ᐅ Walk-in shower: What is the recommended width for the entrance?
Created on: 10 Mar 2021 12:22
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micric3
Hello forum,
once again, we need your collective expertise. Our shower measures 1.40 x 1 meter (4 ft 7 in x 3 ft 3 in). The entrance is planned on the 1.40 meter (4 ft 7 in) long side. Since the quote from our plumber for a glass panel/door seems too expensive, we are wondering if a walk-in shower would be enough?
We understand that some splashing may occur. However, we have sufficient slope for drainage, and a small towel in front should be enough.
How wide should the shower entrance be? 70 cm (28 in) ↔ 70 cm (28 in), or would 80 cm (31 in) – 60 cm (24 in) be better? Currently, we have an old corner shower with a 40 cm (16 in) wide entrance.
Good luck
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once again, we need your collective expertise. Our shower measures 1.40 x 1 meter (4 ft 7 in x 3 ft 3 in). The entrance is planned on the 1.40 meter (4 ft 7 in) long side. Since the quote from our plumber for a glass panel/door seems too expensive, we are wondering if a walk-in shower would be enough?
We understand that some splashing may occur. However, we have sufficient slope for drainage, and a small towel in front should be enough.
How wide should the shower entrance be? 70 cm (28 in) ↔ 70 cm (28 in), or would 80 cm (31 in) – 60 cm (24 in) be better? Currently, we have an old corner shower with a 40 cm (16 in) wide entrance.
Good luck
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Myrna_Loy10 Mar 2021 15:05The splashing doesn't bother me with the showers, but without a door, I always feel cold due to the draft.
untergasse4310 Mar 2021 15:40Wall heating takes care of that! 🙂
In general, I would make sure that a standard wheelchair can pass through.
In general, I would make sure that a standard wheelchair can pass through.
We have a 70cm (28 inches) passageway. That’s how we planned it, and we don’t need more.
What was much more important for us was the maneuvering space inside the shower itself.
I believe you don’t need a wheelchair-accessible doorway. Either the entire house is designed to be wheelchair accessible, or it isn’t. Such a glass wall can be replaced quickly.
Many people previously had doors 73cm (29 inches) or 61cm (24 inches) wide in their apartments, and nobody was bothered by it 🙂
What was much more important for us was the maneuvering space inside the shower itself.
I believe you don’t need a wheelchair-accessible doorway. Either the entire house is designed to be wheelchair accessible, or it isn’t. Such a glass wall can be replaced quickly.
Many people previously had doors 73cm (29 inches) or 61cm (24 inches) wide in their apartments, and nobody was bothered by it 🙂
I would also recommend 70 cm (28 inches) to you. I believe that is the standard for this. If the current dimensions fit, then 70 cm (28 inches) is a good solution. A wheelchair-accessible opening is of little use if the entire house is planned that way. In that case, the turning radius in the shower is more important.
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Myrna_Loy10 Mar 2021 16:22untergasse43 schrieb:
Wall heating takes care of that! 🙂
In general, I would make sure that a standard wheelchair can pass through.We have wall heating everywhere, yet there is still a draft in the shower, which I find uncomfortable. The shower is also "only" 140 cm long (55 inches). 🙂A movement area of 1.4 x 1 meter (4.6 x 3.3 feet) is given. A 70 cm (27.5 inches) (glass wall) and 70 cm (27.5 inches) (entry) layout is therefore acceptable. The issue with the steam column is a significant drawback, though. But maybe this will help me stop taking long showers :p
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