Where to add a shower stall?
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Does anyone still use shower/tub combo stalls?
Comments (3)They are still very popular. The most recommended brand is Sterling by Kohler - a material called Vikrell that is very strong - and a snap and lock systems that is leak proof. There are installation videos on Youtube. The problem that you hear about them is that the panels are usually damaged by poor handling in poor warehouse conditions, such as Home Depot. So you need to be prepared to open the box and inspect before taking home. There are several designs to choose from and even a deep soaking tub version. The tubs need to be set in a bed of mortar. A skilled handyman can install them or it is a nice DIY - read the Sterling directions and watch their videos. Make sure your framework is straight, plumb, true, etc. Here is a link that might be useful: Sterling shower/bath combos This post was edited by Anna_in_TX on Fri, Jan 31, 14 at 22:58...See MoreShower Stall Redo
Comments (0)Brand new to this forum. I have been reading posts for the last few days. I have found a bunch of great information on my project and other useful information. Short story: What started as a mold problem at the base of my shower stall has grown into a redo of my basement shower stall. Existing walls removed to studs. No exterior walls. Shower base size: 34" x 48". Brother-in-law with better skills has agreed to help. Ideas: 1)Create bench along back wall of shower 2)Niche/insets along side wall to accommodate HBA items 3)Ceramic tile 6"sq.and glass/mosaic for niche & bench wall First Problem/Question: Thought my niche depth would be 4" but because of constraints from previous work depth available is now 3". I have access to a concrete shower pan that is 32" x 48". Should I yank the old one and use the concrete one? It would add the depth I need for the niche. I have photos but I need to read the directions for posting. Thanks for the help....See MoreShower stall emergency
Comments (2)Pesky - I sympathize! When we moved into this house 23 years ago our handyman installed a drop-in fiberglass neo-angle shower in our master bath. At that time I knew nothing about remodeling or contractors, but he did a good job. This shower began to fail (develop small cracks) about two years ago, and now definitively needs replacing. It's a 36" x 36" and GreenDesigns is right, it's small. Fine for me, but DH uses the tub-shower combo in the front bathroom because, at 6'2", he is not comfortable in the MBR one. However, with its all-glass doors, it appears to take up little space, which I liked. If you can get a larger neo-angle and you still have plans for a major remodel in the future, then I would say go for it. However, if this is a one-time only redo, then perhaps think twice about it. Although the neo-angle looks good, and doesn't use much room, the issue of interior space is a big one. And we have found that as we've gotten older, the more space the better. We are about to begin our bathroom reno, tearing out everything, skimming the walls, removing and repairing the subfloor, and the new shower will be larger, rectangular, and will probably have solid surface walls and frameless glass doors, as there is nothing I hate more than cleaning tubs and showers. Expensive, yes, very (at least for us); we'll put most of it on our home equity loan and the rest will come from savings. But we can manage that and we made a mutual decision that finally, we want a nice bathroom that is built to last. Good luck!...See MoreNeed ideas/advice for a built-in seat in shower stall
Comments (11)Thanks. My mom did mention possibly one of those white plastic chairs but not only are they unattractive (which they needn't be...someone just needs to care enough to design them nicer) but...then there's the issue of where to PUT the chair when she's not using it in the shower. However, it so happens we were also talking about potentially getting a teak/bamboo bench that's not too 'deep', to potentially put against the currently open side of the bathroom wall. This way folks can sit on the bench while drying if they want, and then the bench could possibly have a lower shelf too, on which to store things. So in this vein, it did occur to me that maybe we could get ONE bench that serves both purposes....goes in the shower when someone wants to sit, and then is put back outside the shower, and against the wall, when done. The only caveat however is...how manageable will it be getting the bench in and out of the shower... fitting through the door angle...and the weight of the bench......See Morededtired
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