What Are the Standard Shower Base Sizes Ella's Bubbles Offers?

Ella's Bubbles manufactures its own shower bases in three standard sizes: 30x60, 32x60 and 36x60 inches, each available with a left or right drain. All three share the same 60 inch length and differ only in width, and every one is a curb-less roll-in pan that a wheelchair can roll straight into. The full family of bases, walls and surrounds is introduced in Shower Bases and Wall Panels; this page focuses on the sizes themselves, the drain positions each one allows, and what to do when none of the three fits your space.

The Standard Sizes at a Glance

The practical difference between the three standard bases is width alone. If your finished opening is 60 inches long and between 30 and 36 inches wide, one of the standard sizes fits and the drain sits in a set position for that size, which makes it the simplest choice for your contractor. Anything shorter, longer, wider or with an unusual drain location moves you into a custom base, where the rectangle limit and the 9 inch drain rule decide what can be made.

Drain Positions and How to Specify Them

On the three standard sizes the drain is left or right, and you specify the position when you order. Tell your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 where the existing drain line sits in the floor and they confirm which drain position matches your size. Left-hand and center-drain bases are among those the team has supplied, so describe your rough-in rather than guessing.

On a custom base the drain can be 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 the installation is on a concrete slab with no access from below, or the existing drain is in an unusual spot, open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support with a simple drawing 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.

One caution from the sizing guide: the online drain-placement tool can round measurements up to the nearest inch, so confirm your exact drain location with the team at (800) 480-6850 before the base is built. Roll-in and barrier-free bases ship with a self-adhesive collapsible rubber dam.

Threshold Heights: Roll-In, 3 Inch Step, or Zero Threshold

The three standard sizes are ADA curb-less roll-in pans, so there is no threshold to step or roll over. A custom shower base typically has a threshold of about 3 inches, and a 3 inch step-in base is offered for anyone who prefers a slightly raised edge. For a barrier-free entry on a custom size, zero threshold bases sit flush with the surrounding floor instead of the roughly 3 inch step. Your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 can confirm which threshold style is right for your bathroom and how it fits with your existing plumbing rough-in. The size limits and drain rules for made-to-order pans are laid out in What Is the Largest Custom Shower Base Ella's Bubbles Can Make?.

When a Standard Size Will Not Fit

• The largest custom base is 44 inches wide by 80 inches long. A 38 by 80 inch base with a left drain 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.
• Custom sizes have not always been offered and the maximum size has been corrected in the past, so confirm the current limits before your contractor cuts the floor.

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.

Walls and Pieces That Pair with the Base

The base is sold on its own, and shower products are sold per item rather than as a single bundle. A complete roll-in shower is put together from the base in your size and drain position, a wall system sized to the base, and accessories such as grab bars or a shower door. Ella's shower wall panels are manufactured at 98 inches high, with side panels measuring 40 inches and the back wall panel measuring 60 inches, in a plain white finish, a CNC routed design with light gray grout lines, and a digital print option. What ships with a roll-in base and what is bought separately is itemized in Wheelchair Accessible Shower Base Sizes, Drain Positions, and What Is Sold Separately.

The video on this page shows Ella's cultured marble shower bases, which are offered in three sizes. It points out that these bases are molded solid cultured marble with a glossy gel coat finish and an ADA compliant slip-resistant textured floor, and that they are heavy and require at least two people to install, so plan the delivery path and the installation crew accordingly.

Measuring Before You Order

Measure the finished opening, not the framing, before requesting any base, and give the team the wall-to-wall length and width along with the drain location. How to take those measurements for both tubs and bases is covered in Walk-In Tub and Shower Base Sizes and How to Measure for Fit. When the standard sizes do not work, the custom process and who makes the pans is explained in Who Makes Custom Shower Pans and Bases for Accessible Showers?.

Watch: Cultured Marble Reversible Shower Base with Low Threshold for Safer Bathing | Ella’s Bubbles with chapters and a full transcript.

Related Guides

• Custom-Size Shower Bases: Size Ranges, Threshold Options, Drain Placement Rules, Construction, and How to Request One
• How do I measure for a new shower pan or base?
• What the Ella Acrylic Shower Base Is Made Of and How It Is Installed

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