Alternatively, for a leak proof base shower base liners are available to create the base for a concrete shower base which can be decorated with tiles or rock for amore aesthetic look. Rubber bases are also used for people concerned with safety hazards of a slipper shower base.

As for shower walls, the most common material would be glass with either aluminum or brass accents. Glass is available in clear or frosted. Frosted glass doesn’t look dirty as quickly as clear and provide an additional layer of privacy for someone showering but clear glass adds the look of luxury and precision to the bathroom.

How to Size Things Up

It is important to find the best size shower for the bathroom to ensure the maximum amount of room for showering without overbearing the rest of the bathroom making it uncomfortable to navigate in and out.

To determine the best size shower for a bathroom, determine where the shower will be installed (keeping in mind it will need a drain and a place to install water faucets) and measuring the available space. Keep in mind that there are shower bases available for corners as well as flat walls which allow for the most efficient use of space.

When shopping for doors simply ensure that their size corresponds with the size of the shower base.

Shower Doors

Shower doors typically come as part of the shower wall set. Shower doors can be hinge open and close or sliding, which to purchase usually depends on personal preference. Investing in quality shower walls and doors will ensure a longer lasting product that is less likely to do things like fall out of its slider or fall off its hinges.

One Big Pretty Package

If you do not want to purchase the walls and base separately there are shower enclosures available for sale which come as a complete package. Shower enclosures are made from the same materials and the same considerations should be taken when shopping for an enclosure as opposed to walls and a base.

Putting It All Together

Showers are usually installed when a house is being built or doing a remodel. Installing a shower by yourself can be a difficult task and if DIY projects are not something you do regularly it might be best to hire a professional to install the shower for you. Things you will need to install a shower include: hammer, screw drivers, measuring tape, a level, cement board, drywall screws, tile, lumber for blocking, leveling materials and all the parts of a drain.

Some Final Thoughts

When shopping for a shower base and walls consider things like which direction the door will open (or if the shower door is able to be installed to open either direction is ideal), how heavy the package will be when arrives and how you will get the pieces up to the bathroom where it will be installed.