How To Build a Custom Shower
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Customizing a shower to your families specific needs is both rewarding and satisfying. Follow this guide to help you identify the components needed to find the perfect set up.
A custom shower is a rewarding and luxurious upgrade you’ll appreciate for years to come. Here are some important factors to consider when designing your custom shower.
Essential Components For Your Custom Shower
Water Outlets
- Where the water exits the shower system
- Shower heads
- Hand showers
- Body sprays
Diverter Valve
- Handle has preset potions for each outlet
- Can run up to two outlets at once
- Operates on/off scale
- Only one water pressure output
Thermostatic Valves
- Pressure balancing shower mixing vale
- Automatically controls temperature
- As temp changes at inlets, the hot and cold ratio is controlled
Volume Control
- Regulates the water pressure
- One inlet and one outlet control for each water outlet
Water Heater
- Ensure enough hot water for entire system
- Match water heater flow rate with the flow rate of your system
Water Booster Pump
- Maintain water pressure
- Suggested for water supply's under 45 psi
Custom Shower Water Features
Shower Heads
- Required for most showers
- Feature differnt settings for massage and rinsing
Hand Showers
- Feature different settings for massage and rinsing
- Great for washing in hard to reach places
Body Sprays
- Installed on shower walls
- Aim water from different directions and levels
- Meant to be placed in areas for a body massage
Shower Panel
- Affordable option for an entire shower system
- Feature multiple water outlets with both pressure and temp controls
Shower System
- Also known as vertical spas
- Come with a variety of water outlets
- Pick and choose your perfect combo of features
