Quote: Originally posted by romany girl on 11/9/2017
That's all very well Bob if you are fit and agile enough to be able to cock your legs up over the side of the bath without the risk of falling.
Julia
I am still fit and agile enough to get my leg over.
Quote: Originally posted by romany girl on 11/9/2017
That's all very well Bob if you are fit and agile enough to be able to cock your legs up over the side of the bath without the risk of falling.
Julia
I am still fit and agile enough to get my leg over.
We took out our bath and installed a 900mm curved corner cubicle, and a power shower. Only very occasionally do either of us get the urge to wallow: power shower on jet is good for achey muscles. As for hard to reach areas, if you have a shower with a flexible pipe ....
Being something of a bodger, here's a few observations:
1 our power pump is near the hot tank in the back bedroom, against the party wall. It is a bit noisy so we tend to wait till neighbours/Visiting offspring etc have had a chance to wake. Might move it or get a quiet one or both.
2 No one has mentioned waterproof membrane behind the tiles. I've seen this recommended on trade forums; we have curious little damp issues in the wall behind.
3 Good ventilation is needed, and I'd recommend a heated mirror. Condensation seems to start whenever the shower door opens , not when shower is in use!
Quote: Originally posted by morepints on 14/9/2017
We took out our bath and installed a 900mm curved corner cubicle, and a power shower. Only very occasionally do either of us get the urge to wallow: power shower on jet is good for achey muscles. As for hard to reach areas, if you have a shower with a flexible pipe ....
Being something of a bodger, here's a few observations:
1 our power pump is near the hot tank in the back bedroom, against the party wall. It is a bit noisy so we tend to wait till neighbours/Visiting offspring etc have had a chance to wake. Might move it or get a quiet one or both.
2 No one has mentioned waterproof membrane behind the tiles. I've seen this recommended on trade forums; we have curious little damp issues in the wall behind.
3 Good ventilation is needed, and I'd recommend a heated mirror. Condensation seems to start whenever the shower door opens , not when shower is in use!
Good points, thank you I have noted them, never thought of a heated mirror before
If you are planning to stay In the same house for a very long time and into old age, it's also worth considering making the shower disabled friendly, by choosing one with a low entrance threshold height rather than a high step up like some people have installed to save on plumbing costs of having to let the drainage pipework deep into the downstairs ceiling between the joists.
My ensuite shower has been installed this way, my downstairs utility room shower has not, due the solid concrete floor that formed part of the house foundations not being tampered with due to building regulations.
This shower now needs a separate shallow step to climb up as the tray height is almost 30cm off the tiled utility floor, and it's a right pain in the backside, as I'm always afraid of slipping with my arthritic hip whilst doing so.
The only downside to having no bath In a house is that it makes it less attractive to any families with young children that may be looking to buy in the future, or even Grandchildren who may come to stay at times, as children love to play in warm bathwater whilst getting clean.
A final piece of advice would be to try and choose tiles made of porcelain rather than ceramic, drop something heavy on a ceramic floor and its lightly to crack the tile, where as Porcelain will not. Also worth asking your tiler's advice on the long term maintenance of the tile you have in mind, as some natural stone finishes require regular applications of specialist sealant which can workout expensive and time consuming to keep them watertight and looking good.
Julia
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Haven't had a bath for years the thought of heating the water and then filling the bath bores me...By the time I 've done that I could have had 3 showers so It's showers for me
I'm in the process of moving and had a survey carried out on a bungalow I almost bought. I use a Surveyor who is very thorough. The bungalow had a wet room done on top of a wooden floor. The Surveyor told me this is a recipe for disaster with potential for leakage causing rotting of floorboards and joists, which is impossible to detect until it is completely rotten. I really can't see the problem with a spacious shower cubicle. As for baths, I've forgotten what they're like. Incidentally, I know people get embarrassed about them in this country, but I consider a bidet an essential item in any bathroom.
Even better than a Bidet is a Shower toilet, sit and use it, get an automatic warm shower and air dry of your undercarriage all at the press of a button, no toilet paper required.
They are very popular in Japan, and now several companies in the UK have started to supply and fit them too, ideal for disabled people or those who just love the latest kit and gadgets on the market.
Julia
------------- Just love to be out amoungst Nature and Wildlife
Celebrating 37 years of Caravanning in 2019, Recently Considered Retiring, but Totally Addicted for Life!
On the subject of showers, one of ours has packed up 10 days before the 2 year warranty expires. They are coming to fix or replace it on Monday. How lucky is that!
They've also offered to 'guarantee' it for another 3 years for 65 quid. Which i think i will take up. Its never going to last 3 years, so may as well pay for the next 'new' one upfront, for what its costing.
I saw one of those Japanese toilets in a bungalow we looked at, but didn't buy. I researched them on the internet and they are an expensive bit of kit. The bidet is more versatile as you can wash your feet in them as well and face and hair if you are vertically challenged.
Ive noticed just lately a lot of the posts started a few years ago,then are getting replies now, this one started September 2017.still useful if you need advice now of course,
Quote: Originally posted by jjgderbyshire on 11/1/2020
I saw one of those Japanese toilets in a bungalow we looked at, but didn't buy. I researched them on the internet and they are an expensive bit of kit. The bidet is more versatile as you can wash your feet in them as well and face and hair if you are vertically challenged.
Taking the kids to Spain in the late 80's we did nothing else but wash our feet in the bidet. Because never having seen one before, we couldn't think of another use for it!
To be honest, i firmly believe they were invented as 'foot washers'. Then some dirty git decided to try washing their arse in it one day, and it caught on.
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Topic: Shower or wet room help please
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