Putting shelves in shower

pscullion replied on 10/06/2018 19:01

Posted on 10/06/2018 19:01

OK, that seemingly eternal question. We don't use the shower as a shower. I would like to put shelves in it for clothes etc. Nothing permanent - free standing is fine.

Any suggestions / ideas that others have done? I know I can get a spring loaded rail, but I am more thinking shelves. Researching the web there doesn't seem to be anything specific, you have to bodge something together and get creative. 

 

cheers

Tinwheeler replied on 10/06/2018 19:11

Posted on 10/06/2018 19:11

You need to watch the weight.

In our last cvan we stored the bedding in the shower. We used the shower's duck board supported on the legs of one of those slatted ali camping tables. There was also space underneath for mucky shoes and so on. To protect the shower tray, and to keep the structure steady, we put a piece of thickish plywood in the bottom with holes drilled to take the table legs.

You could also take a look around the DIY stores at their plastic storage units. 

replied on 10/06/2018 19:21

young thomas replied on 10/06/2018 19:36

Posted on 10/06/2018 19:36

now why did I think this thread was going to be about finding somewhere for your shower gel.....

i should have known better.....showers......for showering?.....

note to self, get real BBundecided

Bakers2 replied on 10/06/2018 19:46

Posted on 10/06/2018 19:46

I'm with you BoleroBoy. Don't need extra storage/shelves in our bathroom, but I was interested. We've added a spring loaded rail for wet coats. So far not needed it very much. Sun shines on 😇😇

brue replied on 10/06/2018 20:47

Posted on 10/06/2018 20:47

I suppose you could hang fabric shelves from the rail, depends how strong the shower walls are or how heavy the items are that are going onto the shelves. We found the rail useful when we had our caravan, like Bakers2, for wet coats etc.

peedee replied on 11/06/2018 08:03

Posted on 10/06/2018 19:46 by Bakers2

I'm with you BoleroBoy. Don't need extra storage/shelves in our bathroom, but I was interested. We've added a spring loaded rail for wet coats. So far not needed it very much. Sun shines on 😇😇

Posted on 11/06/2018 08:03

Agree with all you say Bakers except I have glued my rail in.

peedee

IanTG replied on 11/06/2018 08:08

Posted on 11/06/2018 08:08

For longer trips, We use a 4-drawer plastic unit seen in most DIY stores, taking care to only use for lightweight items.

EmilysDad replied on 11/06/2018 09:02

Posted on 11/06/2018 09:02

Even SWMBO manages with 'just' the wardrobe & drawers ..... I can't imagine how much more stuff you want to take if you need to fill the shower too. 😲

pscullion replied on 01/07/2018 14:30

Posted on 01/07/2018 14:30

I think the fabric hanging things may give me options. The issue is children and their stuff. Our van has some lovely big cupboards, but that's all they are - a lovely big cupboard - they need shelves or compartments or something to save it becoming a "chuck it in and shut the door" technique which children are so good at. I thought that if I could put some into the shower it may live a bit easier

jennyc replied on 03/07/2018 06:41

Posted on 03/07/2018 06:41

Thin panels, or thin skins on hollow panels don’t hold screws well. If you  attach strips of wood which is robust enough to hold screws, to smooth surfaces using double sided tape and screws, the two will act in harmony and support all normal weights. Adhesives can also be used instead of tape. Gripfix in the green tube works well, though it smells strongly of solvent for a couple of days after use.

Gripfix is also useful for attaching load bearing strips of wood to plasterboard walls at home. If you have a modern house, your skirting boards were probably attached with Gripfix.

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