Hi Folks,
Took your suggestions on a Toto toilet last year – great advice. I’m now seeking advice on 48†shower enclosures, a (separate) whirlpool tub, and exhaust fan options, all for a slightly larger than 10x10 new bath we're putting in our dormered roof. Cost is an issue, but we don't want to skimp too much on quality.
Shower: We have a 48†x 36†space which we’d like to fill with a 3 walled tub enclosure with seat. Considering the Lasko 1483-DTS (mentioned earlier), as well as the Sterling Advantage™, Series 6203 with seats & wall unit, and the one-piece Kohler K-1539 Terracina. Any thoughts?
Also – recent consumer reports (I know they failed on the prior toilet reviews) mentioned the Kohler Devonshire as a high quality water jet tub at a reasonable price. Any thoughts? If I get the skirted version, can I put a 4†strip of Corian or similar on top of a small shelf I'll have built at the back so that I can put a center-mount faucet and hand shower? Skirted tub is 32" wide, so I'm hopeful I can have the center-mount shelf built out. If I raise the shelf a few inches, is semi-gloss paint enough on the verticle wall arae, or do I *really* need tile or some other material as a backsplash (and if so, how big?).
Finally – bathroom is a little over a 10x10ft. area. Wondering about exhaust fans. Thought two make sense – one lighted unit above shower, another above toilet (toilet is on opposite corner of bathroom from shower in a slight alcove, but that is not doored). Thoughts on capacity I should seek and brands? Should I install the shower unit directly above shower stall?
Any advice on any / all areas is much appreciated.
Best regards,
Popofiggy
Took your suggestions on a Toto toilet last year – great advice. I’m now seeking advice on 48†shower enclosures, a (separate) whirlpool tub, and exhaust fan options, all for a slightly larger than 10x10 new bath we're putting in our dormered roof. Cost is an issue, but we don't want to skimp too much on quality.
Shower: We have a 48†x 36†space which we’d like to fill with a 3 walled tub enclosure with seat. Considering the Lasko 1483-DTS (mentioned earlier), as well as the Sterling Advantage™, Series 6203 with seats & wall unit, and the one-piece Kohler K-1539 Terracina. Any thoughts?
Also – recent consumer reports (I know they failed on the prior toilet reviews) mentioned the Kohler Devonshire as a high quality water jet tub at a reasonable price. Any thoughts? If I get the skirted version, can I put a 4†strip of Corian or similar on top of a small shelf I'll have built at the back so that I can put a center-mount faucet and hand shower? Skirted tub is 32" wide, so I'm hopeful I can have the center-mount shelf built out. If I raise the shelf a few inches, is semi-gloss paint enough on the verticle wall arae, or do I *really* need tile or some other material as a backsplash (and if so, how big?).
Finally – bathroom is a little over a 10x10ft. area. Wondering about exhaust fans. Thought two make sense – one lighted unit above shower, another above toilet (toilet is on opposite corner of bathroom from shower in a slight alcove, but that is not doored). Thoughts on capacity I should seek and brands? Should I install the shower unit directly above shower stall?
Any advice on any / all areas is much appreciated.
Best regards,
Popofiggy