Converting Your Shower To A Space Saving Corner Bathtub Shower
If your bathroom has a stand up shower only; chances are your bathroom is a smaller one. Having a smaller bathroom does not exclude you from having a bathtub if you want one. Technology has allowed for the manufacture of corner bathtub shower units that fit even the smallest of bathrooms.
Corner shower tubs are generally comprised of two components: the actual corner bathtub and the shower door enclosure. If you are wishing you had a bathtub to soak in; but all you have is a shower stall; then read this informative guide to converting shower stalls into corner shower tubs.
The first step in this process is to determine where you want to place your corner bathtub shower. Typically corner shower tubs are installed in the space where a shower stall has been removed. This can save you money by letting you tap into the existing plumbing and utilize it for your corner bathtub shower.
It is recommended you work within the confines of your current shower stall. Major renovation may be required for placement elsewhere. For this article, we will assume you are going to use the shower stall space to put your corner bathtub shower unit in.
Steps to Follow
1. Measure the shower stall space. Measure the side walls and the distance from corner to corner.
2. With your measurements begin looking at different models of corner shower tubs. Develop a list of corner bathtub showers that will work in your space. Base your list on manufacturer’s minimum recommended space requirements.
3. Take your list and check for shower door enclosure kits available for the models you have selected.
4. Your list may be shorter now, or it may not if there are enclosure kits available for all the models on your list. Look at the features of the models on your list. Sort through and choose the models that have the features you desire.
As you have discovered, there are recessed and freestanding corner shower tubs. The recessed corner bathtub shower has additional space saving design but does require installation below the bathroom floor surface. This means you will be cutting a hole in your floor to drop the bathtub into. Take this into consideration when selecting models.
The freestanding models of corner bathtub shower will need an enclosure of some sort constructed around them once they have been plumbed. They are not quite as space saving due to this, but the creative design options you can use for your corner bathtub shower surround are close to endless.
5. It is now time to take a test drive. If possible, visit local bathroom fixture retailers and get in the showroom displays. Make sure the shape of the interior of the corner bathtub shower is comfortable to you. You wouldn’t buy a car if it was uncomfortable for you to drive it, the same applies to a bathtub.
6. By now you should have narrowed your search down to a few models. It is time for a decision. Pick the corner bathtub and shower door kit that best suits your needs, desires and budget.
All you need to do now is purchase your corner shower bathtub unit and shower door kit. Then decide upon a do it yourself or professional installation of the new corner shower tub.
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