Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Shower stall replacement or remodel
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JMYM
02-20-04, 07:52 PM
HI,
We love this board, and we have been trying to search forever. We have a 33" shower stall that backs up to our garden tub. We have the room to expand it to 48" and that will still leave an edge between the tub and shower.
how, or where can I find a reasonable price for a 2 sided(fiberglass I guess) and the 3rd wall that backs into the tub we would like to install either glass blocks, or fixed glass. (this would only be from about 1/2 way up the bottom would be fiberglass i think) and of course the shower door on the front. any and all help and or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
thanks
Jim
We love this board, and we have been trying to search forever. We have a 33" shower stall that backs up to our garden tub. We have the room to expand it to 48" and that will still leave an edge between the tub and shower.
how, or where can I find a reasonable price for a 2 sided(fiberglass I guess) and the 3rd wall that backs into the tub we would like to install either glass blocks, or fixed glass. (this would only be from about 1/2 way up the bottom would be fiberglass i think) and of course the shower door on the front. any and all help and or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
thanks
Jim
Doug Aleshire
02-21-04, 06:43 AM
Jim,
What you are asking is not available but you may want to consider using cultured marble or ceramic tile.
Take a look at these links,
http://www.theswancorp.com/products/showerWallsFloors/showerWallPanels/index.php
http://www.bathmax.com/wallsys.htm
http://www.mustee.com/showerwall.shtml
http://www.athenacorp.com/marble.htm
Silestone, Corian is another option
Hope this helps!
What you are asking is not available but you may want to consider using cultured marble or ceramic tile.
Take a look at these links,
http://www.theswancorp.com/products/showerWallsFloors/showerWallPanels/index.php
http://www.bathmax.com/wallsys.htm
http://www.mustee.com/showerwall.shtml
http://www.athenacorp.com/marble.htm
Silestone, Corian is another option
Hope this helps!
coops28
02-21-04, 07:12 AM
Just for my curiosity, what is a garden tub? Thanks.
Doug Aleshire
02-21-04, 08:56 AM
coops28,
Traditionally, a "Garden Tub" is typically a 60 x 42 rectangle unit but they were availabe in corner applications. The manufactured home industry was basically the first to provide these. In some cases, they were shorter, to make best use of the space. They became introduced into the residential stick built home market as well as commercial applications. Mostly they are made of fiberglass and are deeper than most tubs, usually with a seat. These seats were installed on the outside and are sometimes used as a step for getting into the unit. Larger edge (lip) around the perimeter was provided for placement of bath accessories.
The word is one that is outdated per say since we now have corner tubs, with or without a whirlpool unit. Now days these units are mostly one pc, with or without a front skirt that can be removed if there is a whirlpool unit.
"Garden Tub", the word itself is more prestigous when talking to someone about what they would like but the words like corner tub, whirlpool units are brought up as "Custom" applications. Usually the tub would have a lower than normal window placement which allowed almost a unobscured view to the outside. Thus you now have an idea of what a "Garden Window" is. In todays market, what was once considered a "Garden Tub" is now available in various sizes and options and the term is still used by some manufacturers. Most homes now have custom drop-in applications with ceramic or cultured stone tops and sides.
Hope this helps!
Traditionally, a "Garden Tub" is typically a 60 x 42 rectangle unit but they were availabe in corner applications. The manufactured home industry was basically the first to provide these. In some cases, they were shorter, to make best use of the space. They became introduced into the residential stick built home market as well as commercial applications. Mostly they are made of fiberglass and are deeper than most tubs, usually with a seat. These seats were installed on the outside and are sometimes used as a step for getting into the unit. Larger edge (lip) around the perimeter was provided for placement of bath accessories.
The word is one that is outdated per say since we now have corner tubs, with or without a whirlpool unit. Now days these units are mostly one pc, with or without a front skirt that can be removed if there is a whirlpool unit.
"Garden Tub", the word itself is more prestigous when talking to someone about what they would like but the words like corner tub, whirlpool units are brought up as "Custom" applications. Usually the tub would have a lower than normal window placement which allowed almost a unobscured view to the outside. Thus you now have an idea of what a "Garden Window" is. In todays market, what was once considered a "Garden Tub" is now available in various sizes and options and the term is still used by some manufacturers. Most homes now have custom drop-in applications with ceramic or cultured stone tops and sides.
Hope this helps!