Ideas for window inside shower/tub
11-16-2010, 11:30 AM
#1
Ideas for window inside shower/tub
so my house was built in the late 50's and everyone in the development has the same style bathroom with a window in the shower... as i am starting to plan my bathroom renovation from that god awful retro look of the black and pink tiles with hopes that it doesn't come back in style next year... i have mixed ideas on what to do with the window in the shower...
the window was just replaced 2 yrs ago with a vinyl doublehung and there wasn't any rot/moisure damage to the frame... i keep a waterproof curtain there to block any splashing, and air out the shower to keep mold issues minimal...
input?
the window was just replaced 2 yrs ago with a vinyl doublehung and there wasn't any rot/moisure damage to the frame... i keep a waterproof curtain there to block any splashing, and air out the shower to keep mold issues minimal...
input?
11-16-2010, 01:41 PM
#3
ill get an update pic tonight... i knew someone would ask... but to give you an idea, the bottom of the window is lower than 'boobie' height but higher than the waist and the top of the window is about 6' from the ground...
i was thinking about doing those privacy glass blocks... but seems like a waste of a perfectly good/new window... i'll price out some options but call me cheap...
i was thinking about doing those privacy glass blocks... but seems like a waste of a perfectly good/new window... i'll price out some options but call me cheap...
11-17-2010, 12:18 PM
#5
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11-17-2010, 03:20 PM
#8
Or just frost it so people can't see in but you still get some light.
Taking out the window would require you to repair or refinish the exterior of the house as well... I guess some of that depends on your budget.
Taking out the window would require you to repair or refinish the exterior of the house as well... I guess some of that depends on your budget.
11-18-2010, 07:48 AM
#9
yea looks like that is what ill go with... thanks Neil and SS...
there is a sill that sticks out and the trim around the window is wood painted with some sealer... but i will prob cut the sill and remove the trim and then tile all the way up to the window so it is a bit cleaner... frost the glass for some privacy and get a clearer curtain for added privacy...
i'll go all out when i buy the dream house...
there is a sill that sticks out and the trim around the window is wood painted with some sealer... but i will prob cut the sill and remove the trim and then tile all the way up to the window so it is a bit cleaner... frost the glass for some privacy and get a clearer curtain for added privacy...
i'll go all out when i buy the dream house...
11-18-2010, 06:10 PM
#10
The sizzle in the Steak
Just say 
to glass block.....it's not the 90's anymore.
frosted glass FTW.
to glass block.....it's not the 90's anymore.frosted glass FTW.
11-19-2010, 08:31 AM
#12
Don't even need to replace the glass ($$). Just go to Home Depot -- they sell film and also a frosted spray. So you can buy sheets of adhesive frost or other patterns that give privacy, or you can buy it in the spray. I would probably avoid the spray because I can't see how that would guarantee coming out even and uniform. Just cut the sheet to size and stick it on. Take out all the bubbles and it looks like a frosted window.
Last edited by Street Spirit; 11-19-2010 at 08:40 AM.
11-19-2010, 10:39 AM
#13
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ Those sheets work great, however I'd be concerned to use them in such a damp location. They may end up peeling away after a while.
11-19-2010, 11:13 AM
#14
Cant see the pic (blocked at work) but a couple of questions:
Is that the only window in the bathroom?
Is there a bathroom vent fan?
Reason for asking is that if you were leaning towards removing/sealing that window, you would require some other sort of venting.
As for custom glass, any glass shop would stock and cut to size for you (yellow pages) but i have asked for pricing and foud out it costs from 2-4x as much as regular clear glass. If you ever go into ny/flushing, i could pass along info of some glass shops.
Is that the only window in the bathroom?
Is there a bathroom vent fan?
Reason for asking is that if you were leaning towards removing/sealing that window, you would require some other sort of venting.
As for custom glass, any glass shop would stock and cut to size for you (yellow pages) but i have asked for pricing and foud out it costs from 2-4x as much as regular clear glass. If you ever go into ny/flushing, i could pass along info of some glass shops.
11-19-2010, 11:40 AM
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Drew, you do not want to replace the glass in that window with frosted. Way too much effort to get the look you want.
I think you will be ok with the frosted film on the window. They stick pretty well. Just clean the area really well.
I think you will be ok with the frosted film on the window. They stick pretty well. Just clean the area really well.
11-19-2010, 01:20 PM
#16
Cant see the pic (blocked at work) but a couple of questions:
Is that the only window in the bathroom?
Is there a bathroom vent fan?
Reason for asking is that if you were leaning towards removing/sealing that window, you would require some other sort of venting.
As for custom glass, any glass shop would stock and cut to size for you (yellow pages) but i have asked for pricing and foud out it costs from 2-4x as much as regular clear glass. If you ever go into ny/flushing, i could pass along info of some glass shops.
Is that the only window in the bathroom?
Is there a bathroom vent fan?
Reason for asking is that if you were leaning towards removing/sealing that window, you would require some other sort of venting.
As for custom glass, any glass shop would stock and cut to size for you (yellow pages) but i have asked for pricing and foud out it costs from 2-4x as much as regular clear glass. If you ever go into ny/flushing, i could pass along info of some glass shops.
time to start picking out sink and vanitys!!! i already got the tub and toilet picked...
11-19-2010, 03:04 PM
#17
I just did our bathroom and will recommend a couple of things:
Vent: Fantech
http://residential.fantech.net/resid...single-grille/
I got the PB270 (dual vents - 270CFMs) and am happy with it
Bowl: Toto
http://www.totousa.com/ProductSearch...e-8891f7896c43
I got the Drake - I've read that it's highly rated among plumbers for self-cleaning and non-clogging. I havent had a back up and its very, very quiet. We were originally going to get one of the Kohlers cause of the powerful-sounding flushing noise, but then you realize that that can get kinda old late at night when you flush and wake everyone and the dog
Vent: Fantech
http://residential.fantech.net/resid...single-grille/
I got the PB270 (dual vents - 270CFMs) and am happy with it
Bowl: Toto
http://www.totousa.com/ProductSearch...e-8891f7896c43
I got the Drake - I've read that it's highly rated among plumbers for self-cleaning and non-clogging. I havent had a back up and its very, very quiet. We were originally going to get one of the Kohlers cause of the powerful-sounding flushing noise, but then you realize that that can get kinda old late at night when you flush and wake everyone and the dog
12-22-2010, 12:09 PM
#18
went to HD this past weekend and picked up a roll of the frosted glass adhesive... 6 bucks!!! can't go wrong... i haven't put it in the bathroom yet since i'll wait for the reno but did test it on my front door...
i have glass in the center of my front door which i didn't like that ppl from the outside could see inside the house... so i put up the frost paper and i worked like a champ...
i have glass in the center of my front door which i didn't like that ppl from the outside could see inside the house... so i put up the frost paper and i worked like a champ...
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