ᐅ Shower partition made from a material other than glass, thin and sturdy
Created on: 10 Jan 2022 15:04
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ateliersiegel
The bathroom is very small.
However, a lot needs to fit in.
On one side of a partition for the shower, there is a washbasin mounted on the other side.
My question is about what material the partition could be made of.
What I am planning is to glue two Fermacell boards together and tile both sides.
(Just for your information: one side ends at the room wall, the other side at a stainless steel pipe that is cut open on the side. The wall won’t be very wide, about 40cm (15.7 inches).)
My question: is such a Fermacell surface stable enough?
I assume it is 😎, but I have never done this myself or heard of anyone else doing it 😱.
… or are there completely different methods that I simply haven’t come across yet?
However, a lot needs to fit in.
On one side of a partition for the shower, there is a washbasin mounted on the other side.
My question is about what material the partition could be made of.
What I am planning is to glue two Fermacell boards together and tile both sides.
(Just for your information: one side ends at the room wall, the other side at a stainless steel pipe that is cut open on the side. The wall won’t be very wide, about 40cm (15.7 inches).)
My question: is such a Fermacell surface stable enough?
I assume it is 😎, but I have never done this myself or heard of anyone else doing it 😱.
… or are there completely different methods that I simply haven’t come across yet?
ateliersiegel10 Jan 2022 17:04In this bathroom, I’m really concerned about centimeters… it’s already much too tight, but everything necessary should fit and the space should be as comfortable as possible.
A 90 cm (35 inches) shower area—for example, this is where one might save space, but I don’t want to—is more comfortable than 87 cm (34 inches).
I see your doubts…
However, I can’t really identify any major weak points.
If the wall is 3 cm (1¼ inches) thicker, it is more stable within itself, so it moves less.
If a 3 cm (1¼ inch) wall is securely anchored on both sides (which I can manage), the joint won’t move more than with a 5 cm (2 inch) wall either (that’s my assumption… would you really give up valuable space for a bit of extra work? 😉)
It’s possible that I’m overlooking something (often the difficulties occur in unexpected areas),
but so far I’m confident. 😎
A 90 cm (35 inches) shower area—for example, this is where one might save space, but I don’t want to—is more comfortable than 87 cm (34 inches).
I see your doubts…
However, I can’t really identify any major weak points.
If the wall is 3 cm (1¼ inches) thicker, it is more stable within itself, so it moves less.
If a 3 cm (1¼ inch) wall is securely anchored on both sides (which I can manage), the joint won’t move more than with a 5 cm (2 inch) wall either (that’s my assumption… would you really give up valuable space for a bit of extra work? 😉)
It’s possible that I’m overlooking something (often the difficulties occur in unexpected areas),
but so far I’m confident. 😎
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motorradsilke10 Jan 2022 17:29Why don’t you use a glass wall? It makes the space feel much more open, especially in a small room like that. It’s 8mm (5/16 inch) thick.
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Benutzer20010 Jan 2022 17:38ateliersiegel schrieb:
but I can’t really tell exactly where the critical weak points might be.Unstable fastening = wall movement = no longer proper sealing on the shower side.ateliersiegel schrieb:
If a 3-centimeter (1.2-inch) wall is firmly anchored on both sides (which I can manage), the joint won’t move any more than with a 5-centimeter (2-inch) wall.The only difference is that you’ll have to fiddle around to get any kind of fastening at all. Usually, steel profiles are used, which are fixed to the wall, floor, ceiling (and obviously at the front). This is stable when drywall is screwed to it. It won’t flex internally anymore either.ateliersiegel schrieb:
In this bathroom, I’m really talking centimeters ... it’s way too cramped anyway – but it should still have everything necessary and make the stay as comfortable as possible.
A 90-centimeter (35.4-inch) shower space (for example, you could save there ... but I don’t want to) feels more relaxed than 87 centimeters (34.3 inches).Don’t use tiles on the washbasin side, and the difference between proper and sloppy is just 10 millimeters (0.4 inches).ateliersiegel10 Jan 2022 17:52motorradsilke schrieb:
Why don’t you use a glass wall? In principle, I think glass would be great. It’s bright and easy to clean. However, glass walls in bathrooms require constant maintenance to look good.One of my top guiding principles when making decisions for my own home is that cleaning should require little effort.
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Benutzer20010 Jan 2022 18:14ateliersiegel schrieb:
Basically, I would love glass. It’s bright and easy to clean. But glass walls in the bathroom require constant maintenance to look good. Tiles require maintenance as well. By the way, there are attractive glass walls with (partially) frosted glass. They provide privacy, allow light through, and need little maintenance.
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motorradsilke10 Jan 2022 18:26ateliersiegel schrieb:
Basically, I think glass is great. Bright and easy to clean. But glass walls in the bathroom require constant maintenance to keep looking good.
One of my top guidelines when making decisions for my own home: Cleaning should require little effort.Yes, just wipe it down quickly after showering. What else do you need to maintain?Similar topics