ᐅ Walk-in shower: drywall construction or masonry, alternatively glass partition
Created on: 11 Sep 2022 20:00
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Jacy0505
We’re having some trouble with the walk-in shower in our main bathroom. We had planned to have the shower wall built up about 1.30 m (4 feet 3 inches) high, with glass extending from the top of the wall to the ceiling. Our contractor misunderstood a bit or had forgotten about the glass panel at the upper section. He assumed it would be drywall, but now he says drywall with glass on top wouldn’t work because it wouldn’t be stable enough—the wall would be standing freestanding in the middle of the room. As an alternative, he’s suggesting a full glass shower wall.
We’re not really happy with that option. Does anyone have experience with a built-up shower wall with glass above? Or with drywall and glass—does that work and is it stable?
Also, does anyone have examples of stylish glass shower walls? Maybe that’s the best solution since it takes up the least space. We haven’t yet found the right design though; the tiles will be a rust color, so the shower wall needs to match and have something a bit special.
It would be great if someone could share photos of examples. We need to decide next week. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to think about this!
We’re not really happy with that option. Does anyone have experience with a built-up shower wall with glass above? Or with drywall and glass—does that work and is it stable?
Also, does anyone have examples of stylish glass shower walls? Maybe that’s the best solution since it takes up the least space. We haven’t yet found the right design though; the tiles will be a rust color, so the shower wall needs to match and have something a bit special.
It would be great if someone could share photos of examples. We need to decide next week. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to think about this!
ypg schrieb:
Even at 130cm (51 inches) it gets dark. With a washbasin height of about 85cm (33 inches), exactly where you need to work.
I would go for a continuous glass wall with a horizontal frosted stripe… there are alternatives for shower gel and similar items. Or could you change something in the furniture? Swap the bathtub for a shower?I also have frameless glass all around (2 sides completely free-standing and clear, 2 sides against the wall with a light gray back paint). I skipped the whole “frosted modesty strip” thing (sorry @ypg), firstly because I live alone and secondly, if you don’t want to see yourself naked in the shower anymore, it’s time to get some exercise. Inside it’s nice and bright, and in summer I usually don’t even turn on the light when showering (daylight window ;-)In winter, however, I get up too early 😳
By now I’ve also found a solution for shampoo and such that suits me — stylish, easy to clean, and suitable for finished glass walls (will share a photo later).
i_b_n_a_n schrieb:
I skipped the nonsense about the "frosted privacy strip" (sorry @ypg), No need to apologize to me. I responded to the original poster (it’s not about my or your preferences), who probably won’t live alone and is specifically asking about patterned glass.
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Bertram10012 Sep 2022 07:44Just make the shower a bit longer and install a half-height wall at the foot end. This way, the shower will have a side entrance. I assume there is still enough space up to the toilet.
I have a small wall at the foot end like that, and it’s very practical. It also cleans a lot easier and faster than niches.
I have a small wall at the foot end like that, and it’s very practical. It also cleans a lot easier and faster than niches.
Yes, some privacy screening would definitely be important. We have two children, including a 12-year-old, so modesty is quite a concern.
A masonry shower wall would still be possible in principle; that was actually the original plan, with glass on top. What do you think—would a drywall partition with glass on top be stable enough? Does anyone have experience with something like that? It wouldn’t take up much space, but our construction company advises against it. They’re not very enthusiastic about masonry since the masonry and plastering work is essentially finished. Of course, they would still do it... but we are looking for alternatives.
A masonry shower wall would still be possible in principle; that was actually the original plan, with glass on top. What do you think—would a drywall partition with glass on top be stable enough? Does anyone have experience with something like that? It wouldn’t take up much space, but our construction company advises against it. They’re not very enthusiastic about masonry since the masonry and plastering work is essentially finished. Of course, they would still do it... but we are looking for alternatives.
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