Vacox, I know, seems odd to what we are all typically accustomed to and actually it works extremely well. This project was finished 17 months ago, and I recently returned for another project they hired me for. The homeowners keep a shower mat there, and it absorbs the small amount of splashing that occurs. I think some folks imagine a huge puddle of water or a soaking wet shower mat. That's not the case at all. The rain head is not the culprit. Its the shower bar / handheld that creates the minor splashing. As for the water hitting the top of the tub, there is not enough pressure coming from the handheld in its fixed position for the water to hit the curb of the tub. No other drains. Homeowners love it, and have had no complaints about a annoying wet floor. If you are considering a similar design, I hope my comments alleviate some of your concerns