Installing a walk in shower can completely transform your bathroom, bringing it up-to-date with a real clean, modern looking shower; however, they aren’t for everybody. Before you tear up the tile, make sure this type of design is indeed, really right for you.
You May Feel Exposed
Most people prefer the utmost privacy while in the bathroom, no matter what business they’re conducting. With a walk in arrangement for your shower, you may not feel like you have enough privacy, particularly if other people in your household tend to run in on you. This situation can be easily remedied, though, with a curtain well coordinated with the color and style of the shower tile. A curtain is flexible, in that it can be removed quickly and easily; it’s also a snap to change-out for a new one if you want to change the look of the room.
Of course, your shower can be made to include permanent doors, so consider the privacy factor prior to setting your sights on a totally open design.
You May Feel A Chill
Open showers don’t steam up as quickly as enclosed types, which can be a good thing if you’d prefer not to feel like you’re in a sauna; however, the open design may leave you feeling chilly. If you think the draft may be a problem, but really love the walk in idea, consider installing a heat lamp above the shower, so the area remains cozy, despite not being enclosed.
You also have the option of adding radiant heating to the floor during installation, if you’re replacing the tiles as you redo the shower. Radiant heating will run all through the bottom of the floor beneath the surface, warming in an upward direction and making for very comfortable bare feet in winter.
You’ll Need To Choose All Waterproof Materials
Despite the moisture level in most bathrooms, many of them aren’t made of all waterproofed materials, and that can create problems with mold and premature wearing. Water and steam seep into every area of the bathroom, including underneath the floor. This situation can be more pronounced when your shower is a walk in type, necessitating a closer look at what everything in the bathroom is made of. Ceramic and other forms of stone are your best choices for tile, particularly around the entrance of the shower.
Be careful with the finish, though, as anything shiny is more likely to be slippery when wet.
You Must Factor Drainage, Splash, And Ventilation Into The Installation Equation
Particularly if you’re installing the new shower yourself, splash, drainage, and ventilation need to be high on your list of priorities. Consider the angle of the shower head and a partial wall for to minimize the splash, calculate the angle at which the floor must rest in order for proper drainage (or consider two avenues of escape for the water, with a dual-drain) and while these showers don’t normally require special ventilation equipment, you may wish to add a fan with a built-in humidity sensor for individual comfort levels.
No matter if this is a DIY or professional project, the overall maintenance, and function of the bathroom, in its entirety, is important to consider before laying plans. Despite being very easy to clean, a walk in type of shower can have a major impact on the rest of the room.
Considering how important a room the bathroom is, you’ve got to be sure your intended changes are going to work well for everyone in the home. While a walk in shower could be one of the most dynamic changes you’ll ever make to your home, they are unique and will completely change the way you bathe; thus, it’s important that you carefully consider the arrangement before committing to an installation.
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