Hi!
We would really appreciate some quick ideas, as we can only present a new proposal later this week.
Unfortunately, we only noticed quite late that the developer planned a relatively short glass partition for the open shower (about 85cm (33 inches)). Now we’re a bit worried about frequent water splashes throughout half of the bathroom.
The bathroom is only 10 m² (108 sq ft) in size, measuring 2.85 x 3.55 m (9.4 x 11.6 ft). As shown in the sketch, we have two windows, which don’t exactly make the planning easier. The bathtub will be 180 x 80 cm (71 x 31 inches) and the vanity with double sinks will be 120–140 cm (47–55 inches) wide.
I already looked it up and found references to these so-called “T-walls.” However, I can’t find any practical ideas on how they could be planned in this case.
Do you have any suggestions, or is the concern about the shower partition unnecessary?
Best regards & thanks for your help!
Gatho
We would really appreciate some quick ideas, as we can only present a new proposal later this week.
Unfortunately, we only noticed quite late that the developer planned a relatively short glass partition for the open shower (about 85cm (33 inches)). Now we’re a bit worried about frequent water splashes throughout half of the bathroom.
The bathroom is only 10 m² (108 sq ft) in size, measuring 2.85 x 3.55 m (9.4 x 11.6 ft). As shown in the sketch, we have two windows, which don’t exactly make the planning easier. The bathtub will be 180 x 80 cm (71 x 31 inches) and the vanity with double sinks will be 120–140 cm (47–55 inches) wide.
I already looked it up and found references to these so-called “T-walls.” However, I can’t find any practical ideas on how they could be planned in this case.
Do you have any suggestions, or is the concern about the shower partition unnecessary?
Best regards & thanks for your help!
Gatho
I have a quick question and maybe you have a good idea. Your experience in this area is much greater.
The washbasin cabinet alone (2x 70cm (28 inches) wide, double countertop basins planned) is supposed to cost 1950 EUR. In addition, there are 900 EUR for the countertop, 230 EUR for the two faucet hole drills, 65 EUR for the space-saving siphon, and 80 EUR for the drain strainers. That makes about 3,200 EUR – and this was the cheapest option at the bathroom showroom! Wow... that’s quite a lot, and we would like to save money here. Do you have any suggestions? We have chosen two very nice marble countertop basins. Unfortunately, the builder/general contractor says you either do everything with them or nothing at all.
Do you have any ideas? I wanted to discuss if they might install a cabinet we provide (as the only exception), but I’m not very hopeful.
Good luck
Gatho
The washbasin cabinet alone (2x 70cm (28 inches) wide, double countertop basins planned) is supposed to cost 1950 EUR. In addition, there are 900 EUR for the countertop, 230 EUR for the two faucet hole drills, 65 EUR for the space-saving siphon, and 80 EUR for the drain strainers. That makes about 3,200 EUR – and this was the cheapest option at the bathroom showroom! Wow... that’s quite a lot, and we would like to save money here. Do you have any suggestions? We have chosen two very nice marble countertop basins. Unfortunately, the builder/general contractor says you either do everything with them or nothing at all.
Do you have any ideas? I wanted to discuss if they might install a cabinet we provide (as the only exception), but I’m not very hopeful.
Good luck
Gatho
We ordered all our bathroom furniture from the furniture store. In our case, the vanity cabinet was then mounted underneath the installed washbasin (it perfectly matched the series – so you need to check that beforehand).
With your above-counter basin, you would probably need to install the cabinet first, and then have the plumbing work done by the installer. But that should also be possible.
To be honest, I didn’t want an above-counter basin in the main bathroom. I’m actually quite happy with our large basin, which is also very easy and quick to clean.
With your above-counter basin, you would probably need to install the cabinet first, and then have the plumbing work done by the installer. But that should also be possible.
To be honest, I didn’t want an above-counter basin in the main bathroom. I’m actually quite happy with our large basin, which is also very easy and quick to clean.
Jochen104 schrieb:
With your above-counter basins, you would probably need to install the cabinet first, and then the plumbing work would be done by the sanitation company. But that should be possible as well.Exactly, if that works out, it would be fine. So, this is basically not an unusual procedure? We feel like they are not very flexible about it.
Jochen104 schrieb:
To be honest, I didn’t want an above-counter basin in the main bathroom. I’m actually quite happy with our large basin, which is also very easy and quick to clean. It may be that we will feel the same way in X years – but for now, we both want above-counter basins.
The alternative would be to find a carpenter to have it custom-made. Neighbors had a washbasin unit with a length of about 180cm (70 inches) made for €2,500.
For us, that was too tight, so we went with the 160cm (63 inches) version, including a mirrored cabinet and accessories from Burgbad. At Reuter, it would also cost around €3,800. Prefabricated parts are not cheap. But your price is not entirely unrealistic.
For us, that was too tight, so we went with the 160cm (63 inches) version, including a mirrored cabinet and accessories from Burgbad. At Reuter, it would also cost around €3,800. Prefabricated parts are not cheap. But your price is not entirely unrealistic.
Gatho schrieb:
Exactly, if that could work out, it would be fine. So this wouldn’t be an unusual approach in principle? We feel like they are not very flexible there. For us, that wasn’t a problem. But in our case, the furniture was installed afterwards.
Whether this is an issue for your provider, you will only find out by asking.
Gatho schrieb:
It may be that in X years we will see it the same way – but right now we both really want countertop basins. Somehow it sounds like you think I’m already 70 years old.
But I’m only 30, and my wife is even younger.
Uwe82 schrieb:
Another option would be to find a carpenter and have a custom piece made. Neighbors had a vanity with a width of about 180cm (70 inches) custom built for around 2,500 euros.
For us, that was too tight, so we went with a 160cm (63 inches) vanity including a mirror cabinet and accessories from Burgbad. That would also cost around 3,800 euros at Reuter. Ready-made pieces are not cheap. But your price isn't completely unrealistic. Thanks for the tip. We already saw a nice and affordable alternative at a furniture store; now we just need to check if the builder/plumbing contractor will agree.
Jochen104 schrieb:
That wasn't a problem for us. But the furniture was installed only afterwards. Whether that’s an issue for your supplier, you’ll only find out by asking. Yes, I’m curious.
Jochen104 schrieb:
Somehow it sounds like you think I’m already 70,
but I’m only 30 and my wife is even younger. Haha - no, that’s not what I meant. I just wanted to say that after X years of use, you might think “oh, we should have done that differently.” But for now, we want something new -> a countertop basin.
Good luck & have a great weekend!
Gatho