ᐅ Installing a Walk-In Shower at Floor Level After Construction?

Hello dear plumbing experts,

I am facing the project of a lifetime, and among other things, both the guest bathroom and the main bathroom need to be completely renovated. I will definitely need advice here and elsewhere...

Right now, I am wondering if it is possible to install a low-profile shower afterward. I would prefer an ultra-thin shower tray instead of tiled flooring, for example one like Kaldewei offers (because of hygiene reasons...). The shower is supposed to be quite large, 170 x 90 cm (67 x 35 inches), with a large, open glass panel in front (about 120 cm (47 inches)), walls on the right and left, and a sloped ceiling with a window behind. Installing the shower tray in the appropriate substructure would require removing approximately 12 cm (5 inches) of concrete evenly. I assume that is quite unrealistic.

What options do I have? Is it possible to install shower trays without recessing them, so that only the rear area for the drain would need to be chiseled out? If not with a shower tray, is it feasible to have a tiled shower floor with a linear drain? Who has experience with this? Any information on this topic would be helpful...

Best regards

E.

I recommend the bathroom check.

A bathroom professional comes to your home free of charge and with no obligation, even if they do not receive a paid contract afterwards. Many of these bathroom specialists also offer installation support for do-it-yourselfers.

Although I run the site myself, since everything is free and intended solely as assistance for end customers, it is not "advertising" in the usual sense.

Good day,

This is surely a well-intentioned offer, but since we definitely will not hire an outside contractor and I live in a rural area, I cannot agree to it in good conscience. I was hoping someone specifically familiar with Bette-Floor could recommend a link or share their own experience.

Best regards

E.

Why do you prefer not to hire an external tradesperson, for example, to order the products (which are often just as affordable through tradespeople as elsewhere) or even just to assist with installation – since you apparently need support, otherwise you wouldn't be posting here with so many questions? A tradesperson can provide you with definite answers instead of just non-binding advice that might lead to costly damage.

Alright, I’ll see how far we get. The renovation will start with the heating system and windows... In any case, thank you very much!