Master bath
10. Design your niches bigger, not smaller. When framing in a shower niche, first decide on a finished measurement and then build the shower niche 1 to 2 inches larger. Most tile is 3/8 inches thick, and this allows for a little adjustment to align everything with the grout joints. You can always make your shower niches smaller, but making them bigger is a much more detailed and labor-intensive process.
Deep enough?
most lumber yards can get it, if they don't stock it. Be sure to spec: #1 no sap wood, #2 clear (no knots) #3 sustainably harvested (plantations) The boards in the photo look to be about 3" wide. Smaller widths can also work. Be sure to use stainless fasteners to join them to several backbones underneath. you can glean much here http://www.woodshop102.com/6.html
I have flat subway tile from Daltile (american olean) and it's super inexpensive. they may also do a bevel, but Waterworks definitely does the bevel though it is not super inexpensive. Start with Daltile/American Olean and see what your find. OR Michael Smith Collection /ann Sacks
$5.99/sf World Class
porcelain tiles in master shower
don't need the glass wall to the exterior
Ask your builder for a 72-hour flood test. You'll get a lot more attention to detail from your tile crew if they know their work will be checked for a period of 72 hours versus 15 minutes.Tip: Make sure your drain line is sized properly if the shower is going to have multiple showerheads. A 2-inch drain usually isn't enough for more than one Ceiling tile in steam showers should be tipped at two inches per foot (or more) to prevent water from dripping on the users. Tip: If you decide to have flat ceilings, keep a squeegee in your shower for knocking off the water droplets hanging from the ceiling.
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