New shower

[nuts2uiam]

Originally Posted by chet everett

The "rule of thumb" about shower head often runs into the OTHER "rule of thumb" of having the hinge on the side closest to the wall (so that you do not have to worry about walking around a partially open door on you way into / out of the shower)...

If you are still at the "nothing has been built" stage of design you can use masking tape and /or thin cardboard mock-ups to do various layout options. You might be surprised how helpful that can be.


BTW If you are really obsessing on the shower being the "right temp" you can install a "toe tester" and then have a wall mount "diverter only" or "transfer valve" at the height of the temperature and volume controls. These are a staple in Canada where the cooler temps mean folks really try to ensure the water is "just right" -- Spa Therapies - Water tester system - MAAX https://www.lowes.ca/shower-trims/gr...m_g146739.html Some folks are bothered by having too many controls but so long as there are some pictorgrams to indicate which controls temp, volume, and outflow it really makes for the ultimate in comfort...

So glad I asked, the has me written all over it. As far as the 2 x 4. It will be a new install so it can actually go either side. I was under the impression that it only swings out and not in but I will check that too.Thank you all.

[Sheepie2000]

Our controls are on the left. The shower head is on the right. The door hinges are on the right. There is a tub to the right, so nowhere to walk in the direction. In our case, anything else would be awkward.

[eggalegga]

I added a basement bath 2 years ago. Shower valve is on the left of the shower door opening; hinges on the right. Shower head is on the wall perpendicular to the shower valve. Had to consider entry door swing when planning shower door swing so they wouldn't collide.

If you're replacing your shower valve, make sure it's location (depth wise) won't protrude into/beyond the shower wall when the control handle(s) is/are attached. I forgot to ask my contractor to adjust for this and now the shower control lever sticks out too far.