Ordering the 5-Piece Shower Stall With Soap Ledges, a Bench, or Grab Bars

The Ella 5-piece shower stall can be ordered with soap ledges, a bench, and grab bars in either a 24-inch or 36-inch length. A molded-in seat is not offered on this unit, so if you want seating in the stall, the bench is the option to specify. Choose these options when you place the order with your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850, since soap ledges are an ordering option built into the wall panels rather than an add-on for a stall already in place.

What the 5-Piece Stall Includes

The 5-piece stall is a base plus four wall sections that assemble on site. When ordered with the bench and grab bars, those items ship with the unit. A foot ledge is part of the molded base, and the unit is not available without it. That foot ledge measures 17 5/8 inches long, so plan any low grab bar or bench placement around it. A comparison of the stall families, including which ones come with a molded seat, is in Ella shower stalls compared, and for how a one-piece unit's size affects getting it into the room, see one-piece shower doorway and hallway clearance.

Options You Can Specify

1. Soap ledges: shelves formed in the wall panels for soap and bottles. Confirm the ledge placement you want when ordering, because they are part of the wall panels as built.
2. Bench: a seat ordered with the unit. Bench details are listed in the shower accessories specifications.
3. Grab bars: choose the 24-inch or 36-inch bar and tell your dealer how many you need. Bars ship with the unit for your installer to anchor securely.
4. Drain position: state whether you need a left-hand or right-hand drain so the base matches your rough plumbing.

What Is Not Available on This Unit

A molded shower seat, meaning a seat formed as part of the base, is not offered on the 5-piece stall. The molded seat belongs to other stall families, and its size and height are covered in how big the built-in shower seat is. On the 5-piece stall, the bench provides seating. Ella also does not carry a matching door for every stall size, so ask which door, if any, fits the opening of the size you are ordering before you plan the enclosure.

Shelves and Niches Sold Separately

Corner shelves and acrylic soap niches are listed among the shower accessories and can be added to a wall kit or surround. The sizes offered are the ones on the accessories list, so if you have a specific niche dimension in mind, check that list first rather than assuming a custom size can be made. The support team can confirm which shelf or niche works with the wall kit you are pairing with the stall.

Sizing and Timing

Before you order, measure the alcove and compare it with the nominal and usable dimensions of the stall, explained in nominal size versus usable interior floor. Stalls are built to order with the ledges and drain side you specify, and timing varies by order, so ask about timing for your specific order when you place it rather than relying on a general figure.

Related Guides

• Shower Base Sizes and Thresholds Compared: AcrylX Barrier-Free, SMC Linear-Drain, Molded-Seat and Cultured Marble Bases
• Shower Bases and Wall Panels
• Installing Shower Seats, Folding Benches, the Fold-Up Chair, Teak Seat, Grab Bar Shelf and the Caregiver Curtain Rod

Common Questions

Still Need Help?

Open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support or call (800) 480-6850 and have your model and serial number ready.