curbless showers, has anyone done it?

[lf2]

Full bathrooms? I’m in norco and my wife wants them done.

Yes full home remodel. Rick (949)295-7909. Give me a call i can come take a look at whatever you need.

 

[rivergames]

I personally don't mind a little curb. This is my tub n shower

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[77charger]

1/4” per foot on a standard 3x5 shower with center drain is only 5/8” drop. The drains used with these kits are way lower profile than the stuff you use.

Thanks wasnt sure what the numbers are,

 

[Taboma]

This. Stayed at a vacation house once with a curb less/door less shower and the draft that comes through is not very appealing.

I agree with you and badluck in this regard. The hinged glass door keeps it warmer while showering and keeps the draft out. Noticeable chill draft as soon as you open the door.
We keep a small squeegee in the shower and it takes but a few seconds to squeegee it off when done and most is just condensation anyway.

 

[C08H18]

i did a 3x6 curbless and loved it. The only recommendation is that i started the slope exactly along the curtain line. Next time I will start the slope about 4" outside the curtain line so it catches water that splashed underneath. I liked the curtain too, easy to pull all the way open for ingress and egress. someone mentioned that glass holds heat better. True, but i added decorative weights to the bottom of my cloth curtain and it held the heat just fine. Glass feels confining IMHO.

 

[DC-88]

I seem to end up doing at least 1 per home these days . Typical re-cess is about 2-1/4” which allows for flexibility with slope and drain type. The most important thing is to have a good tile guy who is familiar with the Kerdi/Wedi/Schluter type systems. Allow about an extra $500 + for a short high quality linear drain. The majority consensus with clients is minimal glass that requires constant cleaning , and I have built a couple homes where the floor heat extended into the shower floor area , but some definitely insist on a door . Tile baseboard I’d recommend as well. The smallest recessed Doorless layout I’ve been doing that seems to just barely work is in an area similar to a standard tub as shown in this foundation pic we just poured a few weeks ago where you can see the re-cess formed . 32” wide x 60” long with a fixed glass panel next to the toilet , and about 25” gap left to walk thru curbless. Shower head works without overspray coming straight down from the ceiling about 15” off the back wall of the shower with a slight tilt and the linear drain right there along the back wall.

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[scottchbrite]

Is the only floor I’d consider living where we do.
On a downstairs application, and is being in septic systems?.... I see potential for a very shitty situation going curbless downstairs.

When we built our house, the master and guest showers were supposed to be curbless. Everyone freaked out because of septic and I was advised it MAY be a shitty idea.

 

[sintax]

I seem to end up doing at least 1 per home these days . Typical re-cess is about 2-1/4” which allows for flexibility with slope and drain type. The most important thing is to have a good tile who is familiar with the Kerdi/Wedi/Schluter type systems. Allow about an extra $500 + for a short high quality linear drain. The majority consensus with clients is minimal glass that requires constant cleaning , and I have built a couple homes where the floor heat extended into the shower floor area , but some definitely insist on a door . Tile baseboard I’d recommend as well. The smallest recessed Doorless layout I’ve been doing that seems to just barely work is in an area similar to a standard tub as shown in this foundation pic we just poured a few weeks ago where you can see the re-cess formed . 32” wide x 60” long with a fixed glass panel next to the toilet , and about 25” gap left to walk thru curbless. Shower head works without overspray coming straight down from the ceiling about 15” off the back wall of the shower with a slight tilt and the linear drain right there along the back wall.

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No secret thats what attracting me to it as well, I'm aiming for the same type of setup as that. Minimal glass, but I would put in whats needed.

The opening my tub is currently in 48' x 68", that is without getting into or moving the wall between the tub and the shower, If i went down that road, I would want to water proof a good bit past the shower.

What areas do you work in? Do you only do new construction?

 

[sintax]

That's a great size for a shower in general- plenty big but not so big as to incur a 10k bill for the tile job lol. Being on a raised floor the more waterproofing the better. We just started a custom that has 2 of these upstairs so if I remember in 4-5 months or so I'll try to update . Out in the tri state / Havasu/ river area the guys seem to like to form a re-cess down 5-1/2" or so, then hot mop the pan, and have a little step down curbless/ optional door- less which works good too ( I have 2 of those at my river house which is on septic and we love them). I'm 99% new const. , SLO County

oh awesome!! I love it up there. I went to college up in SLO and have a good amount of family still up there. One aunt and Uncle are out in Los Oso, my grandpa was in Morro Bay before he passed and another aunt and uncle had a ranch off of Corbett Canyon Rd, in Arroyo.

ya our havasu place has that 6” step down Into a good size open shower. It’s not bad, but I do like it without the step better.