The book explains everything very well. It's so wonderful and so appreciated on our end! Prefabricated shower pans come in one of two types: those that are installed in a bed of mortar spread over the floor and mortar-less pans that are designed to rest flat on the floor. Even better, a single Saniflo system makes it possible to hook a toilet, sink, and shower up to the same macerator and pump, which makes plumbing a breeze. Things get busy and my wife and I love our time in the shower together. The plumber estimated the cost at $3,000 to install pipes from drain to the sump pump and connect to the waste pipe. The master shower may change dimensions a little bit to make sure the freestanding tub is truly free standing and is not a burden to clean around. I have a similar issue, but my waste line going out is 4 feet above the basement floor. Grab bars by toilet and in shower. Once your shower base has been waterproofed it’s time to lay the tiles. We had to take 6" from the bedroom to fit the new shower in and have room for a walker or wheelchair to turn in the room, so I had him make a cupboard here, in the back of the clothes closet in that bedroom. While traditional basement showers require you to drill into concrete to add a drain, a Saniflo system sits on top concrete floors. Just as the sump pump is another thing that can break, so is the whole you put into your foundation. The TP roll just slips over the end of a knob on the end of a metal tube that extends out of the center of the knob at the end of the grab bar. I keep forgetting to call the store to schedule the repair! I've also attached a slightly larger version of approx. Also do not underestimate how much of a barrier even a small step or lip can be, barrier free means no steps, level floor surfaces work best for safety. I think a custom counter that fits your space would be fine, but I don't know what the rest of the space looks like and I would hate to take up space you might need for a transfer to the toilet. Our Giorgio collection of high quality shower trays is designed to combine immaculate good looks with durable, long-lasting performance. We chose the bit of a hill at the entry instead of a sill. Knowing all the above do you still feel it's too big? Tornado? Tests with water from the hose indicate it drains well. Use a sledge hammer to tap the tile on the floor of the shower just enough to fracture … The most important thing is to maintain the fall of the floor, so the water drains away. Another approach is to jackhammer the concrete slab and install waste pipes to a new sump pump. ... House was built in 50’s on a concrete slab. Elevate the Bathroom floor 4" to 6", placing a step into the BR. We're going to see what we can do to increase the living room width for better proportions. Your advise is excellent and I really appreciate your chiming in. Those things said, this first floor bath sat on a concrete slab. We both dislike under counter ovens as well. The plan incorporates the porches that are signatures of older southern homes, but also incorporates a modern, open floor plan among the main living areas. ft. take a look at this plan I configured for a friend. It's never a good feel to step up into a cave. Water that goes over that little hill will go into the trench drain. Here is a link to more information about setting up kitchens and baths for people with disabilities than you ever wanted to know....but it will give you some wonderful information that will help you make more informed decisions as you proceed http://bit.ly/ROsx61 bathrooms start at page 32. With your drain cover in position, use your spirit level to mark from corner to corner in the shower base… Then using a flat trowel, spread the screed across the entire shower base to cover the glue and wedges. (There is door hardware that may be waiting for the threshold.) Please strongly consider a curtain. If needed, use 2x4 lumber to frame in the "box" that will serve as the form for the concrete pour. Shower- Please no glass shower doors, they are the bane of physical & occupational therapists everywhere. If you like either plan feel free to take it to your architect to decide on details and finishes and have your blueprints drawn. Thanks to everyone for your feedback, we really appreciate it. That closet became very deep when we moved the wall out, so I "stole" some of it back! Scrape the screed back to the level of the wedges with a flat piece of wood. 1200 sq. Because of that I have no picture yet of the door threshold, which is not done. Unless you have 10 feet clearence - raised floors will feel tacky no matter how you do it. If you are tiling the floor, just ensure that your concrete patch is very level (or just below the concrete grade) and then level quick the patch after the concrete is done. My hand rails are from Jaclo. Solution #1. The pan itself added 3" and the pan's threshold added 3". These are LED lights. If you want to install a shower over a concrete floor, a fiberglass shower stall will work just fine. So, to step up into the shower, one must raise one's foot 12" from the floor. We're going to re-work the laundry/mudroom based on your suggestions and potentially add a toilet room there so we can do ensuite bathrooms for the bedrooms. 3. We're really only planning for two cars to go in there, but with 3 motorcycles and sleds in the future, we'll see how that goes! ft. Thanks again everyone for all of your thoughts and feedback! Discussion in 'Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice' started by revisednut, Feb 8, 2018. revisednut New Member. 3 years ago. Notice that all the plumbing is gathered in one area, with the baths, laundry and kitchen all adjacent. Shower ceiling ideas muconnect co how to install a fibergl base over concrete shower drain how to tile a basement shower the home depot blog how to tile a basement shower the home depot blog how to tile a basement shower the home depot blog installing a raised wetroom base on concrete floor wetrooms. So why create a "potential" problem? The main waste pipe exits the house about 15' from the shower drain. Grab bars instead of towel bars, you can still put towels on them, but they hold you up if needed. Flush with the floor shower bases tub h can i have a flush to floor shower tray flush with the floor shower bases tub h lowton procare ltd shower floor repair demo and pre pan. 8 or 9 years ago I tackled my first tiled shower project, with only one countertop tile project under my belt, by making extensive use of “Tile Your World” by John Bridge, and the web forum. We are sending Jim off to do work for someone else while we wait to see if my husband's job is going to settle down, then once Jim is back, he will do painting and flooring and some lighting in the two bigger bedrooms. What I'm doing is adding a "upflush system - Saniflo. Also interested in the linear drains. The shower controls are Strom, Sign of the Crab. @JAN MOYER Yes, we've been thinking about the size of furniture and how we'll lay it out. #1 is the emergency room visit way that will cost you more than #2 in hospital bills or canceled insurance for creating such a safety hazard. @K H The stairs are headed up to a bonus space above the 3rd bay of the garage. I have low ceilings with 82 inches from concrete to ceiling joists (after I removed the 4 inch raised concrete slab in the bathroom area). The small corner shelf down low is the Invisia Integrated corner shelf and grab bar. The kitchen, while open, has an area that is tucked away from the living room view (next to fridge) so you can keep some things out of site. The angled living room windows and the bank of windows wrapping around the dining area would be particularly attractive on a corner lot. And that's LOW touch the ceiling every time you try to rinse the shampoo out of your hair yucky. The shower and toilet are done now, and tomorrow I should be getting my counter top and sink installed. We have never had a cupboard shelf or a drawer in this bathroom before. Concrete Floors, Ground Floor Units and Basements. The porch off the Dining area could be expanded to serve as a open-air terrace or a screened area covered by a pergola extending to a garage/parking area. I really like lights in the shower. Ice storm? I've been chewing on this issue for too long and need to move forward. No steps or lips into shower. The recommended ratio of fall within showers is between 1:60 and […] Perhaps you could tackle it in stages, vanity/sink and paint now, then down the road work on the toilet/shower. Rather a broken sump than a broken bone!Thanks, again. What is the maximum height recommended from the floor to the shower's threshold? My guess is someone was lazy last time and sent drains through the foundation instead of doing it right. The fact that a jackhammer makes a 'jagged edge' hole is ok if you are installing flooring over it, … If a home owner ever has a crack in the wall or floor, it's considered a problem needing to be fixed. This includes tiling and gradients of bathroom floors including shower recesses. The waste pipe can be redirected to an existing waste in floor, or through an adjoining wall to another waste point/pipe, the Saniflo system is another option that can be used with a raised base. The waste pipe is about 4" above the concrete floor. The waste pipe is about 4" above the concrete floor. I am not sure what your budget is for this project. ... Plumb & Install a Shower Base.