best bathtub window treatment?
kattsap
5 years ago
what kind of window treatment would you do here? my first thought was a simple Roman shade but I've heard they will get moldy in damp areas (like a bathroom). what else would look right here?
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kattsap
5 years agowhile we're here... what would you prefer in bedrooms? i love our windows so this is hard for me, but know in bathrooms and bedrooms we need something for privacy.
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Is it necessary to caulk between wall tile & tub and tub & floor?
Comments (16)The vertical wall seams crack more readily because the house shifts and moves. Ive tried grouting only and going back to caulk with sanded grout caulk or silicon only after a crack develops, hoping in some cases it will not. Sometimes it does not crack. Some contractors caulk all seams as a matter of course, no callbacks, safer. I liked the idea of sanded grout caulk to match your grout color It has not held up for me in wet conditions, such as the top of the bathtub where the wall tile starts, etc. , definitely not along the shower floor where the wall tile starts. It has held up in other areas though, and looks nicer when it all ties in. I agree, mildew on silicon is unsightly. Every bathroom has different conditions, including ventilation, moisture, etc. Some people have to clean out and recaulk the silicon every year or two. Whether its allegedly mildewproof silicon or not....See MoreWindow over Master Bath Tub
Comments (8)We only have space for a very small window, but it beats no natural light at all. Ours will be very small and clear glass because there's no way anyone is seeing into it, but for the other bathrooms that don't have so much privacy I'm going to use an obscure glass similar to the "Minster" pattern in the link. I wish I could fit a full-sized window, I would go with clear glass and sheers. To be honest, I could find happiness in just about anything that wasn't glass block. Sometimes I feel like the only person alive who can't stand that stuff. Makes me feel all Miami Vice-ish, like I need to don a white silk pant suit and peach cami. I tend to think it doesn't get more timeless than "plain old glass". You can always apply a treatment or film if you want something different without the commitment. Here is a link that might be useful:...See MorePhoto's of window treatments over bathtub
Comments (13)I have a problem of having the window over the tub and in the very front of the house. Since we have to have privacy, and I love to let in light, each day I have to climb up on our tub decking to close the three blinds. It has been a pain! I've though about putting up one long roman shade, so that I only have one string to fool with and can leave the blinds opened. Another option would be remote curtains, but they are expensive. One problem is that there is another window in the room that would need addressing to match the front window. You cannot see in this photo, but the vanity lighting is just above this window and the window also sits really close to the sink mirror, so hanging an addition curtain or shade in this area may be difficult....See MoreBoxing in and tiling a vertical steam pipe in order to move bath tub
Comments (14)This long and narrow bathroom reminds me of the one I grew up with in Brooklyn. It had the same problems you are facing. I highly doubt there is a radiator in this bathroom. The OP can comment if it exists or not. The large diameter steam pipe in the corner is a typical set up for bathrooms in old buildings. There is probably one thermostat controlling the heat for the entire building. The apartment above does not get to set its own temperature. How warm you apartment is in the winter is determined by what floor you live on. I agree if this is the only bathroom then it should to have a tub. I am not sure if re-configuring the tub is going to lower the resale value on a $1M+ coop in NYC. Putting up the wall between the tub and the sink makes the shower more functional. But it will make the bathroom look smaller and block some of the light from the window. I still think if you are going to move the tub the something like this one at Home Depot could work. It is 6 inches shorter than a normal tub. You will need 54 inches from stud to stud which may be possible once the plaster and lathe are removed from the walls. You could install the tub 8-10 inches away from the window wall. A shelf could be built between the tub and the wall and covered with tile. That becomes a place to hold your shampoo bottles and soap dish. Most of the steam pipe would still be exposed and will keep the bathroom warm even with the shower curtain closed. The shower head and controls stay on the same wall. This will open the space to put in a 36 - 48 in vanity with a granite counter top and a wider medicine cabinets and better lighting. That will give you ample storage space. Something that was not an issue when this bathroom was laid out 100 years ago. Have you asked any of your neighbors if they have remodeled their bathrooms? It would be helpful to get ideas and see how they dealt with these challenges....See More
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lrunner
5 years agoI had custom cafe curtains made for over my tub. Ordered from Loft Curtains. I am very happy with them. I don't have a good camera, so sorry the pic is dark:
Donna Tepper
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chloebud
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
PROFairway Style Living
5 years agoHi, Kat--
Agree that a café-height run of plantation shutters would be a great option here. Since your window is three panels, you could easily place a 2-1 separation to either side of your tub filler and still have full glass access for cleaning and ventilation. For height, I'd match your muntins and go either 1/3 or 2/3 of your overall window height.
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Hunter Douglas Palm Beach is a great option for wetrooms and they have the True-View style that does away with tilt bars so they're exceptionally easy to keep dust-free. Cheers!chloebud
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago kattsap
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
5 years agoIf you require privacy at times, bottom up/top down seem the most practical. For a less expensive solution consider cafe curtains shirred on tension rods.
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