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expand your space -
adjacent unused space may be better used in a larger shower. |
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leg shaving steps -
those who use them will never be without one
again. |
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benches
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also useful for leg shaving, but you may want to consider
adding a wand for rinsing off while sitting. Suppliers of
pre-formed benches include Better
Bench and FinPan. |
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shelving -
create different sizes for different
objects or users. Use pieces of tile to make a ledge, or
build recessed shelves. Suppliers of pre-formed niches
include The
Noble
Company and FinPan.
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location of valves & shower heads -
when making a walk-in
shower, being
able to turn on the water at the opening and walk into the water
is a plus. Also consider raising the shower head to suit
rain heads or taller users. |
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shower wands &
body sprays -
wands may be made in addition to shower heads
or as a removable combination. Be mindful of pressure and direction if designing
without a door or curtain. |
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vents -
great for visual interest as well as promoting airflow for
moisture removal. Consider adding a fan timer switch to lengthen
moisture removal time; combination fan/light units are also a
plus as added walls will decrease ambient light. Also
consider anchoring the pony wall to the ceiling for stability,
or making it "L" shaped (though this may interfere
with an adjacent toilet). |
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decorative
trim, listellos, & listettes
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may be purchased pre-made or cut your own. When
cutting your own, adhere to a piece of felt membrane, then to
the shower surface. Several examples of pre-made designs
may be seen here.
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river rock
& mosaic floors -
worth the cost; uniform thickness and a great feel. For river rock (and all natural stone), get this wet before deciding on the color.
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layouts: grid, running bond, accents, versailles -
any stone tile (or tile that looks
like stone) takes on a unique look when staggered as if it were
actual blocks that make up a wall - though a grid
pattern may also be preferred.
Versailles is a pattern
that appears to be random due to the various sizes of tile
used. Appearances may vary
with the size of the room, shower or tile, so also consider
diamond-set or accent tiles. |
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tile sizes -
small tiles can make a small room look bigger, and large tiles can make a large room less
busy. |
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18" floor
& 9" x 18" wall
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14" |
14"
and 7" |
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12" |
12" |
12"
and 6" |
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8" tile and 2" trim
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6" |
6" x 3" tile and 1"
trim
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tile baseboards using bullnose -
with no need to paint or caulk, tile baseboards continue the look & feel of the tile around the room, and are not as vulnerable to moisture as regular
baseboards. |
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