Shower Seats and That Gap by the Glass
I’ve noticed an issue that pops up once in a while with custom shower pans with built-in shower seats, and I’m wondering if anyone else has run into the same thing. When the seat isn’t flush with the shower curb, it creates a void between the glass and the seat. That little gap is a magnet for pooled water, grime, and eventually mold. I’ve seen quite a few showers where the bench ends just shy of the curb, which leaves the stationary very close to the seat, sometimes no more than 2 inches. Not only does this make cleaning a headache, but it also defeats the whole point of designing for low-maintenance durability in a wet environment. From my experience, the better approaches are either: Making the bench seat flush with the curb, so the stationary panel gets notched onto the seat. Recessing the seat fully into the shower enclosure, far enough that there’s easy access for cleaning and water doesn’t sit in that dead space. I have some photos that show the issue and a few examples of better layouts for reference. I'm curious to hear from homeowners, contractors, or designers—how do you tackle this detail in your builds or remodels? If you'd like to see more photos of my work, please visit my website at https://glassandtileworks.com submitted by /u/GlassAndTileWorks [link] [comments]
I’ve noticed an issue that pops up once in a while with custom shower pans with built-in shower seats, and I’m wondering if anyone else has run into the same thing. When the seat isn’t flush with the shower curb, it creates a void between the glass and the seat. That little gap is a magnet for pooled water, grime, and eventually mold.
I’ve seen quite a few showers where the bench ends just shy of the curb, which leaves the stationary very close to the seat, sometimes no more than 2 inches. Not only does this make cleaning a headache, but it also defeats the whole point of designing for low-maintenance durability in a wet environment.
From my experience, the better approaches are either:
Making the bench seat flush with the curb, so the stationary panel gets notched onto the seat.
Recessing the seat fully into the shower enclosure, far enough that there’s easy access for cleaning and water doesn’t sit in that dead space.
I have some photos that show the issue and a few examples of better layouts for reference.
I'm curious to hear from homeowners, contractors, or designers—how do you tackle this detail in your builds or remodels?
If you'd like to see more photos of my work, please visit my website at https://glassandtileworks.com
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