Master Bath remodel from start to...

[jw33]

Ok since I am planning to attempt to tackle something similar next year (which may end up with me hiring someone anyway), one thing I wanted to do to my shower is remove the curb. I noticed yours is probably 6" inches high more or less. Before you put the curb in, was your floor completely level with the shower pan? If you didn't have a curb would it have still drained properly?

One thing I'd like to try and do during my remodel is try for a curbless shower, but the leveling I know will have to be just right. Have you done this type of remodeling before? Any recommendations on books or videos to watch?

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[8mpg]

Ok since I am planning to attempt to tackle something similar next year (which may end up with me hiring someone anyway), one thing I wanted to do to my shower is remove the curb. I noticed yours is probably 6" inches high more or less. Before you put the curb in, was your floor completely level with the shower pan? If you didn't have a curb would it have still drained properly?

One thing I'd like to try and do during my remodel is try for a curbless shower, but the leveling I know will have to be just right. Have you done this type of remodeling before? Any recommendations on books or videos to watch?

like above, search the john bridge forum. Tons of tiling advice. A curbless shower will need to have the floor recessed. You need a 1/4" per foot drop towards the drain. Even with a linear drain at the door, you will need pitch. Having a concrete foundation will kill the costs of curbless

[zachary]

like above, search the john bridge forum. Tons of tiling advice. A curbless shower will need to have the floor recessed. You need a 1/4" per foot drop towards the drain. Even with a linear drain at the door, you will need pitch. Having a concrete foundation will kill the costs of curbless

This, this is why we went with a curb. Lots of either cutting or grinding and recessing work to make curbless work. Our curb is 5 inches. Works well!

[Chuck_Finley]

Yep, I have a concrete slab so I have no idea if the cost would skyrocket because of it. At the very least, minimal curb is preferable. Why not just tile right over the shower pan to minimize curb? Oh well I'll ask questions on that linked forum. Thanks

[8mpg]

Yep, I have a concrete slab so I have no idea if the cost would skyrocket because of it. At the very least, minimal curb is preferable. Why not just tile right over the shower pan to minimize curb? Oh well I'll ask questions on that linked forum. Thanks

You always need a pitch to drain which is done with a morter bed over the copper pan. You need 1/4" per foot sloping away from the drain. So theoretically a 4' wide shower with with the drain in the middle needs .5" of pitch. Then you need a curb to hold the water in. Another inch would be enough. When I did my parents shower, I used some pavers that were about 1 3/4" thick for a 5' or so wide shower.

[zachary]

Time to start the trim work!

[zachary]

finishing touches!

[mstng86]

Looks really good.

I would be concerned with water ending up on the bathroom floor with the shower. Maybe it is just the angle of the pic.

[ELVIS]

looks awesome? does the floor get wet? i might go one more row of the glass blocks if so.

god bless.

[zachary]

We actually had been using the shower without the wall, and just beside the blocks were the wet parts. Looks like just a few drops will actually make it beyond the wall which is nothing. You really do not splash as much as you would think, being a rain shower helps that i am sure and also that the handheld is aimed toward the back side of the tub.

[zachary]

Here is finished bathroom. We love it! 99% finished anyway! haha


Try to get finished pics with mirrors and all tonight! I am forgetful! We have been using this place for 2 months now! LOOOVE it!

[ELVIS]

i'd like to come over and take a crap unless you all JC and stuff.

god bless.