Walk-in shower - drain pipe

Hello, :)

we would like to install a walk-in shower in our bathroom (we are building new) (whether tiled or with a shower tray is not yet decided). Now we have heard that the screed of the entire upper floor must be made thicker to accommodate the drain pipes including the siphon. Is that correct? It sounds logical to me, I’m just surprised that I haven’t heard or read anything about it before, and I am therefore wondering if it is true? On the other hand, I also doubt it, because that would mean that everyone who is renovating their already existing bathroom cannot install walk-in showers?

Looking forward to your answers.

Best regards
Tatze

Hello,:)

we would like to install a walk-in shower in our bathroom (we are building new) (whether tiled or with a shower tray is not yet decided). Now we have heard that the screed of the entire upper floor needs to be made thicker to accommodate the drain pipes including the siphon. Is that correct? To me, it sounds logical, but I'm just surprised that I haven't heard or read anything about it before, and therefore wonder if it's true? On the other hand, I also doubt it, because that would mean that everyone who is renovating their existing bathroom cannot install walk-in showers?

Looking forward to your answers.

Regards
Tatze

Hello!

The first question is: Thicker than what?
Also, it would not be the screed that is reinforced, but the insulation underneath (styrofoam). It also depends somewhat on the route of the pipes - if the wastewater pipe runs directly vertically under the shower, it should always fit. However, if you have to run a slope across the bathroom.........
Ultimately, this is not a cost factor.

Regards,
TomTom.

Dear Tatze

On the other hand, I also doubt it, because that would mean that everyone who renovates their existing bathroom cannot install walk-in showers?

Sort of, we are currently renovating a 30-year-old bathroom and a walk-in shower would only have been possible with considerably higher costs. (Since we were aware of this, we only asked about the lowest shower height achievable without additional costs). That means it is possible, but it costs significantly more.

Installing a new bathroom with a walk-in shower right away is significantly more cost-effective.

Best regards, Claudia

Hello, :)

we would like to install a walk-in shower in our bathroom (we are building new) (whether tiled or with a shower tray is not yet decided). Now we have heard that the screed of the entire upper floor needs to be made thicker to accommodate the drain pipes including the siphon. Is that correct? Regards
Tatze

hello, we installed a floor-level shower in our new build, with the tray. The floor structure remained as planned. The siphon is designed so that not much space is needed. The drain is about 2.5 meters long and it works wonderfully. I would browse the internet to get your own impression and not just rely on what others say.
Have fun with your build, regards,
Schornstein

hello, we installed a floor-level shower with the tray in our new build. The floor structure remained as planned. The siphon is designed so that not much space is needed. The drain is about 2.5 meters long and it works wonderfully. I would browse the internet to get your own impression and not listen to the statements of others.
Have fun with your build, regards,
Schornstein

Hi!

What a post :D. Of course it works. Of course a flat siphon is installed. But if the planning status of house B could remain unchanged, what does that have to do with house A?

And finally :confused:: not listening to the statements of "others".....
And instead browsing the internet. What will he find there? The opinion of others :eek:!

Best regards,
TomTom.

Yes and no, we are currently renovating a 30-year-old bathroom and a walk-in shower would have only been possible with significantly higher costs. (Since we were aware of this, we only asked for the lowest shower height achievable without additional costs). That means it is possible, but it costs significantly more.

Installing a new bathroom with a walk-in shower right from the start is considerably more cost-effective.

I can only agree with that. We have had the same experience.