Fixed glass panel for zero-entry shower?
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Comments (5)I was told in ct. that I could swing the door from whichever side I wished and could hinge in center too if it was best for me. I did opt to have door swing from the wall where valves are out so I can access it from in the room. But where I live it was doable either way. My shower is the same set up as yours but valves are on my left three foot wall....See MoreZero Entry Shower Advice
Comments (27)Please point out any current 2018 code alterations that have superseded the 2015 IRC. P2709.1 Construction. Where a shower receptor has a finished curb threshold, it shall be not less than 1 inch below the sides and back of the receptor. The curb shall be not less than 2 inches and not more than 9 inches deep when measured from the top of the curb to the top of the drain. The finished floor shall slope uniformly toward the drain not less than 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) nor more than 1/2 unit vertical per 12 units horizontal (4-percent slope) and floor drains shall be flanged to provide a water-tight joint in the floor. _______ If someone is doing curbless with a wink and nod that "the codes just haven't caught up yet", they are technically correct. What they are failing to say out loud so that it is clear is that they are currently doing projects that are also technically incorrect and against the as written current code. Also, the failure to over emphasize that the waterproofing needs to extend beyond the shower to create a wetroom environment means that those without their attention to detail or professionalism tend to cherry pick what they want to hear from those posts. Most cubless that are being done are not being done at the high skill level that the posters here probably do them. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so much water damage and tearout happening....See Morezero entry shower & two separate floor tiles: how can it be done?
Comments (12)what do you mean it's already framed out? do you have any pictures? If you want a curb on your shower, and GC admits to making an error, then have them redo it the way you want. A curb-less (zero entry) requires some expert tile setting and needs to be done very well, or water will escape from the shower area. I don't know what level your tile person is. you'll need to post details here for that issue. As for the tile thickness, most tile is a standard 3/8" thickness, so picking diff tiles shouldn't matter much. where they differ in heights are cement tiles, handmade tiles (like Zellige) and some other custom tiles. since you don't like grout, what about using the super large tiles in the shower? Tilebar has some that are 48", 60" and I think larger. I believe they also come in a smaller size for outside on the floor. Or, you could pick a diff tile altogether. example, these are 24X48 60X120 30x60 https://www.tilebar.com/collection/tile-mosaic-collections/tilebarxl.html I love this wood look tile. it's 24x48. Kenridge Ribbon. looks great w/black comes in a gray too. they paired it here w/12x24 tiles on the other wall. there are so many diff ways to do a shower w/this tile. If you look at their other larger format tiles, they come in a 24" and 30", often w/matching mosaic pieces. check out these. 16x48! they look like large planks. you can't even see the grout lines. https://www.tilebar.com/klondike-yukon-blanco-matte-ceramic-wall-tile.html this is a porcelain 24x24 on the walls w/minimal grout lines. the floor tiles are from another line, but match up perfectly. Here's a smaller size zero entry done w/Portmore tiles on the wall. You could easily do these on the floor, and pick a larger size white tile for the walls. These come in 7 colors https://www.tilebar.com/bathroom-styles If you give me an idea of how you want it to look, and how large an area it is (how about posting some pictures or an inspiration photo?) I could recommend something for you https://www.tilebar.com/lookbook-shower Take a look at these shower pics and see if you like anything (got carried away w/all the pics!)...See MoreChanging hardware on a frameless fixed glass panel
Comments (12)Have you priced what the cost would be if you installed the glass after the bathroom was finished. When I did my remodel the glass was installed by the person who also did my mirrors. Shower glass is installed all the time after a bathroom is completed. I do recommend Showerguard which is glass that is impregnated at the factory and is not a coating. It has been three years - I don't squeegee after showers and the glass has no deposits or streaks with normal cleaning when the bathroom is done once a week. Sink faucets are easy to swap out but fixtures in the shower including grab bars are more difficult to change once the bathroom is complete....See More2rickies
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