Design & Planning Guide
Shower Doors & Enclosures
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Properly designed and constructed openings will result in Shower Doors that not only look beautiful, but are also functional. Today’s master bath shower often involves a combination of powerful shower heads and multiple body sprays that makes for a spa experience. These same features often cause a very high volume of water spray and proper planning and design is critical to creating a beautiful and functional shower door.
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Tip #1
Select the Right Shower Base
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Tip #2
Don't Use Flat Molded Bases
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Tip #3
Pitch Thresholds Correctly
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Tip #4
Measure & Verify Proper Inward Pitch
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Tip #5
Avoid Dead-Level Thresholds
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Tip #6
Never Pitch Thresholds Outward
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Tip #7
Properly Plan Decorative Border Tile Locations
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Tip #8
Build Proper Studding at Hinge & Hardware
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Tip #9
Identify Concealed Pipes or Electrical During Renovation
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Tip #10
Plan Shower Wall Angles
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Tip #11
Plan Body Spray Direction
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Tip #12
Swing Doors Outward
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Tip #13
Plan Steam Showers
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Tip #14
Door Should Meet Wall at 90° Angle
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Tip #15
Construct Knee Walls Plumb
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Tip #16
Do Not Design Excessive Seat Overhangs
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Tip #17
Do Not Design Glass Panels ≤ 4"
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Tip #18
Build Soffits to Match Thresholds
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Tip #19
Never Mount on Glass Tiles
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Tip #20
Plan Barrier Free Openings
Tip #21
Plan glass height for exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and lights.
Tip #22
Install an exhaust fan timer control to help prevent mold and mildew growth!
Tip #23
Make sure your tile is installed professionally and properly.
Tip #24
Half Shower Doors are cold, uncomfortable, and leak.
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