Hello everyone,
Our bathroom is almost completely finished, but I’ve come across a problem that’s been bothering me.
We chose a bathtub because of the kids, but we actually use it for showering about 90% of the time. For this, we need a shower screen, but finding a solution raises some questions. A glazier friend mentioned that a custom-made solution would be very expensive, and our budget is limited. The issue with the drywall enclosure can be seen in the pictures.
Does anyone have an idea for how to implement this or a tip on achieving an attractive look within a reasonable budget?
Our bathroom is almost completely finished, but I’ve come across a problem that’s been bothering me.
We chose a bathtub because of the kids, but we actually use it for showering about 90% of the time. For this, we need a shower screen, but finding a solution raises some questions. A glazier friend mentioned that a custom-made solution would be very expensive, and our budget is limited. The issue with the drywall enclosure can be seen in the pictures.
Does anyone have an idea for how to implement this or a tip on achieving an attractive look within a reasonable budget?
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Benutzer 10019 May 2023 01:41What I’m more curious about is how you plan to attach it.
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chand19869 May 2023 03:13Such a construction is currently in place in our new house until the bathroom is completed.
On the partition wall, a narrow strip has been built up at the height of the divider so that a straight glass panel can be installed as a partition. Nothing is custom cut here.
The masonry section is tiled as usual.
edit: In your case, the tiling is already done... that is clearly a significant planning mistake, sorry to say.
On the partition wall, a narrow strip has been built up at the height of the divider so that a straight glass panel can be installed as a partition. Nothing is custom cut here.
The masonry section is tiled as usual.
edit: In your case, the tiling is already done... that is clearly a significant planning mistake, sorry to say.
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motorradsilke9 May 2023 06:04thmsN89 schrieb:
The rod and shower curtain seemed too awful, so that was an idea I quickly discarded.
According to the glazier, the glass panel is very expensive.
The bathtub definitely has its purpose; both children (2 and 4 years old) use it almost daily, so anything else was not an option.What exactly is very expensive? If you want glass, get quotes from different glaziers. The price can vary a lot.
In my opinion, plexiglass looks cheap, so I would rather choose a nice shower curtain.
But I also think that a fixed glass panel is not very practical. You will either get a very narrow entrance or water will still splash onto the floor.
Therefore, my choice would definitely be a shower curtain.
With that, you might also be able to visually hide the missing row of tiles in the upper left corner;)
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LustigerFrosch9 May 2023 10:42I also see the problem with the mounting. Profiles should have already been installed by the tiler.
Another solution would have been to mount the shower head on the left side, then you would have a straight wall. But that doesn’t help you now.
How often do you use the shower? I would lean towards a curtain, even if it’s not ideal.
Another solution would have been to mount the shower head on the left side, then you would have a straight wall. But that doesn’t help you now.
How often do you use the shower? I would lean towards a curtain, even if it’s not ideal.
First of all, thank you for all the responses. To answer generally, I am writing one message to address all questions.
According to the glazier, the cutting and installation are the main issues and cost drivers. He couldn’t give me a specific price, but it’s generally in the high three- to rather four-digit range including installation.
We use the shower basically every day. A future plan is to build a shower in the basement, which still needs to be constructed but has been postponed due to other priorities.
The "missing" row of tiles is intentional; the opposite row is at the same level. I renovated the house with about 90% of the work myself, so I had to research and learn a lot. Therefore, the planning is not 100% compliant with all regulations in some parts. However, I saved a lot of money this way, which is now being invested in other things.
I will take a look at the plexiglass at the hardware store and assess its quality visually. I don’t have anything against shower curtains per se, but I don’t find them attractive. I will also seek another opinion from a glazier.
According to the glazier, the cutting and installation are the main issues and cost drivers. He couldn’t give me a specific price, but it’s generally in the high three- to rather four-digit range including installation.
We use the shower basically every day. A future plan is to build a shower in the basement, which still needs to be constructed but has been postponed due to other priorities.
The "missing" row of tiles is intentional; the opposite row is at the same level. I renovated the house with about 90% of the work myself, so I had to research and learn a lot. Therefore, the planning is not 100% compliant with all regulations in some parts. However, I saved a lot of money this way, which is now being invested in other things.
I will take a look at the plexiglass at the hardware store and assess its quality visually. I don’t have anything against shower curtains per se, but I don’t find them attractive. I will also seek another opinion from a glazier.
A price just under a thousand doesn’t really shock me. It’s definitely reasonable.
We have a partition from Schulte for our bathtub, not as complex as yours, but not standard either. I submitted an inquiry on the website, and then a plumbing company got in touch. They were very committed. Maybe there is a mounting solution between the bathtub and the ceiling with an additional element towards the wall.
We have a partition from Schulte for our bathtub, not as complex as yours, but not standard either. I submitted an inquiry on the website, and then a plumbing company got in touch. They were very committed. Maybe there is a mounting solution between the bathtub and the ceiling with an additional element towards the wall.
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