Just when I thought our dream bathroom was looking so good I noticed a
problem with the height of the shower head.

The shower head is 3 inches shorter than it is supposed to be. The
contractor measured from the rough floor and forgot to take into
account the tile height and the cement and tile that was added.

It is at 6' 4" and the one in our downstairs bathroom is 6' 7" which
is a good height for me. I'm 6' 1". 6' 4" is not going to cut if for
me without putting on one of those ridiculous looking extenders which
I am not willing to do.

This really stinks because the bathroom was looking so good and he has
been meticulous about everything and we really like him.

He told us he would take care of it but I'd like to get some feedback
here as to what our options are to raise that rough opening height.

The shower is fully tiled now but they didn't do the grout yet. I
would prefer if there was a way he can do it from the bathroom side by
popping a few tiles out but I don't know what is involved in raising
that pipe. Can it be cut and a new piece welded on to add a few
inches? They would have to cut the wonder board as well. I'm just
wondering how big an opening they would have to make or if it is even
possible to do without opening a very large portion of the wall.

The only other option seems to be to bust the wall in my son’s bedroom
and fix it from that side. Not something I would like to do but I
guess we will do it if that is the only way to fix it.

I would appreciate any feedback from anyone knowledgeable in plumbing
and tile work.

Thanks in advance,
Steve

On Dec 23, 11:26*pm, " wrote:
The shower head is 3 inches shorter than it is supposed to be.

Personally, I wouldn't be happy without a hand-held shower massager
(though I rarely use the massage settings). In addition to making it
easier to rinse certain spots or clean the tub, most conveniently set
5 inches or show higher than a regular shower head...

On Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:26:14 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:


The shower head is 3 inches shorter than it is supposed to be. The
contractor measured from the rough floor and forgot to take into
account the tile height and the cement and tile that was added.

It is at 6' 4" and the one in our downstairs bathroom is 6' 7" which
is a good height for me.

This really stinks because the bathroom was looking so good and he has
been meticulous about everything and we really like him.

He told us he would take care of it but I'd like to get some feedback
here as to what our options are to raise that rough opening height.

The shower is fully tiled now but they didn't do the grout yet.

Easy to do. There are various ways to extend it. Add a new length of
tubing or add three inches to the existing piece. The tile can be
removed and possibly moved up one space if the measurement is close.

Rather than worry, let the skilled tradesmen do what they are good at
doing and you will never know there was an error. This sort of thing
happens and is fixed.

On Dec 24, 1:48*am, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:26:14 -0800 (PST), "

wrote:

The shower head is 3 inches shorter than it is supposed to be. *The
contractor measured from the rough floor and forgot to take into
account the tile height and the cement and tile that was added.

It is at 6' 4" and the one in our downstairs bathroom is 6' 7" which
is a good height for me.
This really stinks because the bathroom was looking so good and he has
been meticulous about everything and we really like him.

He told us he would take care of it but I'd like to get some feedback
here as to what our options are to raise that rough opening height.

The shower is fully tiled now but they didn't do the grout yet.

Easy to do. *There are various ways to extend it. Add a new length of
tubing or add three inches to the existing piece. *The tile can be
removed and possibly moved up one space if the measurement is close.

Rather than worry, let the skilled tradesmen do what they are good at
doing and you will never know there was an error. *This sort of thing
happens and is fixed.

Agree. It's trivial to extend the pipe once you have
access. And taking out a few tiles, opening the wall,
putting it back isn't a huge deal either. I'd probably
do it from the shower side to avoid making a mess
in the bedroom on the other side.

On Dec 24, 8:33*am, "
wrote:
On Dec 24, 1:48*am, Ed Pawlowski wrote:





On Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:26:14 -0800 (PST), "

wrote:

The shower head is 3 inches shorter than it is supposed to be. *The
contractor measured from the rough floor and forgot to take into
account the tile height and the cement and tile that was added.

It is at 6' 4" and the one in our downstairs bathroom is 6' 7" which
is a good height for me.
This really stinks because the bathroom was looking so good and he has
been meticulous about everything and we really like him.

He told us he would take care of it but I'd like to get some feedback
here as to what our options are to raise that rough opening height.

The shower is fully tiled now but they didn't do the grout yet.

Easy to do. *There are various ways to extend it. Add a new length of
tubing or add three inches to the existing piece. *The tile can be
removed and possibly moved up one space if the measurement is close.

Rather than worry, let the skilled tradesmen do what they are good at
doing and you will never know there was an error. *This sort of thing
happens and is fixed.

Agree. *It's trivial to extend the pipe once you have
access. *And taking out a few tiles, opening the wall,
putting it back isn't a huge deal either. *I'd probably
do it from the shower side to avoid making a mess
in the bedroom on the other side.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

ALso, be there when the work is done so you can make sure they restore
things properly. Knowing that someone is observing them will make the
workers more likely to do their best effort. But, don't bug them,
just observe.

Larry Fishel wrote in news:799f5ad5-42a4-4ddc-ad92-
:

On Dec 23, 11:26*pm, " wrote:
The shower head is 3 inches shorter than it is supposed to be.

Personally, I wouldn't be happy without a hand-held shower massager
(though I rarely use the massage settings). In addition to making it
easier to rinse certain spots or clean the tub, most conveniently set
5 inches or show higher than a regular shower head...

Yes!!! We put a vertical bar up, and I can put the showerhead high and
have it "rain" on me, while spouse likes it hot, massaging, and close. A
stationary showerhead is sooo old-fashioned grin!!

--
Best regards
Han
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The shower head is 3 inches shorter than it is supposed to be.


I think all plumbers must be midgets because all shower heads are
about my nose height!

And they must also install some of those diner "counter seats".
Because my legs do not fit under the counter at some diners... (Not
all, just some diners.)

wrote in message
...

....The shower head is 3 inches shorter than it is supposed to be. The
contractor measured from the rough floor and forgot to take into
account the tile height and the cement and tile that was added.

It is at 6' 4" and the one in our downstairs bathroom is 6' 7" which
is a good height for me. I'm 6' 1". 6' 4" is not going to cut if for
me without putting on one of those ridiculous looking extenders which
I am not willing to do.

....He told us he would take care of it but I'd like to get some feedback
here as to what our options are to raise that rough opening height.

The shower is fully tiled now but they didn't do the grout yet.

=============

Since your guy said he would fix it, it should be no problem. And, since
the grout isn't done yet, it should be even easier for him to do it, and it
can be done from the bathroom side.

Is the existing shower head coming out of the wall through the tiles or does
it come out above the top of the tiles?

On Dec 24, 6:06*pm, Han wrote:
Larry Fishel wrote in news:799f5ad5-42a4-4ddc-ad92-
:

On Dec 23, 11:26*pm, " wrote:
The shower head is 3 inches shorter than it is supposed to be.

Personally, I wouldn't be happy without a hand-held shower massager
(though I rarely use the massage settings). In addition to making it
easier to rinse certain spots or clean the tub, most conveniently set
5 inches or show higher than a regular shower head...

Yes!!! *We put a vertical bar up, and I can put the showerhead high and
have it "rain" on me, while spouse likes it hot, massaging, and close. *A
stationary showerhead is sooo old-fashioned grin!!

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

Agree. Use one of those once and you'll never be satified with a
fixed one!

Simple fix for the problem and he'll be even happier with his new
bathroom.

Harry K

On Dec 23, 8:26*pm, " wrote:
Just when I thought our dream bathroom was looking so good I noticed a
problem with the height of the shower head.

The shower head is 3 inches shorter than it is supposed to be. *The
contractor measured from the rough floor and forgot to take into
account the tile height and the cement and tile that was added.

It is at 6' 4" and the one in our downstairs bathroom is 6' 7" which
is a good height for me. *I'm 6' 1". *6' 4" is not going to cut if for
me without putting on one of those ridiculous looking extenders which
I am not willing to do.

This really stinks because the bathroom was looking so good and he has
been meticulous about everything and we really like him.

He told us he would take care of it but I'd like to get some feedback
here as to what our options are to raise that rough opening height.

The shower is fully tiled now but they didn't do the grout yet. *I
would prefer if there was a way he can do it from the bathroom side by
popping a few tiles out but I don't know what is involved in raising
that pipe. *Can it be cut and a new piece welded on to add a few
inches? *They would have to cut the wonder board as well. *I'm just
wondering how big an opening they would have to make or if it is even
possible to do without opening a very large portion of the wall.

The only other option seems to be to bust the wall in my son’s bedroom
and fix it from that side. *Not something I would like to do but I
guess we will do it if that is the only way to fix it.

I would appreciate any feedback from anyone knowledgeable in plumbing
and tile work.

Thanks in advance,
Steve

I'd keep it as is and install a shower head on a wand. One of the
greatest shower inventions ever made.

Harry K