What Is the Largest Custom Shower Base Ella's Bubbles Can Make?

The largest custom shower base Ella's Bubbles makes is 44 inches wide by 80 inches long, in a rectangle only, with a left, right or center drain set at least 9 inches from each wall. Standard sizes, wall panels and zero threshold options are covered in Shower Bases and Wall Panels. This page focuses on the limits of a made-to-order base so you can check your space before your contractor cuts the floor.

Start with the Standard Sizes

Ella manufactures its own acrylic shower bases in standard sizes of 30x60, 32x60 and 36x60 inches, each with a left or right drain. If one of these fits, it is the simplest choice because the drain sits in a set position for that size. A custom base is for the space a standard size will not fit.

Custom Size Limits

• The largest custom base is 44 inches wide by 80 inches long. A 38 by 80 inch base with a left drain, for example, is within the limits, and a custom 58x30 inch base with a center drain has been produced.
• A request larger than the maximum, such as 53 by 76 inches, cannot be produced.
• Only rectangular sizes are made. Bases with angled or curved edges are not offered, so a space that needs a non-rectangular pan is not a fit for an Ella base.
• Custom bases are made for three-wall alcoves and for corner installations, and the team asks which layout you have so the drain and edges are placed correctly.

Drain Placement on a Custom Base

The drain can be placed left, right or center, but it must sit at least 9 inches from each wall. A drain only 7 inches from the threshold edge is not possible, even on a custom base. If your existing drain is in an unusual spot, or the installation is on a concrete slab with no access from below, open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support with a simple drawing of the space showing the walls, the size you want and where the existing drain is. The team confirms whether a base can be made to match and what drain hardware ships with it.

Threshold Height

A custom shower base typically has a threshold of about 3 inches. For a barrier free entry, zero threshold bases sit flush with the surrounding floor instead. Your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 can confirm which threshold style suits your bathroom and how it fits your plumbing rough-in.

No Tiling Needed

Ella shower pans, standard or custom, are finished acrylic and are ready to use once installed. They do not need to be tiled over. Your contractor sets the base, connects the drain and finishes the walls around it.

Confirm Before You Cut

Custom sizes have not always been offered, and the maximum size has been corrected in the past, so treat any older size listing as unconfirmed. Custom rectangular sizes within the 44 by 80 inch limit are currently made to order. Ask your Ella dealer or the team to confirm your exact size and drain location before your contractor cuts the floor.

Related Guides

• Custom-Size Shower Bases: Size Ranges, Threshold Options, Drain Placement Rules, Construction, and How to Request One
• Shower Base Sizes and Thresholds Compared: AcrylX Barrier-Free, SMC Linear-Drain, Molded-Seat and Cultured Marble Bases
• Installing the SMC Low-Profile Shower Bases: 1 Inch Reversible Linear Drain and Barrier-Free Linear-Drain Bases

Common Questions

Can Ella make a shower base wider than 44 inches? No. The largest custom base is 44 inches wide by 80 inches long, and larger requests cannot be produced. Confirm current limits with your Ella dealer or the team before planning.

Can the drain sit right next to the wall on a custom base? No. The drain must be at least 9 inches from each wall, whether it is placed left, right or center. Send a drawing of your existing drain location so the team can confirm the base can match it.

Does Ella make a corner-shaped or angled shower base? No. Only rectangular bases are made, so angled or curved edges are not available. A custom rectangle within 44 by 80 inches is the closest match for an unusual space.

Do I need to tile over an Ella shower pan? No. The pans are finished acrylic and are ready to use as soon as they are installed. Your contractor sets the base, connects the drain and finishes the surrounding walls.

Can a custom base be made for a corner installation? Yes. Custom rectangular bases are made for three-wall alcoves and for corner installations. Include the layout in your drawing when you open a ticket.