ᐅ How to enclose a bathtub: with a skirt panel or by building it in?
Created on: 27 Jan 2021 20:49
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Traube348
Hello everyone,
We have planned our bathroom and are now facing a “problem.” As shown in the picture, we want to install a trapezoidal bathtub. However, part of it extends in front of a floor-to-ceiling window (the upper section can be opened, the lower part is fixed).
The question is how we can cover the area in front of the window. Does anyone have any ideas?
Currently, we are considering using tiles at the front, but nothing is decided yet. We are actually looking for a uniform cladding solution.
Thank you in advance for your help.
We have planned our bathroom and are now facing a “problem.” As shown in the picture, we want to install a trapezoidal bathtub. However, part of it extends in front of a floor-to-ceiling window (the upper section can be opened, the lower part is fixed).
The question is how we can cover the area in front of the window. Does anyone have any ideas?
Currently, we are considering using tiles at the front, but nothing is decided yet. We are actually looking for a uniform cladding solution.
Thank you in advance for your help.
ypg schrieb:
Fixing the root cause comes before treating the symptoms 🙂
If you plan well, you won't need quick fixes 😉Too late, since the house is already built.Traube348 schrieb:
I am more concerned about the type of cladding and which material would be recommended.Drywall, aerated concrete blocks (Ytong), or other masonry options. Alternatively, a plastic skirting. Then tiles, plaster, or plastic panels.
All materials you can imagine are suitable here, as this area is not visible. However, you will need a proper transition to the part that is installed against the actual wall.
Is the bathtub placed directly against the wall, or is there a tiled ledge? What is the installation situation? How is splash protection and waterproofing ensured around the window to prevent water from running down? Etc.
So your question is answered. Unfortunately, the answer won’t help much because it depends not only on the material but also on the overall situation.
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Smialbuddler28 Jan 2021 12:52Is a freestanding bathtub still possible? Even if it is placed very close to the window or the wall, in my opinion, that would be the most attractive solution.
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hampshire28 Jan 2021 14:05Encasing or a skirt panel—both are technically sound solutions. The choice depends on how you want to integrate the bathtub into the room and how the rest of the design will be arranged. Additionally, the appearance of the skirt panel and the bathtub is still unclear. Technically, there isn’t much you can do wrong; I would base the decision entirely on the visual design and personal preference (and perhaps also on the budget).
The current setup is as it is, and criticizing it now will only cause frustration. Since the window, connections, and drain seem fixed, I would look for a bathtub model that fits the room to avoid placing the corner in front of the window. There are great freestanding options available, and there should be enough space for one.
The current setup is as it is, and criticizing it now will only cause frustration. Since the window, connections, and drain seem fixed, I would look for a bathtub model that fits the room to avoid placing the corner in front of the window. There are great freestanding options available, and there should be enough space for one.
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