Revamp the shower for a high-end look in the condo bath.
Upgrade a condo shower to enhance market value of the condo. Consider building the shower of tile so it will fit the allocated space precisely. Installing a bulkier, pre-made shower can require more room. Various choices are available, but the result should be harmonious with walls, cabinets and flooring. Builders of condo units, to save money, often use mediocre cabinets and fixtures, which are almost identical in all units. Change the shower to create a unique, upscale bath design. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Look over wall and floor space. Determine whether an exterior upper wall might include glass blocks as part of the shower. Go over shapes, such as using a triangular corner space, for the new shower. Picture build a unique tiled shower with one or two large glass doors. Use a pre-made corner unit in glass or acrylic if this will work better. Install clear or frosted shower wall material to make any bath space seem larger.
2. Remove the old shower. Take out a built-in unit or remove old tile work. Build the new design from the studs out. Examine the floor and walls to look for water damage or past leaks. Repair all framework in the walls or floor joists, if needed, to create a sound structure to hold the new shower. Use the old drain line, if possible, to keep the footprint the same. Look for nearby closet space to expand the shower somewhat, if it will be extremely small.
3. Cover the toilet and vanity with tarp cloths during construction. Protect existing fixtures and cabinets from getting scratched as new materials are added for the shower. Install ample wooden framework so the new shower, once in place, will not shift under a lot of weight. Add insulation in the exterior wall of the condo, if existing insulation is not sufficient. Go into attic space via a hatch door to add insulation in the attic, too.
4. Tile the shower and add faucets. Use a light-colored tile design to make the small bath look larger. Include ceramic shelving in the shower or tiled cubbyholes to hold shampoo and soaps. Add a foot faucet, if desired, and an upscale massage shower head. Include a sitting bench covered with tiles, if there is room, for giving a pedicure or applying lotions after showering.
5. Add tile flooring to complement or match shower tile work. Use a textured tile for the flooring to help prevent slipping when the floor is wet. Use color in the tile design, such as pale green, to match a color used in a nearby or adjoining bedroom. Treat the bath and bedroom of a condo as one space in developing a design.
Tags: shower tile, tile design, tile flooring, tile work
