In a shower, a very helpful item to have is a bench to sit on. A bench also adds beauty and flare to your shower. For people who have trouble standing or have an injury, a bench is incredibly beneficial for washing and safety with a wet shower floor. As you can see, both the rectangular and corner benches are solid right to the ground; making cleaning your shower much easier! We recommend both of the Dix Systems solid benches, available as a 16" Corner or 32" Rectangular&nbs …

When faced with limited mobility, it can be very difficult to get around within your bathroom. Dix Systems has many barrier free options that will work for your needs and your bathroom.  For those upgrading the entire bathroom or needing a new bathtub in general, one of our walk-in bathtubs may be suited for you. Composed of fiberglass and a reinforced steel frame, and available with many options, a walk-in bathtub will create a custom bathroom that you will be …

Adding a basement bathroom adds value to the home, but installing toilets and sinks in a below grade environment takes more than a basic knowledge of drainpipes and sewer lines. Transporting waste to the sewer run is challenging because the gravity assist that works for upstairs waste removal will work against waste flow below grade. Fortunately, there are a number of options that fall into the DIY category. New plumbing must meet code requirements, however, so do some homework and consider a ma …

It is well established that shower leaks are one of the most common, and costly, problems that a homeowner may face. In the past, one would tackle a tile shower installation by going to the hardware store to purchase a 40 mm sheet of CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene) or PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) large enough to cover the shower floor.No instructions would come with this sheet, which is perhaps the problem. How can a person fully understand what they are about to do when there is no process or i …

It is essential to build a curb for any open area of your shower perimeter that is not enclosed by solid wall. Your shower door may be the only open area, in which case your curb length will be the same length as your shower door.However, you may have an open wall of your shower, facing the inside of your bathroom. In this case, your curb length will be the total length of your shower door and the rest of the open wall combined.It is essential to pay close attention to the construction of your …