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Bathroom Renovation - Make shower larger?

Started by Wimditman
over 11 years ago
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Member since: Sep 2012
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I am converting a tub to shower in master bath. The current tub was a 30 inch, so the alcove is that depth. I want to extend the shower area so it's at least a 3x5ft area for showering. The shower head would ideally be able to move 3 or 4 inches further away from the wall. There is seven inches from where the tub alcove current ends to where the toilet is. How big of a job is this to widen the alcove? I'm afraid it's going to be too narrow of a shower area once the enclosure is in unless we are able to steal more space for the shower from the rest of the bathroom.
Response by johnmorris
over 11 years ago
Posts: 3
Member since: Nov 2014

I think you should consult an engineer for advice.

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Response by Primer05
over 11 years ago
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Member since: Jul 2009

Wimditman,

I would have couple of contractors meet with you. They should be able to tell you how big of a job that is, price and time

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Response by flarf
over 11 years ago
Posts: 515
Member since: Jan 2011

Do you want to bring the shower out toward the toilet, or extend the shower further back into the wall (and take space from whatever is on the other side)?

If the front edge of the shower is already 7" from the toilet, I'm not sure how you'd bring it any closer -- you need room on either side of the toilet, unless you plan on moving that as well...

If there isn't an easy solution, 30x60 is a perfectly reasonable shower size.

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