all know and the advantages of having a shower instead of a bath, is ideal for elderly and limitation of movement, the shower provides more convenience for entry and exit with a decrease of danger slip ... and for many of us shower trays are simply more attractive, fashionable and current.
The aspects to consider before changing the bath for a shower is more complicated than they seem initially. If you you take a moment to discuss security issues that the change of plate bathtub is more successful and smooth:
A. Do we want to place a prefabricated shower (ceramic or acrylic) or make a dish work?
My years of experience have shown me that the shower does not work absolutely no problem in the future, if great care is taken in the placement of the base, ie the PVC material (butyl) with integrated sink. It is all one piece, which I place a whole and with plenty of room (at least 15 cm) that I climb the walls to make the effect "plunge pool" and that ensures that there will never be possible loss of water or filtration. Following the placement of this material, prepare the surface properly to put the tile or stone mesh. The prefabricated plates are slightly cheaper because they do not require much labor, but are definitely less personality. They also have advantages in terms of cleaning, the plate work, made with quality materials, with special liquids grouted grouting mildew ... are always kept nice and clean.
My years of experience have shown me that the shower does not work absolutely no problem in the future, if great care is taken in the placement of the base, ie the PVC material (butyl) with integrated sink. It is all one piece, which I place a whole and with plenty of room (at least 15 cm) that I climb the walls to make the effect "plunge pool" and that ensures that there will never be possible loss of water or filtration. Following the placement of this material, prepare the surface properly to put the tile or stone mesh. The prefabricated plates are slightly cheaper because they do not require much labor, but are definitely less personality. They also have advantages in terms of cleaning, the plate work, made with quality materials, with special liquids grouted grouting mildew ... are always kept nice and clean.
B. When making a dish of work do we want to take in tile or stone mesh?
The glass mosaic or tile has a variety of colors, especially when the wall tiling is glossy, shiny tile place I recommend. Either of the two materials are equally good for carrying out the work. It is a matter of taste and aesthetics, my designer Sara is always advising and helping those in need of advice.
C. Do we have leftover tile walls and floor?
If my client still has boxes of tiles in the bathroom, always helpful, since in these cases do not even need to change the tiles, resulting in savings. Simply proceed to tiled wall areas where the gap is to remove the tub.
If my client still has boxes of tiles in the bathroom, always helpful, since in these cases do not even need to change the tiles, resulting in savings. Simply proceed to tiled wall areas where the gap is to remove the tub.
D. Do we need the shower with entrance at ground level?
E. Do you currently have in our bathroom valance?
analyze if it is impossible to make the dish at ground level for technical (in the story there is always more difficult as they have neighbors down and do not always have the possibility to do so). Still, I always try to solve the studs to get the lowest "step" can be input to the shower area.
E. Do you currently have in our bathroom valance?
I always choose to keep the bathroom floor tiles (if are in good condition) and, whenever possible, replace wall tiling from the border down, thereby reducing the budget to promote "the pocket" of my client (Photo E1) . If there are no current border, is also pretty clean the whole wall (or perimeter U of the shower area) to the ceiling (Photo E2) . 
In either case, with my designer, Sara, we always find solutions to the walls and shower floors, either in tile or any other material, quality but economical, combining colors, brightness and texture with the existing work.
F. Under what conditions is the faucet?
reforms in most I do the faucet of the bathtub is in poor condition, but is a free choice of my clients, it is not mandatory to install a new faucet when a change is made for shower / tub. Obviously the height needed for the tub faucet (75 cm) is different from the shower (1.20), but if the mixer works and looks good, I recommend no change, unless the customer specifically requested . Sanitation Once the tiles on the walls, is nothing expensive water intake up to 1.20 m to install a shower faucet.
G. Can we take advantage of the current screen?
works I've found where I had the opportunity to keep the client screen used for the bath (Photo G1) . 
The client was happy saving the cost of the screen, and especially when it is almost new (we feel sorry for throwing). Simply raising a small wall at the height works the tub had a good effect is achieved at the same time saves (Photo G2) .
The client was happy saving the cost of the screen, and especially when it is almost new (we feel sorry for throwing). Simply raising a small wall at the height works the tub had a good effect is achieved at the same time saves (Photo G2) .
H. Do we need or want to install a new screen?
If your screen can not be exploited for the new shower, no problem. I take care to choose several options based on actions, tastes and needs. One of the most successful solutions is among my clients is to make a glass block or two vertical lines. Later I put two strips of Silestone ( http://www.silestone.com/home.asp?lan=ES ), my designer Sara choose the color that combine with the whole bathroom, and install the bulkhead chosen by the customer. It is very personal and modern. The screens that install (since more than 7 years) are brand NOVELLINI ( http://www.novellini.com )> in my professional opinion, these screens are for money, the best thing currently on the English market.
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