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Shower bases

For shower bases for a mid century bathroom remodel, material is key. In post WW-II American homes, we see shower bases done in small mosaic-type tile (be sure the tiles you choose are specified for this use). I've also seen shower pans in preformed terrazzo -- still available today. Not sure I've ever seen one in an original mid century bathroom, but I also like the idea of porcelain-enameled cast iron and steel shower bases available today. Readers also have identified some modern materials that make for good proxies. Oh -- and we have shower door ideas here, too!

Shower Bases

Shower bases - Popular

Custom shower door etching — Liz had it done!

shower base terrazzo

9 shower bases in 4 different materials that could be great for midcentury bathrooms

accordion-style-folding-shower-door

Folding accordion tub and shower doors

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Sterling ‘Starscape’ — still the funnest shower door for a midcentury bathroom

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Custom shower door etching — Liz had it done!

mermaid shower door

Retro shower decals with the vintage etched glass look

gray bath tubs from aker

Bath tubs and shower stalls in two shades of gray, two off-whites, and black

shower base terrazzo

9 shower bases in 4 different materials that could be great for midcentury bathrooms

Corian shower base

Need a shower base? Consider Corian Silver Birch — a customizable proxy for terrazo

terrazzo shower base

Terrazzo shower bases in 30 sizes and shapes

porcelain finish shower base

Two affordable porcelain-finish-on-steel shower bases from Bootz – starting at $159 at Home Depot

Vintage pink bathroom

Retro atomic tub and shower knobs — at an affordable price

accordion-style-folding-shower-door

Folding accordion tub and shower doors

starburst-shower-door

Sterling ‘Starscape’ — still the funnest shower door for a midcentury bathroom

vintage bathtub shower receptor

Small shower receptor bathtubs

6 inch center tub valve

6 inch center tub and shower valves and faucets

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