Apologies, but I have no idea what to call the thing I want. I bought a house about 6 months ago and the master bath had been refurbished to accommodate a person who had trouble walking. To this end a walk-in shower was put in, and there is nothing to stop the water from coming out of the shower onto the main floor, presumably so the person wouldn't have to step over it. I have no such problem and would like to put something in, because any time I take a shower, some water escapes. Here's a picture of what it looks like now:



Can someone point me to articles on doing this, or at the very least tell me what the thing I want is called so that I can search properly?

 

I think what you are looking for is called a curb. You could search for shower curb to find more info. The pro's here can also help you out when they stop by.

 

Yep curb.

No temp or add on contraption that I am aware of meaning some of the floor and wall tile will need to be removed, a curb installed then new/existing tile replaced.

Not a huge/horrible job but will take some time.

Come to think of it, you might be able to find some type of vinyl/rubber threshold that could be installed that might give enough barrier to block most of the water.

 

I had to build a shower for my father who was getting old so I didn't want a curb. To solve the water problem, I installed a trench drain. If you have access to a cellar below, I recommend it.

 

This is Florida; there's no such thing as a cellar here. I was hoping something could just go over the existing flooring and get sealed with caulk or whatever, but if Marq1 is correct then it's going to be a bit more difficult and I'll probably have to get someone to do it.

 

They also make a "curb" out of rubber. It's designed to be attached so that people in wheelchairs can roll right over it to shower, then it springs back up and keep the water in. There are several different types. Some that attach via screws and anchors and caulk is used under it, much like a sliding shower door track. Some use heavy duty double stick foam and say what you want, the right stuff can work just fine. I mean, they use it on highway signs and aircraft construction. Search for VHB tape. Then some use an epoxy. Lots of different choices. Google "ADA Wheelchair Accessible Shower Threshold" or visit a nearby store that specializes in such things. There should be plenty in FL...lol.

Heck, for that matter, if it's just a very small amount of water, you could probably figure out a way to use a garage door threshold like Tsunami Seal

 

Garage door seal, that's what I was thinking.

Just depend to what level you want to take it!

https://www.doityourself.com/forum/a...1&d=1510483160

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm really liking the look of this thing, but man is it pricey for 3 feet of rubber!

 

Well, if that is pricey you should consider the alternative of rebuilding and retiling the curb!!

 

And I dunno if that would be a great choice. I mean, you're basically paying for the end caps. The fin looks like just a piece of garage door weatherstripping. Matter of fact...https://www.northshorecommercialdoor...her-seals.html. That's about the best selection I've seen all in one place and a 3ft length of many of them would work. I mean, you aren't going to step on it anyway (it's just a natural thing to step over something in your path like that). I'd look around locally both at the specialty accessibility places as well as home centers or similar.

I mean...if it were me, I'd rather try a few inexpensive ideas of my own choosing before paying $120 for something that also may or may not work.

 

I didn't say I was going to get it (especially at that price), just that I liked the idea of the you-can-step-on-it softness/flexibility. I'll look at the garage door stripping as well. I'm in no hurry here; it's just something I'd like to do eventually. I don't have a gigantic puddle in my bathroom every time I take a shower or anything like that. So if anyone else has suggestions, keep 'em coming!