[Shop-talk] Off topic info request

[Brian Kemp]

Pat - Check Pacific Sales - https://www.pacificsales.com/
They appear to have a location 7 miles away in Cerritos.  I've only 
dealt with the Torrance, CA store, but that is 21 miles or a 3 hour 
round trip in local traffic.  They are now owned by BestBuy and in some 
BestBuy stores, but those locations are not the same.  They are closed 
Sunday and Monday and don't stay open late, so check store hours first.

I got my tub, a toilet, and most fixtures from them.  Their showroom is 
mostly upscale, but take a moment and talk to the sales rep in the bath 
area for regular stuff.  Bring prices from Lowes, Home Depot, or Amazon 
(prime eligible only) and they will match or beat. They have an 
extensive warehouse, so even if they don't have something the day you 
visit, they may have it next day for pickup. If you have something you 
like from a box store website, take the model and they may have it.

Also consider http://rebacksplumbing.com/ in Gardena.  They recognized 
an old faucet valve and helped guide me to a replacement for my mother 
in law.

It sounds like you want to go the efficient route, but I did two shower 
stalls with the Durock shower system - 
http://www.durockshowersystem.com/ purchased from Big D Supply - 
bigdsupply.com - several locations in the area.  They had better pricing 
than Home Depot and more inventory.  The Durock system is similar to 
Schluter's, but better in every way according to their marketing 
material.  Bid D also had a better thinset selection than Home Depot or 
Lowes if you do any tile.  You would need to tile the shower, but could 
make it custom.

Plan your grab bar locations and put 2x6 blocking between the studs so 
you know you have a solid place to attach them.  I don't recommend 
suction cup grab bars if you have other options.  You can search for ADA 
compliant grab bar placement to learn more.  You will want a bar to help 
him step into the shower and another perhaps to help him steady himself 
during the shower.  I recommend you also stand in the shower area and 
pretend to wash your hair and make sure you won't bang an elbow on one 
of those bars.

Consider at least a slide bar for a shower head so it can be lowered if 
your father needs to sit for the shower.  I recommend a dual outlet 
shower valve so you can have the regular shower head and a height 
adjustable hand held shower head.  My install was for short kids, but 
the purpose is the same.

Bed Bath and Beyond - all over the area, had the best price on shower 
seats and a non-slip shower stall mat when I needed they for my father 
in law when he got sick, especially with the 20% off coupons in the mail 
a couple times a month.

Don't give up on Home Depot either.  If you see something on their 
website, but your local store doesn't have it, click the link to check 
other stores.  You probably have 4-5 stores within 20 minutes and 
inventory and selection does vary.

Good luck and I'm sure your Dad appreciates the help.

Brian

On 6/6/2017 5:41 PM, Pat Horne wrote:
> I'm in Los Angeles county to do a bathroom remodel for my 95 year old father who just had a hip replacement. One of the safety improvements is to replace his bathtub with a shower stall. I'm having difficulty finding a supplier here who has a usable shower in stock.
>
> I've tried Home Depot & Lowes, but can't find a plain stall in stock.
>
> My question is what plumbing supply houses are in Southern Ca. ? We are in Whittier.
>
> If I was home in Texas I'd have several to deal with.
>
> Thanks,
> Pat
>
> Pat Horne
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