Hello everyone,
I need your advice 🙂. We are currently planning the bathroom in a new build. I have attached the bathroom layout.
The shower area is L-shaped, measuring 160x100cm (63x39 inches). The "open wall" is 80cm (31 inches) long, and the entrance to the shower is also 80cm (31 inches).
Question: Is the 80cm (31 inches) wall length enough to prevent water splashing outside the shower area? Or would it be better to install a door?
According to a consultant at the sanitary supply store, this should be sufficient. However, I have read online that a minimum length of 120-140cm (47-55 inches) is recommended.
P.S.: The thick wall between the toilet and shower likely contains the service shaft.
I need your advice 🙂. We are currently planning the bathroom in a new build. I have attached the bathroom layout.
The shower area is L-shaped, measuring 160x100cm (63x39 inches). The "open wall" is 80cm (31 inches) long, and the entrance to the shower is also 80cm (31 inches).
Question: Is the 80cm (31 inches) wall length enough to prevent water splashing outside the shower area? Or would it be better to install a door?
According to a consultant at the sanitary supply store, this should be sufficient. However, I have read online that a minimum length of 120-140cm (47-55 inches) is recommended.
P.S.: The thick wall between the toilet and shower likely contains the service shaft.
Bertram100 schrieb:
L-shaped shower? No, I have a rectangular shower as shown here, measuring 90 x 180cm (35 x 71 inches). I find 80cm (31 inches) a bit narrow and would widen it to 90cm (35 inches) if possible. My shower controls are located "in front" inside the shower. I chose this length to prevent water from splashing out and to avoid having a door that requires maintenance. 😀
If I were you, I wouldn’t put the toilet in the farthest corner either. The toilet is used most often, maybe even at night when half asleep. 😉90cm (35 inches) is also possible if I reduce the entrance area to 70cm (28 inches). What advantage do you see if you need a glass door for the entrance area anyway?B
Bertram1005 Oct 2022 19:50When I wash my hair in the shower with both hands on my head, my elbows are about 70 cm (28 inches) apart. At 80 cm (31 inches), there isn’t much extra space left. I am quite small myself; for taller people, it might feel even tighter. I find my shower luxurious, not because of its length but because of its width: I can move freely, and there is always enough room. An 80 cm (31 inches) width certainly works without problems, but it is just a little less comfortable.
Bertram100 schrieb:
When I wash my hair in the shower and have both hands on my head, my elbows are about 70cm (27.5 inches) apart. With only 80cm (31.5 inches) width, there isn’t much space left. I’m quite short myself, so for taller people it might feel even tighter. I find my shower luxurious, but not because of its length—rather its width: I can move freely, and there’s always enough room. 80cm (31.5 inches) width certainly works fine, but it’s just a little less comfortable. I think you misinterpreted the drawing. The shower measures 160cm (63 inches) in length and 100cm (39 inches) in width. The open wall or the right side wall of the shower is 80cm (31.5 inches) long. In my opinion, the 80cm (31.5 inches) length of the right wall is not enough; water will likely splash outside the shower area.
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Bertram1005 Oct 2022 19:57Oh yes, I probably didn’t look closely enough. Sorry! I take it all back. A width of 100cm (39 inches) is definitely quite nice. Nothing can go wrong with that.
You could reduce the shower entrance to 50 or 55cm (20 or 22 inches). Then you wouldn’t even need a door, just a shower mat.
About the 50cm (20 inches): the aisle on the train is 50cm (20 inches) wide. That’s not super comfortable but not a problem for the shower. You just have to step through it, and then you have space again. Also, you’re not wearing clothes, so you’re probably a bit narrower anyway. 😀
You could reduce the shower entrance to 50 or 55cm (20 or 22 inches). Then you wouldn’t even need a door, just a shower mat.
About the 50cm (20 inches): the aisle on the train is 50cm (20 inches) wide. That’s not super comfortable but not a problem for the shower. You just have to step through it, and then you have space again. Also, you’re not wearing clothes, so you’re probably a bit narrower anyway. 😀
Bertram100 schrieb:
Oh yes, I probably didn’t look closely enough. Sorry! I take it all back. A width of 100cm (40 inches) is really quite good. Nothing can go wrong with that.
You could reduce the shower entrance to 50 or 55cm (20 or 22 inches). Then you wouldn’t need a door, just a bath mat.
Regarding the 50cm (20 inches): the aisle on the train is 50cm (20 inches). It’s not super comfortable, but it’s no problem in a shower. You just have to step through, and then you have space again. Plus, you’re not wearing anything, so you’re probably a bit narrower anyway. 😀 50cm (20 inches) is really quite narrow; I can’t imagine less than 70cm (28 inches).
I personally don’t mind having a door, I would only avoid it if no major compromises are needed.
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Bertram1005 Oct 2022 20:04No, the door isn’t really a problem. It has special maintenance gaps and drips outside when it opens outward. But it’s not ugly or anything like that. And it has the advantage of keeping the heat inside the shower when you’re showering with hot water (if anyone still does that nowadays. 😀 )
So, I’d say go ahead and choose a door.
So, I’d say go ahead and choose a door.
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