proper tiled curb slope info & shower construction guide
Proper slope on shower threshold
Proper slope on your shower threshold or curb is imperative when planning the installation of a frameless shower door. We install frameless showers with the least amount of metal and seals to keep the glass looking clean. When installed correctly, water will shed down the glass door, land on the sloped tiled curb and shed towards the drain and not onto your bathroom floor. Remember that water will travel in the path of least resistance.
*Thresholds should be slanted inward at a 5-degree 1/4" pitch or slope so water flows toward the drain.
Shower construction Guide
Making sure that your shower installation goes smoothly is our first priority. And since the shower glass is the last piece of your bathroom to get installed, it is important that you are set up for success. We want to help you keep the issues at bay and the costs down. We suggest that you review these with your contractor, so that together, you can be sure your shower installation goes off without a hitch.
In this guide, we will discuss:
1. Shower Shape: The first place to start is the shape and size of your shower.
2. Shower Layout: Which way can the door open? And what are "knee" walls?
3. Shower Construction: What are the structural requirements, including the walls and position of your showerhead?
4. Shower Tile Installation: These tips are key in getting glass and tiles to "play nicely."