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The floor-level, walk-in shower: Accessible to everyone

Want to enjoy showering without the risk of tripping over? We reveal what to bear in mind when it comes to floor-level, walk-in showers. Whether you are building a new bathroom or refurbishing your existing one, this contemporary solution offers you added convenience and creates more visual space in the bathroom. You have numerous options for creating your own customized design, as indicated in our planning guide. 

How to design your bathroom on one level and enjoy more visual space

A bathroom with no steps or barriers embodies the concept of modern architecture in a wellbeing bathroom. Bathroom users of all generations can enjoy the walk-in shower: A shower area behind a free-standing glass wall with no door. Spaces merge to create more elbow room and transparency, even in small bathrooms, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower allows you to tile the floor with one consistent pattern and no visual breaks. With a floor-level, walk-in shower or a variant of the walk-in shower, you can create accents to add design flair to your bathroom. Are you also contemplating planning a barrier-free bathroom? Stepless access to an enjoyable shower is a good decision for people of all ages as it ensures maximum comfort for now and the future.

Walk-in showers in new builds, renovations or refurbishments of old buildings

Thanks to cutting-edge bathroom technology, the floor-level, walk-in shower can be installed in practically any bathroom, whether in new builds, renovations or refurbishments. However, regardless of the situation, there are specific aspects to take into consideration.

Walk-in showers in new builds: Early planning to get the best results

If you are designing a new build, it is important that you get together with your architect or bathroom planner to discuss your wishes at an early stage. This way, the necessary floor structures and drain locations can be planned in good time. You should also consider the slope required to drain the water. If you are also dreaming of underfloor heating in the bathroom for a warm, feel-good ambiance all the time, this is one of the first bathroom planning decisions you should make. Thorough planning will ensure that your floor-level shower is perfectly integrated into your new bathroom.

Installing walk-in showers after renovating: Old for new 

In a renovation, particularly when replacing “old for new” or when ripping out a bath tub and installing a floor-level shower, bringing in an expert is advised. They will be able to offer the best solutions for space-saving drain systems as well as the required seals. Modern technology makes it possible to install a functional and visually appealing walk-in shower in almost any bathroom.

Floor-level showers when refurbishing old buildings: Accessible solutions 

A floor-level shower is also the ideal solution when modernizing bathrooms or refurbishing old buildings. The bathroom professional will start by checking the structural conditions and seeing whether there is enough room for maneuver for the shower tub and siphon in the screed. Once installed, an extra shallow shower tub will seamlessly transition to the surrounding floor structure without any steps to offer barrier-free shower pleasure. The reliable seal for the surrounding tiles and walls is vital when it comes to avoiding water damage. This creates a modern, comfortable shower ambiance, even in older buildings.

Tips for planning your walk-in shower

Early coordination with everyone involved is the key to your needs and ideas being smoothly implemented. Pay particular attention to the drain’s required slope and position to guarantee optimum functionality. Planning a barrier-free shower significantly increases comfort and accessibility for all users. 

Choose high-quality materials that are durable and easy to clean so that you can enjoy your shower for longer. Both for shower tubs and for walls and flooring. Modern, nonslip tiles provide safety and an attractive look.

Walk-in showers: Sizes and dimensions 

When it comes to planning your walk-in shower, size matters. A minimum of 90 x 90 cm is recommended as standard to ensure enough room to move. But if you want more comfort and accessibility, you should consider sizing up to 120 x 120 cm or even 180 x 90 cm. Also think about making space for shower products and providing enough room to get in and out of the shower comfortably. If you have the luxury of choice, go for a larger size for more functionality and the extra feel-good factor so that you can enjoy a luxurious and practical shower experience.

The advantages of a floor-level, walk-in shower

1. Modern design: A floor-level shower gives your bathroom a modern and elegant look.

2. Accessibility: Excellent for older people and people with reduced mobility.

3. Easy to clean: The flat surface makes it easier to clean and maintain your shower.

4. Spatial effect: A walk-in shower makes your bathroom look bigger and more open.

By mixing state-of-the-art bathroom technology and careful planning, you can create a comfortable and stylish bathroom experience with a walk-in shower. It’s never too early to open the lines of communication with the experts so that your every need and requirement is met.

Walk-in shower with RainDrain Match drain system.
The open design with a walk-in shower and minimalist glass partition makes the room look more spacious. The high-quality RainDrain Match stainless steel drain channel gives the dream bathroom a spa vibe.

Customize the design of your walk-in shower

When planning a walk-in, floor-level shower, you have various options available to you:

Extra-shallow shower tubs for a modern look

  • The modern, extra-shallow shower tub (made of enameled steel or sanitary acrylic) is installed practically at floor-level and merges visually with the floor area. Seamless also means easy care. The shower tub comes in a color that matches the tiles or other surfaces and with an anti-slip effect. Choose from a variety of formats and pick the perfect location for the drain, unless this is predefined. The slope is built-in, and the element is easy to maintain.

Unique tile solutions for flexibility and style

  • Or plan a unique look using tiles – depending on the characteristics of the room. This is particularly advisable if you want underfloor heating. Large tiles, which are also available in a non-slip surface for flooring, are a current trend.
  • Going for a consistent look with uniform material on the floor, which even makes small bathrooms look more spacious, is a stylish option. The drain can also be built into the wall to create even more room to move around and make maintenance easier. In this case, the floor has a standard slope to the drain channel in the wall. This puristic solution is perfect for XXL showering convenience. However, you can expect higher costs for planning and professional implementation.

Pre-manufactured shower elements for easy installation

  • How about pre-manufactured shower elements, where everything is coordinated, and you have the option of tiling? When it comes to the showerplace with hansgrohe RainDrain Board, you can opt for ceramic tiles or natural stone to match the rest of the bathroom. Various dimensions are available.

The free look ensures unlimited shower pleasure

If the shower is in a niche or corner, the frameless glass partition is ideal because it gives the bathroom maximum visual transparency. Or opt for a “walk-in” solution. This variant does away with doors, completely integrating the showerplace into the accessible bathroom.

Find dependable shower channels for shower tubs from hansgrohe

Check out RainDrain shower channels for your shower tray: Not only are they strong and reliable, but they also transform your shower into a genuine feel-good experience. A reliable drain system is essential, especially for the Rainmaker and Raindance overhead showers or other refreshing overhead showers. The hansgrohe drain channels that they require are easy to install with state-of-the-art technology and unbelievable efficiency. 

Thus, for example, the RainDrain 90 XXL from hansgrohe achieves an exceptionally high outflow performance of up to 51 liters per minute. A positive side-effect for you: The “fast-flowing water” reliably rinses any dirt away. So there’s nothing to stop you enjoying your shower.

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