Hello everyone,
I’m at a loss about how to plan our bathroom. It’s 220cm (87 inches) wide and 400cm (157 inches) long. Everything will definitely fit in as shown in the picture. We also want to include a double sink about 150cm (59 inches) wide.
What’s causing us headaches is the shower. We would like something easy to maintain, but it shouldn’t turn the bathroom into a long, dark corridor. That’s why a 140–150cm (55–59 inches) walk-in shower is not an option. (Because then there would only be about 70cm (28 inches) of space left between the shower and the sink, which wouldn’t leave enough room for the sink.)
Therefore, we are considering a shower with two half walls. One, facing the toilet, would be half-height with glass, and the other possibly built up to the ceiling. However, I’m not sure if 70cm (28 inches) is enough to prevent water from splashing outside. I know that a straight water spray requires about 150cm (59 inches) to keep everything dry, but how far does the water splash sideways?
Does anyone have a shower like this and can share their experience? Or does anyone have other ideas on how we could do this? The bathroom designer suggested a shower with a 120cm (47 inches) glass sliding door, but that seems like too much cleaning work for me.
Thanks very much and best regards,
kleinerFeigling
PS. Please be considerate, I’m new here
I’m at a loss about how to plan our bathroom. It’s 220cm (87 inches) wide and 400cm (157 inches) long. Everything will definitely fit in as shown in the picture. We also want to include a double sink about 150cm (59 inches) wide.
What’s causing us headaches is the shower. We would like something easy to maintain, but it shouldn’t turn the bathroom into a long, dark corridor. That’s why a 140–150cm (55–59 inches) walk-in shower is not an option. (Because then there would only be about 70cm (28 inches) of space left between the shower and the sink, which wouldn’t leave enough room for the sink.)
Therefore, we are considering a shower with two half walls. One, facing the toilet, would be half-height with glass, and the other possibly built up to the ceiling. However, I’m not sure if 70cm (28 inches) is enough to prevent water from splashing outside. I know that a straight water spray requires about 150cm (59 inches) to keep everything dry, but how far does the water splash sideways?
Does anyone have a shower like this and can share their experience? Or does anyone have other ideas on how we could do this? The bathroom designer suggested a shower with a 120cm (47 inches) glass sliding door, but that seems like too much cleaning work for me.
Thanks very much and best regards,
kleinerFeigling
PS. Please be considerate, I’m new here
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kleinerFeiglin2 Sep 2020 16:07Tolentino schrieb:
I’m wondering if there’s some kind of nano or lotus-effect film or coating that really works permanently. Something that makes water bead off without leaving any residue. It could be expensive if it lasts that long... Or some kind of impregnation treatment. I’m surprised there isn’t anything like that available...
"Easy to clean" is an important criterion for everything in the house, in my opinion.
Glass doors, in this respect, seem impractical to me.
I prefer shower curtains and have set up my system so that the height of the curtain rod can be adjusted, allowing any curtain to touch the floor and not get easily pulled inward.
I admit: many people think differently, but precisely for that reason, I want to emphasize here that just because "everyone does it" doesn’t mean it’s sensible. Trends can obscure clear judgment.
For example, I find the trend of mounting sinks like bowls on a countertop completely impractical when it comes to cleaning – although it is very common.
I can understand wanting a narrow entry to the shower – also to reduce splashing – which makes sense. It’s just not wheelchair accessible and can be inconvenient for larger people… but basically, it’s a good idea.
The question of lighting, too…
We have a bright LED light above the shower (separated by splashproof glass), and I always appreciate turning it on, even though I value natural daylight a lot… but when there isn’t any, you can manage otherwise.
We also have a walk-in, level-access shower in our new bathroom, and I find it very comfortable.
… and one more thing I’d like to add: the “mortar shop” on the internet offers many cement-based materials that you can use to create shower room walls. I haven’t tried any myself yet, but I consider the site absolutely trustworthy and very versatile. The forum there provides excellent advice.
Glass doors, in this respect, seem impractical to me.
I prefer shower curtains and have set up my system so that the height of the curtain rod can be adjusted, allowing any curtain to touch the floor and not get easily pulled inward.
I admit: many people think differently, but precisely for that reason, I want to emphasize here that just because "everyone does it" doesn’t mean it’s sensible. Trends can obscure clear judgment.
For example, I find the trend of mounting sinks like bowls on a countertop completely impractical when it comes to cleaning – although it is very common.
I can understand wanting a narrow entry to the shower – also to reduce splashing – which makes sense. It’s just not wheelchair accessible and can be inconvenient for larger people… but basically, it’s a good idea.
The question of lighting, too…
We have a bright LED light above the shower (separated by splashproof glass), and I always appreciate turning it on, even though I value natural daylight a lot… but when there isn’t any, you can manage otherwise.
We also have a walk-in, level-access shower in our new bathroom, and I find it very comfortable.
… and one more thing I’d like to add: the “mortar shop” on the internet offers many cement-based materials that you can use to create shower room walls. I haven’t tried any myself yet, but I consider the site absolutely trustworthy and very versatile. The forum there provides excellent advice.
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pagoni20202 Sep 2020 16:09Then just build a half-height wall and place the glass panel on top. The main point here is the dimensions. Whether you use glass or masonry at the bottom is purely a matter of personal preference, and you seem to have already decided on that. That's how I understand it.
In my picture, the distance to the outer edge of the toilet is exactly 50cm (20 inches), which I consider extremely comfortable. If the lower part is still built with masonry, you can attach things to this wall like a toilet paper holder, a laptop shelf, or anything else you might need. Also, not everything placed there is visible through the glass.
So... a half wall combined with glass is personally the best solution in my opinion, even if this hasn’t been the case here.
… or a drying technique like those in car washes. They seem to invent everything for those stupid cars...
In my picture, the distance to the outer edge of the toilet is exactly 50cm (20 inches), which I consider extremely comfortable. If the lower part is still built with masonry, you can attach things to this wall like a toilet paper holder, a laptop shelf, or anything else you might need. Also, not everything placed there is visible through the glass.
So... a half wall combined with glass is personally the best solution in my opinion, even if this hasn’t been the case here.
Tolentino schrieb:
I’m wondering if there isn’t some kind of nano or lotus coating or film that really works permanently. Something that lets water bead off completely without leaving residue. It could be expensive if it lasts...
… or a drying technique like those in car washes. They seem to invent everything for those stupid cars...
manohara schrieb:
Mounting a sink basin on top of a countertop is completely impractical from a finishing perspectiveI also don’t want to have to clean behind it.
Freestanding bathtubs, somehow, right? For me, they’re also out of the question due to the cleaning effort.
Regarding shower screens: Our glass panel is not wiped down all the time, and despite very hard water, it’s still relatively easy to clean. What I personally find much worse are the corners and rubber seals of the pivot door. Soap scum and such tend to build up quite a bit there. Please pay close attention to minimizing these “trouble spots” as much as possible.
Regarding shower screens: Our glass panel is not wiped down all the time, and despite very hard water, it’s still relatively easy to clean. What I personally find much worse are the corners and rubber seals of the pivot door. Soap scum and such tend to build up quite a bit there. Please pay close attention to minimizing these “trouble spots” as much as possible.
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