Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 May 20, 2010 10:34 pm I'm thinking it probably is, but thought I'd ask. I'd never really given much thought to the shower. We just went the standard shower head (to be honest don't even know what it is), because we figured a shower is a shower. Anyway after being in this rental I have discovered all showers are not created equal. I might as well be standing in the drizzle outside for all the effect the showerhead/water pressure has. Anyway it's made me think that I would often give my right arm for a really fabulous showerhead. Not to use everyday, but just those days where everything has sucked and you just need to stand under a nice shower for awhile. Now I'm regretting not thinking about it more. I'm fairly certain our builder will say NO to any changes given contracts are signed etc as we did ask about a couple of things I wish I'd changed. So is it impossible to add it later on (we have a double shower so it could go on the other side)?? Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 2May 21, 2010 9:10 am Hi Mimi79 We were able to add/remove a few things after signing our contract, they send you a variation to sign and add it to the price of the contract. No harm in asking. At least you know where you stand either way. Let us know how you go. Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 3May 21, 2010 10:34 am It could be a big and messy job to install an overhead type showerhead later (that is one that comes from the ceiling). If however you wish to change the existing showerhead (from the wall) to something different later, then it's pretty simple. Take the old one off, and put the new one on. Blog is now up - http://www.jbdave.blogspot.com/ Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 4May 21, 2010 11:06 am you can change the shower head hanging from the wall after handover but it will be messy to change it from the wall to the ceiling. We area also with PD and it cost approx $360 to change the standard to the dumper shower head which comes from the ceiling. You might be able to get this changed now depending on where in the build they are up too Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 5May 21, 2010 11:19 am Keep telling them you want it changed regardless whether the contract is signed or not any builder should be able to add these things but may charge you extra for the variation. We were still changing things right up until about a month before we moved in. We redesigned the portico and it was well worth it. Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 6May 22, 2010 10:01 am jbdave It could be a big and messy job to install an overhead type showerhead later (that is one that comes from the ceiling). If however you wish to change the existing showerhead (from the wall) to something different later, then it's pretty simple. Take the old one off, and put the new one on. I agree - there are lots of showerheads to choose from that are wall-mounted, so you can easily swap it after handover if you're unhappy with it. As for the dumper - we have one and while it's nice to stand under, it has its problems. Rinsing my hair properly takes forever plus if I don't want to get my hair wet, I can't stand right under it. That means that I have to kind of crane my neck to keep my head out of the way. In hindsight, I'd have still had it, but would have added a rail shower as well. Anyway, here are a few wall-mounted shower heads that might work for you: Those are just a few from Reece, I know there are lots more. Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 7May 22, 2010 10:58 pm Kek what about a shower cap? Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 8May 23, 2010 4:14 pm Dollar Kek what about a shower cap? I gave those up years ago.... no idea why. Apart from the fact that they look ridiculous... Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 9May 23, 2010 5:16 pm ^^ I never thought about the not wanting your hair wet with a dumper one!! Don't dis the shower cap, I started wearing one in recent times, i look like a grandma!!!! I think we will do one from the ceiling and a rail one on the other side, dh reallllly wants a ceiling one Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 10May 23, 2010 5:58 pm Mrs P I think we will do one from the ceiling and a rail one on the other side, dh reallllly wants a ceiling one That's what I want to do. Keep the one we already have on one side and add a ceiling one on the other side. I just checked and it's a Raymor Handheld Shower thingy that we are getting. Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 11May 24, 2010 9:03 pm Why not go with the 2 in 1 option? Something like this: http://www.dorf.com.au/product-ranges/s ... h-overhead So you can still have your dumper and then you have your handshower option for the ladies who don't want to get their hair wet, or have a stronger pressure for rinsing hair, and also makes it easier for cleaning the shower. Its as simple as fixing it to the thread coming out the wall and a screw thru the bottom bracket. No need to change plumbing because it has the built in divertor. Con-serv are doing some new ones now that look really good and Methven have just brought out a Satinjet version in the Kiri range. Possumchops Now the proud owner of 3.7acres of Serenity. Colour selection completed! Soon to go to council. Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 12Jun 14, 2010 3:47 pm Hey, How did you go with the shower head?? I ended up moving my plumbing shower rose 50mil to the right so I could have a rail showerhead but now I see that I want a rainshower with a handheld like you have posted Possumchops.... Do you think it will still work? Will it be strange having that off centre? Do you think I should change it straight back to the middle? They are about the do the plumbing in a week or so! I was thinking a rail showerhead for the bathroom too, unless I can do a awsome deal for two somewhere (that one is also off centre) Sorry for the hyjack Mimi! Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 13Jun 15, 2010 11:08 pm Thanks for all your advice guys. I've definitely made some notes for after handover (soooo long away lol). We have a plumber friend who we might ask very nicely to help us out. Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 14Jun 16, 2010 8:20 pm shonzilla Hey, How did you go with the shower head?? I ended up moving my plumbing shower rose 50mil to the right so I could have a rail showerhead but now I see that I want a rainshower with a handheld like you have posted Possumchops.... Do you think it will still work? Will it be strange having that off centre? Do you think I should change it straight back to the middle? They are about the do the plumbing in a week or so! I was thinking a rail showerhead for the bathroom too, unless I can do a awsome deal for two somewhere (that one is also off centre) Sorry for the hyjack Mimi! If your walls are tiled then you obviously can't move it easily. 50mm isn't that far off centre, but there are other factors like if its closer to the corner or the screen (you could disguise it with a corner shelf if its towards the screen rather than the tiled corner), will it drive you up the wall knowing its 50mm out. Maybe go in with some masking tape and tape it where the 2-in-1 would be and just have a look if its obvious. Possumchops Now the proud owner of 3.7acres of Serenity. Colour selection completed! Soon to go to council. Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 15Jun 17, 2010 10:48 am Thanks Possumchops. I might ask the builder what the best thing is to do. I wanted a rail shower but now i just dont know what type to get! Garden - viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44214&p=670323#p670323 Decorating - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47218&p=715743#p715743 Re: Impossible to add an overhead shower head after handover 16Jul 06, 2010 10:58 pm Just to update, I was talking to a friend who does the plumbing for one of the big builders and he said if we get the number of the plumbers, they will probably do it for us for cash, but to get hold of them obviously before the plaster goes in... I'll look into different shower heads and ask the plumber about some engineering and see what he says. 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