Location of bathtub in newly renovated bathroom

[Anonymous]

Recently looked a house for sale where the kids bathroom had been renovated. The bathtub was under the window instead of against a wall. Does anyone else find this strange? Sure you can frost or cover the window but between the drafts and just plan colder feel being near a window to finding a window treatment that can handle the moisture I thought it was unusual. I almost would have preferred if the window had been bricked in. My DH wasn't bothered by it but for me it was a huge negative. Apparently neighbors told us that the bathtub had been against a wall and it was moved for the renovation.

[Anonymous]

Why would you brick up a window? just get some frost coating at home depot and you'll be all set. It's nice to be in a shower in the warmer weather and open a window...my guess is that this made the room feel larger (i.e. wider), especially if sliding glass doors were used.

One thing to make sure is that the window is tempered glass - virtually all local codes require tempered glass in a wet area (technically within 60 inches of a bath or shower enclosure.) Commonly overlooked safety precaution in renovations.

[Anonymous]

Window frosting or just get a new vinyl window. We put a new window in and its nice having the ledge for storage.

[Anonymous]

It's not ideal but it wouldn't be a dealbreaker for me. Our old house had this setup as the original layout from the 50s. Just keep the window very clean and well caulked on the inside and out to keep water and mold away.

[Anonymous]

I had a window in my shower once and HATED it. Much more likely to get mold/mildew trapped there.

[Anonymous]

We had that problem too. The bathroom window got all foggy and condensed because it was right over the bathtub and we had to get it replaced. We hired a contractor for the job and got a brand new replacement window for the bathroom. I'd suggest you do that. Get energy-efficient double-glazed windows, they are sure to keep the air out and condensation away, and you wouldn’t have to worry much!

[Anonymous]

Not sure how big or close above the bath the window is but as a child I loved our bath window... I'd lay in the bath and stare up at the sky and the trees. It was high enough that it was private. No problems with water damage. It would fog up on the surface but no big deal.

I'd just apply window frosting plastic sheeting to the bottom half if it's a privacy issue.

[Anonymous]

buy large slat 2-3" blinds or plantation shutter

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:buy large slat 2-3" blinds or plantation shutter

In a bathtub/shower? Unless you are getting the plastic faux plantation shutters, no.

However, the frosted laminate paper over the window glass will definitely let the light in but keep people from looking in. Will work fine until you need the window replaced.