plumbing fixtures for glass shower wall
HeavyDuty
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The problem: HO wants to change a framed shower wall into a glass wall, does anybody have a source for some nice looking plumbing fixtures that will fit the bill?
Right now the wall separates the shower and a soak tub, so he’ll probably have to keep a knee wall and rest the glass on top. The plumbing fixture will be showing from the knee wall on.
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time to google Kolher...
yo want any of the plumbing int the glass block wall...
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No glass block, just behind a sheet of tempered glass. I'll check Kohler. My guess is $$$$$$$
that's what their name implies...
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Something like this but way more humble.
http://www.ca.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/detail.jsp?from=thumb&frm=1&module=Waterhaven+Custom&item=300102&prod_num=498
Basically two nice looking chrome or brush nickle hot and cold supply, into a control/mixing valve to a shower head.
too rich fer yer blood???
delta or moen???
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Look at the fixtures meant for a free standing clawfoot tub. You'll see that the exposed plumbing lines are all nicely plated - brass, nickle, stainless, (gold)?...
This type of supply line can be made in any length, terminating in a nice escutcheon plate on one or both ends.
To hide the connections at the faucets, unless you think those connections should be visible and plated to match faucets and supplies, a thin transition box can be fabricated from any material and attached to the reverse of the dividing glass. The supply lines can terminate in the bottom of the box as the fixtures penetrate the glass in front of the box. I use the word "box" loosely. Each termination could also look like half a ball.
Remember that any holes made in the tempered glass must be drilled BEFORE the glass is tempered.
Etching or frosting can be incorporated into the glass fabrication to outline or accent the fixtures, also hiding, somewhat, the method of attachment from the viewpoint of the person in the shower.
A knee wall might not be necessary. The shower, or the tub, could be moved so that the tub edge would contact the glass. That portion of the glass below the lip of the tub could be severely frosted to hide the unfinished void under the tub end.
You might have to change where the supply lines originated in that case. Nothing says they have to come straight up. How about horizontally from the back wall? A very minor rough in change because you probably have to move the tub or shower to accomplish the remodel. You could also come from overhead with the supply lines. That too would be a viable and different approach.
How about some before photos so I can see how bad I'm talkin' out my az.
Look at the fixtures meant for a free standing clawfoot tub.
Why didn't I think of that? Now where can I find those? I checked Kohler, Delta and Moen and came up dry. I also checked some online plumbing stores and nothing. Found some nice stainless steel outdoor showers but they come in one supply line only and they look too outdoorish.
Have no pictures but the situation is exactly what you envisioned, you have pretty well covered all the bases. Thanks.
Kohler has the stuff.
Also,
http://www.vandykes.com/
Click on down to the bathroom plumbing section, etc.
Be creative. Mix and match.
Found something here.
http://www.clawfootsupply.com/style100
plus
http://www.clawfootsupply.com/class283
That'll work. Won't break the bank either.