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Best economy clawfoot shower solution?
Hello again,
Looking for advice for a shower enclosure for out clawfoot. It's the standard tub wall mount configuration, at the end. It came with the drain pieces attached, but I need to find a faucet/shower combination and I'd rather not spend $1000.... I see some kits online for about $180 but they seem to have mixed reviews and a lot of plastic. I would like to keep the price under $400.
I've already found suggestions for how to make the shower enclosure ring yourself if need be, but I want a decent faucet/shower riser since this will likely get daily use once installed.
Any suggestions of what to (or not to!) use? vintagetub seems to have a decent selection. Anyone have experience?
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Susan on -
Contact Menyhart Plumbing in Cleveland, Ohio, at 216-631-5519. They have all kinds of catalogs and stuff in stock that is much cheaper than the stuff online and they will ship anywhere. I have pictures of my bathroom renovation on my member page. My faucet/riser is brass and was hundreds of dollars cheaper than any place else. We installed it eight years ago and use it everyday. I only have one bathroom so this riser really gets a workout. Back then I only paid $229 for the whole thing and Menyhart had it in stock. They can and will email photos if you need them to. Susan
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Permalink Reply by Jessica Lemmon on -
Susan,
Thanks so much for the lead! We have family in Cleveland and were also thinking about taking a trip out there to pick up the tin ceilings when they're done. I can make it one big shopping trip maybe! I'm looking for something that will withstand every day use, for sure.
I'll check out the pics of your bath too. :)
Thanks!
Jessica
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