A one-piece Ella shower unit arrives as a single molded piece and needs at least 33 inches of clear opening at every doorway and hallway on the path to the bathroom. It does not fit through an average finished doorway or hallway, which is why the one-piece stall is intended mostly for new construction, where it can be set in place before the framing and doors are finished. If your home is already built and the openings are narrower than 33 inches, compare the three-piece shower stall, which ships as separate sections.

Why the Team Calls to Confirm Before Production

Because the one-piece unit cannot be broken down, the team contacts you before the order goes to production to confirm three things: that you understand it is one piece and needs the clearance, the seat side and drain side you selected, and the number of grab bars. Grab bars ship with the unit rather than factory installed, so your installer mounts them during installation. Once everything is confirmed, the order is released to production.

How to Check Your Clearance

1. Measure the narrowest point of every exterior door, interior door, hallway and stairway between the delivery point and the bathroom.
2. Confirm that each measurement is 33 inches or more. One tight spot is enough to stop the unit.
3. If the bathroom is not yet framed, plan the sequence with your contractor so the shower goes in before the doorways are finished.

The same measuring method applies to walk-in tubs, and Will it fit through my doorway? walks through it in detail. For a side-by-side look at the one-piece and three-piece stalls, see Ella Shower Stalls Compared, and for base footprints and threshold heights, see Shower Base Sizes and Thresholds Compared.

Delivery and What to Expect

Ella's Bubbles is the manufacturer of the shower. If you bought the shower through a retailer, the retailer sends your tracking once the unit ships. The freight carrier then calls you to schedule a delivery appointment, so someone needs to be available to receive it. Inspect the unit on arrival, keep all packaging material, and report any shipping damage right away to where you purchased. Ella showers are built to order, and the team can confirm current timing for your specific order.

Related Guides

• Installing an Ella One-Piece AcrylX Shower Stall: Alcove Prep, Drain Opening, Fastening and First Use
• Installing the 60 x 33 Three-Piece Low-Threshold Shower With Molded Seat (Liberty 24 and 36)
• Walk-In Tub and Shower Base Sizes and How to Measure for Fit

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.