dbech2207
2022-02-24 13:07:52
- #1
Hello everyone,
we are currently in the planning phase of our single-family house and are currently dealing with the bathroom design. For the bathtub, we have decided on a built-in bathtub. At first we wanted a freestanding tub, but that was too expensive for us, and it would have created a very narrow space behind the tub that would be difficult to clean. We like the built-in bathtub because it doesn't have this disadvantage, but still visually comes close to a freestanding tub.
What we don't like at all, however, are tiles behind the tub. Therefore, we are looking for alternatives here that are not too costly and, if possible, can also be applied as DIY. You can see this in many pictures of modern bathrooms, but of course, you don't learn anything about durability and robustness there.
The back wall of the tub should be built about 35 cm higher than the edge of the tub. The fittings are to be installed on this back wall. That’s the plan so far...
After research and various discussions, a combination of lime-cement plaster on this wall and a coat of elephant skin or latex paint in the splash water area seems suitable to me, as it is cost-effective and nice. Possibly I would only paint the area directly above the tub so that the rest remains breathable.
Has anyone had experience with this combination? Is it sufficiently water-repellent then? Or would you rather advise against it completely or recommend another plaster/paint combination? What alternatives would there be?
I would be very grateful for any advice.
Best regards
we are currently in the planning phase of our single-family house and are currently dealing with the bathroom design. For the bathtub, we have decided on a built-in bathtub. At first we wanted a freestanding tub, but that was too expensive for us, and it would have created a very narrow space behind the tub that would be difficult to clean. We like the built-in bathtub because it doesn't have this disadvantage, but still visually comes close to a freestanding tub.
What we don't like at all, however, are tiles behind the tub. Therefore, we are looking for alternatives here that are not too costly and, if possible, can also be applied as DIY. You can see this in many pictures of modern bathrooms, but of course, you don't learn anything about durability and robustness there.
The back wall of the tub should be built about 35 cm higher than the edge of the tub. The fittings are to be installed on this back wall. That’s the plan so far...
After research and various discussions, a combination of lime-cement plaster on this wall and a coat of elephant skin or latex paint in the splash water area seems suitable to me, as it is cost-effective and nice. Possibly I would only paint the area directly above the tub so that the rest remains breathable.
Has anyone had experience with this combination? Is it sufficiently water-repellent then? Or would you rather advise against it completely or recommend another plaster/paint combination? What alternatives would there be?
I would be very grateful for any advice.
Best regards