you can go to http://www.freehander.net/ to take a look. In any case, we love our doorless shower and highly recommend installing one. Good luck!...See MoreTub/Shower Combo Under Window - A good idea?
Comments (7)Moving bearing walls can be easy and difficult. It can be expensive especially with getting an engineer and permits. Installiing a window in a wet area needs some special attention. It needs to be flashed or proofed in some way and not relying on a caulk joint. The window can be pulled in flush with wall substrate Or recessed . The sill / stool area should be tipped slightly to drain water to the inside. You are essentially waterproofing the window like you would on the outside when doing a nail fin new construction window so all water that leaks gets channels to the outside of the waterproof membrane and channels into the tub....See Moreback to back shower/toilet. Good idea? or bad idea?
Comments (14)In our last house, the 2 tub/showers, 2 toilets, and 2 sinks were all back-to-back, and atop the lower level half-bath. The house was built in 1959, we bought it in 1996, and remodeled the baths in 2002. As far as we can tell, nothing more than minor toilet repairs and sink faucet drips were ever repaired. Wait, we know 2 bathrooms had been wallpapered over the painted drywall after 1975. So, unless you anticipate pipes freezing, I wouldn’t worry too much. This upper-midwesterner recalls her years living in Dallas, when 30-degree forcasts included warnings to let faucets drip. Hopefully your house will be better insulated....See MoreUser
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