ᐅ Walk-in shower: What is the recommended width for the entrance?

Hello forum,

once again, we need your collective expertise. Our shower measures 1.40 x 1 meter (4 ft 7 in x 3 ft 3 in). The entrance is planned on the 1.40 meter (4 ft 7 in) long side. Since the quote from our plumber for a glass panel/door seems too expensive, we are wondering if a walk-in shower would be enough?

We understand that some splashing may occur. However, we have sufficient slope for drainage, and a small towel in front should be enough.

How wide should the shower entrance be? 70 cm (28 in) ↔ 70 cm (28 in), or would 80 cm (31 in) – 60 cm (24 in) be better? Currently, we have an old corner shower with a 40 cm (16 in) wide entrance.

Good luck
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We have two shower niches, one is 1.2m (4 feet) wide and 1.5m (5 feet) deep, with the showerhead spraying in the 1.5m (5 feet) direction, resulting in minimal splashing. The other is 1m (3 feet) wide and 1m (3 feet) deep, where the showerhead sprays more water outside. It now has a tension rod and fabric shower curtain, which prevents water from splashing out. If the showerhead is mounted on the side wall, less water splashes outside.

The showerhead is positioned on the left side wall, so I’m less concerned about that. I’m more worried about the entry width. Is 65cm (25.5 inches) enough, or should it be wider?

70cm (28 inches) is said to be the minimum width for passageways.

Our starting point is always the full niche width, for convenience.

micric3 schrieb:

We currently have a corner shower in an older building with a 40cm (15.7 inch) wide entrance.

micric3 schrieb:

Is 65cm (25.6 inches) enough, or should it be wider?

40cm (15.7 inches) measured diagonally across the corner and 65cm (25.6 inches) are practically the same. Whether it’s sufficient for you, you already know if you have it now.

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