ᐅ Make an oval-shaped bathtub slightly movable due to dirt buildup behind it?
Created on: 16 Oct 2023 11:49
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Besenkammer84
Hello everyone,
we are currently planning our home renovation and thinking about the bathroom. We have already consulted a specialist on this.
We find a freestanding oval bathtub very stylish, but the advisor recommended against a design-focused tub due to the intended corner position. The reason is that dirt would accumulate behind it, making it difficult to keep that area clean and dry.
I’ve been thinking about this and appreciate that he was honest about these issues.
Furthermore, we use the bathtub only about 15 times a year; the rest of the time it would either collect laundry or just be wasted space. Also, the main problem seems to be the fixed bathtub itself and the resulting difficulty in cleaning behind it.
Therefore, I came up with the idea that the bathtub could be made movable somehow (with small/flat casters or something similar). The only real issue here would be the drainage of the used water.
So here is the idea I have in mind:
Below is a rough plan showing our current bathroom layout. The measurements are accurate, but the walls are not to scale. Speaking of measurements, we are quite short at 155cm (5 feet 1 inch) and 168cm (5 feet 6 inches) and can manage fine with a somewhat smaller bathtub. Guests or children are not a priority for now ;-)
This is a potential bathtub choice (weight approx. 40 kg (88 lbs)):
What do you think about our plan? The dimensions for both bathtub and shower are 165cm (65 inches) each, which should just fit.. We still need to try lying in the bathtub to be sure :-/
Thanks in advance to everyone who advises us & best regards
we are currently planning our home renovation and thinking about the bathroom. We have already consulted a specialist on this.
We find a freestanding oval bathtub very stylish, but the advisor recommended against a design-focused tub due to the intended corner position. The reason is that dirt would accumulate behind it, making it difficult to keep that area clean and dry.
I’ve been thinking about this and appreciate that he was honest about these issues.
Furthermore, we use the bathtub only about 15 times a year; the rest of the time it would either collect laundry or just be wasted space. Also, the main problem seems to be the fixed bathtub itself and the resulting difficulty in cleaning behind it.
Therefore, I came up with the idea that the bathtub could be made movable somehow (with small/flat casters or something similar). The only real issue here would be the drainage of the used water.
So here is the idea I have in mind:
- We equip the bathtub with small/flat casters or similar so it can be moved forward for cleaning.
- Option A – Attach a hose to the drain so that after use, the hose can be placed in the shower to allow the water to drain there.
- Option B – Use a flexible drainage system so the bathtub can be moved for cleaning with the drain attached.
- Optionally, consider whether a bathtub faucet is needed at all, or if just a showerhead mounted on the wall would suffice (currently, we also fill the tub exclusively using the shower hose).
Below is a rough plan showing our current bathroom layout. The measurements are accurate, but the walls are not to scale. Speaking of measurements, we are quite short at 155cm (5 feet 1 inch) and 168cm (5 feet 6 inches) and can manage fine with a somewhat smaller bathtub. Guests or children are not a priority for now ;-)
This is a potential bathtub choice (weight approx. 40 kg (88 lbs)):
What do you think about our plan? The dimensions for both bathtub and shower are 165cm (65 inches) each, which should just fit.. We still need to try lying in the bathtub to be sure :-/
Thanks in advance to everyone who advises us & best regards
Hi @Besenkammer84 – why not simply separate the shower area with a single wall? That way, you would gain a lot of extra space for the toilet. Even with the wall length, you would still have a generously sized shower. If you want natural light in the shower, you could even make part of the wall glass—though you’d need to be willing to clean it regularly.
We have a half-height partition wall without any glass on top, but we’re a bit quirky like that.
We have a half-height partition wall without any glass on top, but we’re a bit quirky like that.
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Besenkammer8418 Apr 2024 07:48ypg schrieb:
Exactly this:
When one person is using the washbasin, the other has to squeeze past them to get to the toilet.We have a guest restroom right next door.motorradsilke schrieb:
You’re a bit mistaken. You can’t open a double casement window from the outside, so no quick access to wash your hands from outside.I think you took a wrong turn somewhere. As long as the floor-to-ceiling window isn’t closed, I can get in and out however I want.
motorradsilke schrieb:
I believe the sink should be close to the bathroom door because that’s where you’ll have the most access from inside.Of course, you have to weigh which compromises you’re willing to accept.
kati1337 schrieb:
Hi @Besenkammer84 – why not simply separate the shower with a wall? That way you would gain a lot of space for the toilet. With the length of the wall, you’d still have a generously sized shower. If you want natural light in the shower, you could even make the wall partially glass. Of course, if you’re up for cleaning it regularly.
We have a half-height wall with no glass on top. But we’re a bit crazy like that.
Don’t you always get a narrow access area (towards the bathroom door) that way? Or where would the shower head go?
Steffi33 schrieb:
Our bathroom is similar in size, slightly smaller though, and without a bathtub. The shower measures 120 x 90 cm (47 x 35 inches).
Well, a shower curtain is the absolute worst thing we want to avoid. Even a shower door is not desired; the hinges and seals always get moldy.
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hanghaus202318 Apr 2024 10:36"Besenkammer84 schrieb:
Well, a shower curtain is definitely the worst option we want to avoid.But it’s incredibly practical.
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nordanney18 Apr 2024 10:57Besenkammer84 schrieb:
Well, having a curtain at the shower is definitely the worst option we want to avoid. Even a shower door is not desirable, as the hinges and seals always get moldy.In that case, the shower should be at least 2m (6.5 feet) long (from the showerhead to the entrance/exit). Otherwise, you'll always have (a lot of) water on the floor.B
Bertram10018 Apr 2024 11:33nordanney schrieb:
Then the shower should have a length of at least 2m (6.6 feet) (from the shower head to the entrance/exit). Otherwise, you will always have (a lot of) water on the floor. I have a shower measuring 180x90cm (71x35 inches) with a glass panel that is 130cm (51 inches) long. This works well with minimal splashing. However, I am not very tall and I don’t have a rain shower head (which tends to splash a lot).
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