Problems finding a solid base to suit an odd sized shower that Bunnings sell...

Basically, the question is if a shower is advertised as 920mm x 880mm and says it can work with shower bases, how do I find/match a base in that size?

I'm looking at purchasing the Mondella 2000 x 920 x 880mm Rococo Shower Screen, which is 920mm x 880mm. It says in the description "The Rococo shower screen is suitable for use with a shower base or tiled floor.", which sounds good as I'm looking to use it with a shower base.

The problem is that all the bases seem to be 900x900mm or sizes like that. I can't find any on the Bunnings site that's 920mm x 880mm and a quick search online didn't find much. Then I see in some places where the shower bases are supposed to be larger than the shower. So I'm a bit confused. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @madmatt. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question.

The Mondella 2000 x 920 x 880mm Rococo Shower Screen will suit the Mondella 900 x 900mm White Resonance Square Shower Base. If you need an offset drain outlet, then the Mondella 900mm White Square Resonance Shower Base is also suitable. The shower screens full measurements are 830-920mm wide x 855-880mm deep, so they are within the requirements for a 900mm wide x 900mm deep shower base.

Do you have a bathroom renovation in the works? If you'd like to share it with us, I trust our members would be interested in following along with your progress.

Please let me know if you need further assistance or have questions.

Mitchell

madmatt

Thanks Mitchell.

Yes, doing a bathroom reno for my mother, haven't got past the planning yet.
Thanks for your info, does that mean the sides of the shower get adjusted in length to make it 900x900mm, or how does it work?
Can you please explain to me like I'm 5 years old how it fits - ie the 920mm, does it overhang the base, or does the length get moved in to be 900mm?

Does it fit all 900x900mm bases or only those particular ones?

Thanks for your help thus far!

MitchellMc

Hi @madmatt,

The shower frame is adjustable between 830-920mm wide x 855-880mm deep to suit most bases around a 900 x 900mm overall size. The most popular combination is with the Mondella 900 x 900mm White Resonance Square Shower Base. You could pair it up with other bases, but you'll need to ensure that it fits on their flat perimeter surface. I've outlined in red below the area where the screen needs to sit. The screen sits internally, so that is why it can be adjusted to be smaller than the outside dimension of the 900 x 900mm base.

Please let me know if you have more questions.

Mitchell

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redracer01

Hello @madmatt

Just to add to your choices, have you thought about just putting the shower door assembly straight on to the tiled floor and do away with the tray all together? Unless of course this shower is on the second floor then yes I would recommend a tray, but if not and is on the main floor then it is a choice you can explore.

Cheers,

Red

madmatt

Thanks Red.

Yes that may be an option also.
Aiming for whatever is easiest to clean for my mother, I was thinking a base would be easier but perhaps not.
My understanding though is that there still needs to be another type of base underneath the tiles, just tiles and grout isn't enough. Is that your understanding?

StevieB

Hi @madmatt,

Fantastic to see you getting helpful suggestions on your post.

Let me tag @redracer01 so he's alerted to your question.

Stevie

madmatt

This is the bathroom I'm trying to renovate on a budget.

We have what I initially thought was a reasonable amount to spend (about $10k), but seems that below the going rate that fully project managed bathroom people want to charge according to two quotes I got (Around $17k, even with fairly budget fittings and fixures).

So I'm looking into the option of project managing it myself and sourcing all the bits myself while using licensed trades for most of the main work (like tiling etc) that I'll book individually. Everything to be in the same place it is now, just new of course.

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StevieB

Hi @madmatt,

Thanks so much for sharing more about your project. It's great to see these 'before' pictures so that our community can get an idea of what you're working with and offer ideas and advice along the way.

Good on you for taking on the project managing role in this project. There are plenty of fantastic bathroom renovations by our members that are bound to bring inspiration for this space while you're in the planning phase.

@MitchellMc will be back on the site on Friday and will be more than happy to help with any extra questions you have then. I look forward to following along with this project and seeing what you come up with.

Stevie

redracer01

Hello @madmatt

Not necessarily, as I understand it you can lay it out as glue and tile only. But waterproofing the wet or shower area will be necessary and is not something that can be compromised on. It should be much easier for your mother to go in and out of the shower as she does not have to walk over the plinth of the tray, something she could possibly trip on. As for the cleaning, it would be same with or without the tray. Just a reminder that should you decide to just tile it, please make sure to provide adequate fall for the water to drain out.

Cheers,

Red

MitchellMc

Hi @madmatt,

As @redracer01 has mentioned, it's not another tray that needs to go under the tiles but instead a waterproofing membrane. Were you having the area re-tiled? Once the tiles are removed, a waterproofer would paint a membrane on the floor before getting new tiles laid. The shower screen can then be placed directly on the tiles. Were you going to remove that plinth of tiles? Just bear in mind that you're creating quite a step up into the shower if you add the shower base on top of the plinth. I'd suggest removing the plinth, waterproofing and laying new tiles with the screen placed directly on them. As @redracer01 has mentioned, that will give the easiest access.

Please let us know if you have further questions.

Mitchell

madmatt

Thanks @redracer01 and @MitchellMc

Had more chats with mum, new plan is to go for a tiled base as you have both suggested. Will get the waterproofing professionally done, that's a must for sure, can't compromise on that.

Yes, all will be retiled, and will be removing that "plith" for sure, I didn't know that was what it was called but it certainly has to go.

I took mum down to Bunnings Albury last night for a look at bathroom stuff, and with showers we looked at an 8mm glass one from the brand Rick McLeans, it felt so much more sturdy than the other 6mm glass ones and cheaper brands so even though there is a budget we will go for something like that. I took a photo of the tag but can't find it on the website for some reason so not sure if it's still current - it was labelled I/N 4890311 and barcode 9329806002447

Regarding baths, came across a new problem. We want a freestanding bath (ideally corner type), but most of the baths seem to be a lot higher than the one she's used to, which is a drop in type, and only 460mm high. All the ones from Bunnings seemed to be at least around 570mm high, and that extra 110mm is hard for her to get over. I did find one from an online retailer that is 1500mm long and 510mm high which we might go for, but if there was anything 510mm high or less at Bunnings that I've missed I'd love to know, as I'd be paying a couple hundred dollars delivery on this other one from a business I hadn't come across before. I know there are those cool "Walk in" types, but at around $6k we unfortunately can't afford that. She doesn't use the bath often but does want to be able to when she wants.

MitchellMc

Hi @madmatt,

I apologise for you not being able to locate that product on our webpage as it is currently out of stock with the supplier. We are likely to see stock of that Rick Mclean's shower screen in-store at the beginning of June.

As you've seen, 460mm high for a freestanding bath is exceptionally low. Let me mention @redracer01 to see if he's ever come across something like that. Having a look at our range, it appears the D'LUCCI 1715 x 825 x 535mm Free Standing Bath at 535mm tall would be the lowest, followed by the Forme 1450mm Rubix Freestanding Bath at 560mm.

Mitchell

madmatt

Thanks @MitchellMc for your info.

I think we might wait for the shower, start of June isn't too far away and I'll likely still be planning then. We were very happy with that one when we saw it, it was super sturdy and looked really well made.

Looks like the one I found elsewhere at 510mm will be the best bet, not expecting to get as low as 460mm but just closer to it. The 535mm high one is too long anyway and a bit out of budget, and the other doesn't work for various reasons. I know that probably isn't ideal to say on a Bunnings forum, but I'll certainly be buying lots of other bits at Bunnings! 🙂

MitchellMc

This is a D.I.Y. community forum for sharing projects and inspiration, and there is no expectation that you solely use Bunnings products @madmatt. The primary concern here is that your mother can safely get in and out of the bath, and it sounds like you have found a fantastic solution.

I can't wait to see your project coming together. Please let us know if you have questions along the way.

Mitchell

redracer01

Hello @madmatt

Here's a suggestion for a shower with no frame at all and allows your mum to go in with nothing to trip on. The wall of course is built so that a grab rail can be mounted making it super extra safe for your mum to enter the bath and another one near her to allow her to stand. The Caroma classic island bath is only 450mm in height. Soap and shampoo nooks so that there will be no need to buy rusting shower caddies. Your choice of vanity and tapware of course. I only placed a possible budget for the materials.

Cheers,

Red

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