The height of the valve for a shower depends upon whether you need it for a shower stall or a shower set in a bathtub.
Shower mixer height from floor.
If valve is over a shower tray in a cubicle then around 1m from top of shower tray.
Showerhead height the showerhead height should be on the wall just above the head of the tallest user in the household.
The horizontal level of the bar mixer shower valve is then marked which is usually around 130cm from the floor.
Industry standards place the showerhead at an average of 80.
Standard height for the shower valve the handle that turns the shower on can be roughly waist high 36 inches above the shower floor or as high as 48 inches.
Employ your helper to hold the fixture at an estimated height and then see if it s a comfortable reach for all users.
For shower only controls between 36 and 48 inches from the floor is common.
If the homeowner prefers an adjustment in heights then the shower head can be roughed in higher or lower.
Showers set in bathtubs require lower valve heights because the valve must connect to both the shower and the bath tap.
The shower head normally is located 72 to 80 inches above the finished floor.
The average height is 200cm but this should generally be about one foot.
If you are intending to fit a bar mixer shower with a fixed riser and shower head you will need to ensure that this height enables you to fit the shower in without it hitting the ceiling.
Shower height whether your shower is installed above your bath or is a stand alone model with a shower enclosure there are a few rules of thumb for getting the right height.
Showerheads should ideally be high enough for users to stand comfortably underneath but not so high that the water hits the wall in front of you.
I find if you have a shower valve fitted over the bath then 1300mm off the floor is a good height.
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