Sizing Curbless Shower Doors

The door should have a maximum width of 36.

Sizing curbless shower doors.

So you may ask where s the space for a curbless shower design here s what s interesting about one level shower. Arc works with contractors designers and diy installers looking for the best products available for building durable beautiful showers. The smallest size made for a sliding shower door is 22. Curbless showers provide easy access to the shower without having to step over the typical 6 inch curb found in most shower stalls.

Since they aren t defined or confined by a fixed amount of space unlike a shower enclosure which is typically 60 x 30 in a 5 x 8 bathroom they can be virtually any size you want. Measurement of the opening is important but if you are just replacing an old shower door then you only need to measure the width of the old door. Overall shower unit size length and depth are critical for water control. If the shower will accommodate a roll in shower chair the ada recommends a minimum size of 30.

Frameless shower doors are harder to use on walls that are not straight. Curbless showers have become increasingly popular. 36 32 and 60. This should provide a good idea of the size available and if you will be comfortable.

If your shower door will rest on a base then you need to measure from the top of the base and measure only to where you want your shower door to end. While you can see standard shower sizes as small as 32 x 32 most people would feel comfortable in a 48 x 36 size shower. 36 should be considered the minimum depth for any curbless shower. Now you just have to ask yourself if a curbless shower could be the best option.

Measure the height of your shower door. Use the best. The larger the shower the easier it is to gradually slope the shower floor to the drain and contain water. A new curbless shower could be responsible for providing that dramatic facelift that you ve been wanting and it might not even require a complete change of your entire bathroom layout.

We offer shower bases for tile and bases that are ready for use right out of the box. Arc is the leader in structural shower foundations including many designed for curbless level access showers. In fact wheelchairs can roll right into a curbless shower stall. Most common widths in order.

Even if you eschew the bench 36 inches by 36 inches is a good minimum size for ease of showering.