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What Are Curbless Shower Systems?

January 8, 2020 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

Curbless shower systems are the hottest renovation trend for bathroom remodels. Not only are they incredibly aesthetically-pleasing, but they are also functional. No more stepping over a curb or bathtub ledge to get into your shower. This innovation offers a safe and more efficient way to shower. In fact, these tiled masterpieces have some clever engineering behind them. You cannot just tile a room and call it a day. Curbless shower systems effectively drain water and keep the water from damaging your house. This is how they work:

Shower Floor and Drain

Water will follow gravity and slope to your drain. There are several systems you can choose from when creating your waterproof floor and drain. Wedi and Kerdi are both excellent choices. You can also mud a shower and slope it to create drainage. Remember, water will penetrate through anything that is not 100% waterproof. This part is vital to protect the integrity of your home.

Waterproofing Your Walls

Likewise, curbless showers will need to have waterproof walls. Some manufacturers recommend going to a certain height to protect your walls behind the shower system. It is essential to recognize that water can be very destructive if it gets through your walls; therefore, waterproofing every seam, corner, and wall will help protect your curbless shower system from allowing water to get elsewhere in your home.

Getting Creative

When renovating your bathroom, you can start to get creative. Curbless showers are great ways to showcase your design and add some aesthetic flair. Simply decide how you want your shower designed. You can add a tiled seat, a concaved soap holder, or ledges to hold your shower’s belongings. Perhaps, you want to add some flair by adding a tile mosaic to accent the wall. All these decisions are at your disposal when creating a curbless shower.

Take your bathroom to the next level by adding a stylish curbless shower. From functionality to beauty, these shower systems are the focal point of any bathroom. With thousands of tiles and designs to choose from, you can build your dream bathroom and tailor it to your taste. For more tips and tricks on home renovations and improvements, make sure to subscribe!

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Bathroom Meets Wet Room

October 10, 2012 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

A separate shower and bathtub, preferably a soaking tub, have been standard in a master bathroom for quite a while.  While showers and tubs have become fancier over the years with more spray and deeper soaks, the layout is pretty standard.  With freestanding soaking tubs becoming more popular, we’re seeing a change in the layout of large master bathrooms.  One of the changes we’re seeing is the creation of a “wet zone”.  Have you seen these? Do you have one in your own master bathroom?

A wet zone puts the shower and tub in a single area in the bathroom.  This one has a glass enclosure that contains both the shower and tub. If the glass goes all the way to the ceiling, a sort of steam room is created.  The shower can be a step up from the rest of the bathroom or simple divided from the room with the glass partition; a tiled wall would also work to delineate the space. Continuing the same flooring, whether it be slate, tile, or marble, throughout the bathroom and wet zone helps unify the room. For the wet zone, a textured flooring surface will prevent slips when showering or getting out of the tub.

The remaining area of the bathroom can be dedicated to a large vanity with double sinks and storage. A water closet for the toilet keeps that separated as well. Containing the wet zone and steam is ideal for a master bathroom that opens onto the walk-in closet or dressing room.

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