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shower dilemma: two shower heads across from glass door or...?

newenglandsara2

3 years ago

Hi All,

We are in a bit of a dilemma regarding where to place the shower heads in a double shower. If we place both of the heads on the long wall across from the glass door, we could get sprayed with water (although I am hoping we can remember to tilt the head closest to the door away.) :) The other option is to turn a knee wall (next to a toilet) into a full wall to accommodate a shower head. However, this would leave us with only one wall of a glass and a more closed-in feeling in a pretty small bathroom. Any tips based on similar experiences? Rough floor plan attached for reference.

Thanks!

Sara

Featured Answer

chiflipper

3 years ago

Two shower heads running at the same time will likely require a change in the supply lines. An on-site visit by a plumber will prevent any costly surprises.

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calidesign
3 years ago
I'm wondering why you want two shower heads in a shower this size. I'd place a regular shower head and a mounted handheld shower head on the short, far wall. That is the only place that makes sense to me for the spray.
newenglandsara2
Original Author
3 years ago
calidesign, thanks! My husband and I always shower at the same time, so having a double shower really helps: even if it's small. I wish we could use the far wall, but it is an exterior wall that would require 4 inches of padding. :( I appreciate the suggestion!
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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.
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calidesign
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For two shower heads and this configuration, you'll need to put a full wall next to the toilet so you can have the shower heads across from each other. The only area that closes in is the toilet, so I think it's fine. You'll still have the long side of the shower as glass, with the window providing light to the vanity, shower, and tub where you need it.
kudzu9
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I'm in agreement with vinmarks. You're compromising the bathroom with that tub. Get rid of it, enlarge the shower, and enjoy the more open bathroom space.

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