Those of you who regularly follow my blog will probably know that I have recently come out of the Yorkshire Clinic. The reason for me paying a visit there was to have a total left knee replacement. This means that for a few weeks at least it would be virually impossible for me to climb over the bathside to have either a bath or a shower (We have a shower head fitted above the bath.) Consequently we had decided a month or so ago that it would be a good idea to invest in a walk in shower.
Being the kind of person I am, I never purchase the first one which takes my eye, but usually visit various bathroom sales premises, both in reality and on the web, and make a comparison chart. This helps to narrow down the choice of walk in shower that we want, and as prices range from downright silly (£3,000+) down to about downright unbelievable (£150) it is always a good idea to know exactly what you are getting for your money!
First there was a choice between corner enclosure or side enclosure. Then there was the need to ascertain how much space each of these styles of shower would require. Should we go for just a shower enclosure or a wet room? Would the sink and toilet need changing?
Having mulled over the various alternatives we decided on a shower enclosure which would occupy the exact same area as the bath (1700mm x 700mm.) This amount of area has the added advantage of giving you enough room if you can't easily bend your knees!
As our bathroom is not ballroom size we needed a slightly smaller washbasin as well.
Work has begun........
The space once occupied by the bath.....
Below: The space occupied by the washbasin.
Below: Message found on the wall. It reads: It's about time it was done again. ER.
It's being done again. Hannah
Above: The remains of the shower unit!
What a difference a coating of plaster makes!
Above: False wall inserted where the end of the bath was.
Once the tiles are put on it begins to take on a new perspective.
Below: The shower base is fitted.
Once the sink and shower enclosure are fitted it begins to look more like a bathroom again.
Just a few more tiles, some new flooring and we're nearly there!!!!!
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