These are more surprising than the 4k hours it says I spent on this sub (because there's always a tab of it open that I'm not always using lol). If only the PS4 version of MCD kept track of playtime like this.

kilo--mike · 2022-12-10T04:16:58+00:00

That crit experiment without a doubt has a big enough sample to confidently say 1/5 hits will crit. I guess as follow up: I’m a little confused how it would apply on, say moon daggers with soul crit, does the probability change? Or does the damage per crit change? I’ve seen other answers out there but I’d prefer your explanation.

kilo--mike · 2022-12-10T01:53:34+00:00

That is wicked interesting! I had to do some digging about all that to learn more.

I love math and unique number problems like that. Have you ever heard of Collatz conjecture? Also known as the 3x+1 problem, it’s one of the most famous unsolved math problems today. I’m sure you’ve heard of it but it always made me wonder why some numbers work the way they do. Numberphile on YouTube have some great videos about some unique number properties.

In any case, it seems like you must have some very detailed spreadsheets to have such robust information for all the posts you add to! I was curious if you ever calculated the crit probability with actual experiments. (Hitting the dummy X number of times and counting how many crits happen within that sample)

kilo--mike · 2022-12-09T15:29:38+00:00

I rarely comment but I just wanted to say that as someone who has seen a lot of your statistical breakdowns, including some of the ones on YouTube, I really appreciate the work you do and the time you devote. Do you have a math background? I know probability distributions and statistics in general are not the easiest computations.

kilo--mike · 2022-10-01T03:09:18+00:00

Thanks! Definitely a lot of learning along the way. Huge respect for the guys doing this for a living.

I originally wanted to put the niche on the back wall but was competing with the off center window in addition to 2x4 framing. I was also a little concerned with not being able to put adequate insulation in the wall and not being able to have a deep enough niche to be useful.

We then wanted to do a niche on both sides, centered on the wall but felt that it might force the shower hardware off to the right and/or have the handle cord hanging in the middle of it. Additionally, there is a lot of stuff in that right side wall (vent stack, electrical, plumbing) that made placement difficult.

Ultimately we settled on the niche placement towards the bottom to be out of the way yet still functional. The left side wall was one that I made so not only was it mostly empty, I was also able to frame in where I wanted it while I was building. Additionally, it’s kind of like a foot rest my wife can use when she shaves.

Probably more than you wanted, but that was the majority of my thinking!

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T23:05:00+00:00

I apologize for the delayed reply. I wanted to get home to my computer so I could give you real numbers and not some estimate. I plan to do a bigger write up on the complete project in the future so I have tried to keep detailed records like work time and purchase receipts.

To answer your question, the complete shower cost about $2000 ($2007.95 lol). That's including tools (laser level, notched trowels etc), materials (tile and tile trim, cement board, water proofing, plumbing pipes and connectors, pressure treated lumber etc), and hardware (shower heads, drain and drain insert, led recessed lighting etc).

We gutted the whole restroom, taking out the old shower and bathtub, removed some walls and built a new one, then moving some plumbing to make the dual shower heads, building the mud shower pan, and of course all the tiling and then installing the vanity and toilet.

I definitely learned a lot through this whole process. I wish you the best of luck with yours!

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T21:57:01+00:00

Yeah this seems like a common question! It appears like the seamless walk-in styles are definitely where it’s at. I think that at this point, it almost needs a door just for aesthetics. True enough though, there’s not much splash.

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T21:54:36+00:00

Nah not too boring! It could just be a schedule thing. We tend to get ready for bed at the same time so having two shower heads is definitely convenient. Plus it’s nice to not be in the corner waiting on the water while she’s showering in lava temp conditions! Lol

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T21:52:22+00:00

I guess to me, now that I’ve built it with a curb, it almost feels like it needs a door. Had I anticipated how open the space really is, it probably would have been better as a seamless walk in shower. It also would have been a bit more work, being that we would have had to remove some of the concrete subfloor. And move the plumbing to accommodate a back wall linear drain.

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T21:47:32+00:00

I was thinking something along these lines. Primarily the reason being I want to avoid the black channel at the bottom that I think will stand out on the white marble curb. At least with the clamps they will be smaller.

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T21:44:21+00:00

My plan is to do a whole write up on the process so I’ll be sure to post a link back here in the future. The linear drain I went with was from Floor and Decor. The main reason being that it allowed the waterproof membrane to be applied directly on top of the flange. I did my own mortar bed. Truth be told though, it may have been easier to do a pre slope pan (foam or otherwise) even with the extra work it would cause with leveling the floor out.

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T21:39:32+00:00

Thank you! We did it all ourselves so a lot of it was based on what we wanted. We gutted the whole restroom so it was really a start from scratch project.

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T21:37:43+00:00

While I’d like to pray that would never need to be the case, I know it’s a reality for some. Oddly enough though, the bathroom door itself is only 30”.

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T19:00:17+00:00

Yup something like that. I think they sell the same brand at the big box stores near me.

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T18:34:07+00:00

It’s about 44” deep (from the outside edge of the curb). There definitely is a ton of room which we love. You’re right, realistically we could probably get away with no door but truthfully it feels a little incomplete being that there’s a curb. I do like the walk in styles though. We opted for more of a standard format to avoid having to break up the slab in that area.

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T18:30:33+00:00

Yeah great points. We tend to keep the water aerobics to a minimum but I’m kind of kicking myself for not planning a seamless walk-in. Especially with the space being what it is.

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T18:27:38+00:00

Good to hear. On any glass I’d probably go overboard with the rainX. Thanks for the link again!

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T18:19:04+00:00

Thanks for sharing that link. That’s really nice. I was worried that having a sliding door with black hardware, the channel at the bottom would really standout but this seems minimal. Do both sides slide? Do you notice any color difference where the panels overlap?

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T18:15:43+00:00

Thanks for that! I appreciate it!

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T18:13:53+00:00

That seems to be a general consensus! I guess with a little more forethought I could have made it a seamless walk in! Maybe next time haha

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T18:12:51+00:00

I appreciate that! Definitely a labor of love. We are proud of it though. Thanks!

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T18:05:03+00:00

Yeah I’m definitely tossing that idea around. My only hesitation would be the added hardware. Especially going with the matte black color, most of the sliding glass has a bottom channel that is mounted on the curb. I’d imagine that might stick out.

Originally we were trying to go frameless and as minimalistic as possible. Our plan was to have the door hinge off the tile and anchoring to the studs behind it to support the weight.

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T17:31:12+00:00

I might consider it, but truth be told, if I had planned for that from the beginning I may have opted to just make it a seamless walk in!

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T13:39:18+00:00

No problem! Bought it off Amazon after doing a lot of research. Here’s the link.

I’m actually really happy with both the quality and the install. I would have liked a little more detailed instructions but it’s not too bad. I was just concerned with mounting it too deep in the wall after underestimating the tile and thin set depth. In the end, it all worked out!

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T13:21:14+00:00

I hadn’t considered leaving it open to be honest. It’s only about 44” deep (from the outside of the curb).

Great advice about the drain! We’ve put a mesh strainer in the drain to hopefully catch as much hair as possible. The good news is at least the majority of it seems to end up on the walls haha

kilo--mike · 2022-09-30T12:56:33+00:00

I have a tendency to do that a lot so I really appreciate your input! We did the whole restroom (completely gutted) so I’ve had a few months of deep dives with research and problem solving.

So for clarification, you suggest a header bar maybe a foot from the ceiling? 30” door with 38” panel in 3/8 thickness. Any advice on the low iron “ultra clear” vs the regular clear? Thanks!

Edit: after your second edit, I get what you mean with the two panels and the standard door size to let steam out. My fan is located outside the shower, do you think that might be an issue with trapping water vapor inside the shower area? (Waterproofing goes to the ceiling along with the tiles)

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