Showers
Shower Pan vs. Tile Floor
| Updated October 4, 2024 | Published October 4, 2024

If you’re renovating a bathroom then one of the decisions you’ll have to make is choosing between a shower pan and a tile floor for your shower. Both of these options offer a range of advantages and disadvantages, and understanding these can help you to determine which shower floor surface is going to be best for your family and for your home.

How to Paint a Shower Pan
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If your shower tray has faded, or you’ve moved into a new property where the shower tray looks old and out of date, you can paint it instead of replacing it. Painting a shower pan is an easy job that anyone with a basic understanding of DIY can do, following a few simple instructions regarding preparation and paint spraying.

Types of Shower Pans
| Updated July 5, 2023 | Published July 5, 2023

What all shower pans have in common is the need to be strong and durable while also feeling comfortable underfoot. Here we explore the different types of shower pans available and consider what shower pans are made from.

What Color Shower Curtains for a Gray Bathroom
| Updated October 16, 2022 | Published October 16, 2022

Gray is one particularly popular color that’s associated with balance. This cool-toned hue makes a room feel cozy and modern. But when it comes to deciding what color shower curtains go with a gray bathroom, you might not be aware of your options

Shower Pipe Sizes
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published May 22, 2022

If you are looking to replace your shower head, then you will need to know the size of your shower pipe to ensure the new head you choose is going to be compatible with it. Here we look at standard shower pipe size and correlating standard shower thread size.

How High Do You Hang a Shower Curtain
| Updated November 21, 2023 | Published April 28, 2022

With standard shower curtains measuring 72 inches in length, the ideal height for hanging the curtain pole is between 75 and 77 inches. This means that the curtain won’t hang so low that it drags along the floor, but it won’t hang so high that water escapes into the bathroom when you are using the shower.

9 Stall Size Shower Curtains for a More Enjoyable Showering Experience
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published April 17, 2022

Whether you’re about to remodel your bathroom or just looking for a new shower curtain for your stall shower, this task can often be overlooked. Compact or narrow bathrooms don’t have full size tubs, so it makes sense to opt for a stall shower instead. Such stalls save space and best of all, they are convenient to use.

Standard Shower Rod Size
| Updated January 15, 2024 | Published April 6, 2022

Shower rods come in three standard sizes. These are 41 inches, 60 inches, and 72 inches. To find out which size you need in your bathroom, measure in a straight line from one side wall in your bathroom to the opposite parallel wall.

Doorless Walk In Shower Dimensions
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published April 5, 2022

Doorless showers were once a symbol of a luxury home, but they have now become more affordable and so are working their way into more mainstream bathroom design. Find the specific size for a doorless walk-in shower door below.

Shower Niche Dimensions
| Updated December 8, 2023 | Published March 29, 2022

A shower niche is also known as a shower cubby or a shower recess. It is a hollowed-out area of the shower wall which is waterproofed and typically tiled over, creating a perfect shelf and storage nook for you to house your soap, shampoo, and razor. Learn below the specific sizes of a shower niche.

What Color Shower Curtain with Blue Walls: 7 Great Options
| Updated August 8, 2022 | Published December 25, 2021

Blue is a color that emits a soothing and calming effect. When utilized for the bathroom walls, you can create a relaxing atmosphere. But the question is, what color shower curtain goes with blue walls?

Shower Pan Sizes
| Updated October 28, 2023 | Published September 19, 2021

When it comes to shower pan sizes, you’ll find they usually come in even-numbered measurements. . They range from a cozy 32×32 inches all the way up to a spacious 42×60 inches.

When it comes to standard shower pan sizes, you’ll find they usually come in even-numbered measurements. They range from a cozy 32×32 inches all the way up to a spacious 42×60 inches.

As for shower pan depth, aim for a minimum of 2 inches above the drain, and you can go up to a luxurious 6 inches. If you’re going for a sloped floor, calculate the slope per foot and then subtract 2 inches to get your minimum shower pan depth.