Shower for an “open” alcove shower- ceiling mount or shower rail
S K
6 years ago
Hi, I am remodeling a 5x8 main bath with an alcove tub. The tub has a non-load bearing wall separating it from the vanity. The surround tile is pretty and I am getting the wall between the tub and vanity converted to a pony wall and replaced by a glass panel for the top part. This should open up the bath (and make the expensive and beautiful tub surround tile with the 4feet horizontal niche visible).
The challenge is what to do about the shower which is on that wall that I’m cutting down. I don’t want to move the plumbing.
So the options are:
1. Have a only tub spout + hand shower
2. Add a ceiling mount rain shower to the above- will need a plumbing run of the pipe quite a bit to take it to the ceiling through the side wall.
3. Add a European style shower spout combination with an exposed shower riser (like the GROHE euphoria tub shower system) and the shower arm can be supported with a ceiling hanger (like in the clawfoot tub shower). This would show through the glass but might look sleek.
Of course each of the above option adds on progressive $,s.
Which one do you feel would be the best?
(Also, note the shower curtain rod attached to glass screen in pics, looks cool, am still figuring out if that can happen)
The challenge is what to do about the shower which is on that wall that I’m cutting down. I don’t want to move the plumbing.
So the options are:
1. Have a only tub spout + hand shower
2. Add a ceiling mount rain shower to the above- will need a plumbing run of the pipe quite a bit to take it to the ceiling through the side wall.
3. Add a European style shower spout combination with an exposed shower riser (like the GROHE euphoria tub shower system) and the shower arm can be supported with a ceiling hanger (like in the clawfoot tub shower). This would show through the glass but might look sleek.
Of course each of the above option adds on progressive $,s.
Which one do you feel would be the best?
(Also, note the shower curtain rod attached to glass screen in pics, looks cool, am still figuring out if that can happen)
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roarah
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoDo I understand correctly, the plumbing is presently in the wall you want to change, you are also planning to keep the other two walls' tiles intact and not have to move plumbing? Have you spoken to a pro yet. If you are trying to keep existing back wall tile I think that might create a possible issue with waterproofing being compromised. I would assume waterproofing and tile will need to be redone. This will not be an inexpensive change.
S K
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Comments (4)You are right, that is the best solution-if you are going to mostly store the shower curtain inside the tub. I'm only going to be using this for an occasional shower at, if at all so the shower curtain will usually be hanging on the outside of the tub. Even I even keep it hanging; I may just have the contractor install the rod and skip the curtain for now. Can anyone who showers with a rain shower help me??? Does the water splash less towards the back wall???...See MoreDeck mount handheld sprayer in shower/tub alcove?
Comments (11)enduring - yes we will have an access panel because we will have an air bathtub (at least that is the current plan). shanghaimom - Yes, DH has seen plenty of pictures of nice handheld showerheads, and we actually just purchased one for our masterbath. But he still doesn't like them and this bathroom will have marble walls (master is white subway) and I think he doesn't want anything hanging in front of the marble. As for the hose length. I was looking at Newport Brass last night and you can purchase the hose, handheld and mount type (deck, bar, holder) all separately. The hose length is the same no matter what mounting method - 59" which seems long enough to me....our shower/tub is only 60"x30" so i think we will be fine. So I take it, it can be done and there shouldn't be any issues???...See MoreRemoving receiving wall on tub/shower combo. Crazy idea? Shower head?
Comments (2)Our hall bath is set up like yours without a wall between the tub and toilet I did not plan this it was how it was put in in the twenties. You will need a two piece curve bar with a ceiling mount bar. I find two shower curtains with an opening in the middle of the front of the tub the best for keeping water from splashing out with my kids, oldest is 9. I have a cheap Costco railhead/ hand held combo which when aimed properly is never an issue. Pardon my bath it is nearly a hundred years old and shows it age. :( toilet at end of tub with curtain only Shower head combo which has worked well in ours Shower curtain set up that after much trial and error works with the kids unsupervised. Without the curtain my toilet would be wet so you will need something there I believe, either glass panel with glass doors or two curtains and wait for doors. i actually prefer curtains to glass for bathing small children and I also prefer curtain to glass for kids and guest who most likely will skip the squeegee process....See MoreHow to end shower tile at ceiling?
Comments (13)Thanks, all! I am 100% certain our ceiling is not plumb with the walls--even the floor there is not quite level sadly. (105-year-old house!) In our kitchen we used moulding and just scribed it to the ceiling, but trickier (and more noticeable) to do with tile of course. Not sure exactly how high our shower head yet, but it will be mounted on the side wall (vs. on the ceiling). We are planning B&W Tile for our field tile since they have the color we want, but hoping to mix this with Daltile for the trim (partly for cost, and largely because we can get that locally, so we can refine the details and/or return or swap pieces easily as we get into the tiling). We have window moulding immediately adjacent to the shower that stops at 7', so could also make the tile even with that, which will still be a bit higher than the tile in our existing bathroom. We have had to repaint that several times over the years, but the most recent paint job with Aura Bath & Spa is still doing well at seven years. And of course I realize if we tile all the way up, we'll have a different task of having to clean the grout that high, which is a different challenge! We are undecided on glass door vs. curtain, but are designing to accommodate a glass door now or in the future. The shower will be open to the room above the door, though (vs. enclosed, since the fan will be right outside the shower enclosure)....See Moreroarah
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoS K
6 years agoS K
6 years agoHello, thank you for your responses.
Unfortunately I realized another issue, if you see in the picture, there is an electrical outlet on the wall. Will cutting this wall leaving around 6” space for the outlet to stay be a problem. Will I need a permit to cut the highlighted section of the wall and replace with glass as highlighted?
S K
6 years agoroarah
6 years agoS K
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