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?
ateliersiegel11 Jan 2022 17:50One reason against using glass in this case is that the wall where the shower screen will be mounted has a step. There is a baseboard behind which the supply and drain pipes are concealed, up to a height of 1.20 meters (4 feet). The rear cut edge of the shower screen has a step, which is difficult to do in glass.
In addition, a corner washbasin will be installed on the wall and will likely require drilling for the bolts that support the basin.
But: thanks for the suggestion 🙂
In addition, a corner washbasin will be installed on the wall and will likely require drilling for the bolts that support the basin.
But: thanks for the suggestion 🙂
ateliersiegel13 Mar 2022 16:19For the sake of completeness, here is a report on the now approved plans:
The shower wall will be made of granite (no glass or tiles).
A stainless steel U-profile will be screwed onto the bathroom wall and floor (there are no underfloor heating pipes in this area), and a 20mm (0.8 inch) thick granite slab will be glued into it with silicone. The disadvantage is that no stonemason is willing to grind such a slab — which is only smoothed on one side after manufacturing. The back side is roughly cut … I already have the grinding tool for this (for other purposes) … it is an unpleasant, labor-intensive job that takes a long time and causes water to splash around during grinding. You need a rubber apron and rubber boots and end up standing in stone dust slurry.
But I like the result, so that’s how I’m doing it.
The shower wall will be made of granite (no glass or tiles).
A stainless steel U-profile will be screwed onto the bathroom wall and floor (there are no underfloor heating pipes in this area), and a 20mm (0.8 inch) thick granite slab will be glued into it with silicone. The disadvantage is that no stonemason is willing to grind such a slab — which is only smoothed on one side after manufacturing. The back side is roughly cut … I already have the grinding tool for this (for other purposes) … it is an unpleasant, labor-intensive job that takes a long time and causes water to splash around during grinding. You need a rubber apron and rubber boots and end up standing in stone dust slurry.
But I like the result, so that’s how I’m doing it.
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Benutzer20013 Mar 2022 16:56Take some pictures when it’s finished.
ateliersiegel13 Mar 2022 16:57Of course, gladly and anyway 🙂 ...................
I hope the granite slab doesn’t get damaged when you make the holes for the sink. What will the walls in the shower look like then? Are you planning to use granite slabs there as well? I did the DIY project using granite floor tiles.
With the tiles, you could also build a double-sided boarded wall. It looks almost the same and is easier and more affordable to do yourself.
Do you have enough helpers to move everything inside the house?
In my opinion, a cost-effective solution is a glass wall with one side sandblasted. Any glazier can cut it to size.
With the tiles, you could also build a double-sided boarded wall. It looks almost the same and is easier and more affordable to do yourself.
Do you have enough helpers to move everything inside the house?
In my opinion, a cost-effective solution is a glass wall with one side sandblasted. Any glazier can cut it to size.
ateliersiegel13 Mar 2022 17:47There will be no drillings in the granite slab, contrary to my earlier plans. The basin can be attached to the wall on one side (this is how the construction of the currently planned basin is designed) and will be supported from below by a pedestal.
The slab measures 150 x 50 cm (59 x 20 inches) and can be easily handled by one person.
The walls will be fully tiled in white. The floor will be covered with 1cm (0.4 inches) thick granite slabs (I have used this elsewhere in the house and it has proven to be reliable).
It’s nice when someone thinks along 🙂
The slab measures 150 x 50 cm (59 x 20 inches) and can be easily handled by one person.
The walls will be fully tiled in white. The floor will be covered with 1cm (0.4 inches) thick granite slabs (I have used this elsewhere in the house and it has proven to be reliable).
It’s nice when someone thinks along 🙂
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