Shower stall dilemma

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Hi, we are doing a cabin reno and need an acrylic shower stall for our plumbing work starting in May. We are now being told everything has a 12-16 week lead time!! We have identified one unit that is available before May and might work, but the plumbing would have to be on the same side as the seat. Is this an issue?

We didn't actually want a seat and wanted a one piece unit, but do need a shower unit before 16 weeks so this might have to be the one.

https://www.homehardware.ca/en/gallery-2-piece-acrylic-tub-and-shower-less-cap-with-left-seat-white/p/3213025?page=search-results%20page

One other option is a 4 piece unit from Home Depot that doesn't have the seat - but there are more options for leaks.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/maax-essence-sh-4834-48-inch-4-piece-sectional-alcove-shower-no-seat-center-drain-in-white/1001554116

Thoughts? Thanks!

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KW PNW Z8

5 years ago

Maybe not an issue. If someone needs to sit in shower you can always install a hand held shower head. Otherwise, with seat under shower head I think you gain more floor space to stand back from the spray. And, a girl has a place to set her foot up on while defuzzing, and you have a big shelf to set shower supplies on.

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K G
5 years ago
Not truly helpful to your question - but we ordered our shower kit from Home Depot Jan 10th and it just arrived today. Monday we got an email it had been delayed until March 15th so I’m not sure what happened but I have been finding things are arriving faster than suggested. We’re in Ontario. The same happened for our new appliances which we’re going to be 8 weeks and then arrived without two weeks.
Obviously not the norm but if you have a favourite and backup perhaps ordering both as long as there’s a good return option and you can see what comes.
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K G
5 years ago
Within* two weeks - sorry can’t edit on my phone app.
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Chris
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Thanks @K G - that's very helpful. This is going to cottage country - likely shipping from HD in Bracebridge, Ontario. I hope we aren't too delayed. It says shipping will be the second week of March and we have until around May 1st before we really need it.

Which shower kit did you buy?
K G
5 years ago
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/maax-utile-48-inch-x-32-inch-x-84-inch-marble-carrara-corner-shower-kit-center-drain-with-door-in-chrome/1001187864. This is the one we went with. I had to choose during the stay at home order and the measurements seemed to work. I looked at it yesterday after it arrived and like it. It is also our basement so we wanted something quick to install and easy to clean. I couldn’t find an all white one which was my vision but the ‘fake’ tiles actually look nice.
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K G
5 years ago
Fingers crossed for you - we live in a small town between Montreal and Toronto. It shipped from
Montreal, went to Mississauga then back to us - but it did make it. Our local store was helpful too in tracking it.
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K G
5 years ago
The one I shared isn’t the final one we got as it turns out - call it it’s cousin, but we wanted a wall by the toliet and I don’t seem
To have the right link. It just got installed though and looks great. I’d recommend it.
Chris
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Hi @K G! Your shower stall looks amazing! Thanks for sharing the photos.

I did end up ordering the two-piece stall with the wonky seat position. It's supposed to be available in March and delivered by Home Hardware which is much easier for us to manage.

Thanks for your help.