TUB
Had a productive 2 hour visit and yet another showroom (family owned non-big-box) that we had not been to before ( recommendation from work). A little bit out of the way- but no big deal. They actually has H2 and H6 tub configuration right there, and people who actually wanted to help...so that worked out great. After getting in and of tubs, and studying the plans, and talking things out loud, we are landing on H2. My wife now "sees" that while she initially favoured the freestanding, its tight in our space, we'd be giving up a lot of potential storage nooks, and the corner tubs are nice and roomy while sill cozy. As well, dozens of models and price points to choose from. I think she also needed to hear it from someone other than me.
We now need to zero in a specific air tubs. We have to date looked to Neptune, Bain Ultra and Maxx, but it was suggested we also look at Oceania).
I've allowed for up to 72" x 72" for a 6060 tub so that should leave me enough 'deck' space. I also realize now that the desk need not be the same width all around. Seen many with narrower widths at the entrance to the tub ( easier to get in/out) and wider deck at corner walls for ledges (flat or raised) to place bath items. Make sense to me.
Once we pick a model, I can confirm access points, figure out where to put the faucets and draw things up more accurately. Re faucet location, I see three options
a) put them
where shown on the sketch as its easy to get to, does not obstruct access to the tub, and it close to where the water supplies are now... but this may not make sense is the tub filler is right by the head.
b) use
recommended location for one of the tubs we are looking at - see hatched are in sketch below. Not sure yet if this gets in the way getting into the tub
c) put them on the
other short side, near the sink... ie near the bathers feet.. per manufactures pic.
SHOWER
I reversed the orientation to avoid using the outside wall. I don't think I have many option there...especially in terms of access to valves. Much easier to work with inside wall. (For the current sinks , access is via the floor). We did step into a 5 x 5 shower at the showroom. I was surprised that it felt a bit narrow...part of was to to a 6" curb. Hmmm.. I suppose I have a little give to it a tad wider. ( that's where that 6" rule comes in - makes a big difference for sure!)
Re glass doors, I had not realized the issue with the wide bench, and needing those custom doors to wrap around the bench, Can this not be avoided by shortening up the bench and getting normal glass doors wall to wall?
Man, these bathroom renos take weeks/months of planning!!
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Oceania Genevieve 60
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