Glossary · Bathroom terms

Shower System

Definition

A coordinated set of outlets — showerhead, hand shower, body sprays, sometimes a tub filler — run from one valve set. More outlets mean a larger valve and more rough-in.

Source: Wikipedia — Shower

Where this comes up on this site

  • Body Sprays

    Wall-mounted spray jets adding a multi-outlet shower experience. Each outlet adds plumbing and may push total flow past what the valve an…

  • Rough-In

    The stage where plumbing, electrical, and HVAC lines are run inside open walls and floors before insulation and drywall. Rough-in must pa…

  • Tub Filler

    The faucet that fills the tub — wall-mounted, deck-mounted, or floor-mounted. Floor-mounted fillers for freestanding tubs add significant…

  • Shower Valve

    The in-wall mixing valve controlling shower water temperature and flow. Modern code requires anti-scald protection; the valve body is set…

  • Shower Pan Liner

    A waterproof membrane under a tiled mortar bed that catches water passing through grout and routes it to the weep holes of the drain. Hid…

  • Single-Hole Faucet

    A one-piece faucet using a single deck hole. Clean and modern; pairs with vessel and minimalist sinks.

  • Shower Pan / Base

    The waterproof sloped floor of the shower — a prefabricated acrylic/solid-surface base or a custom tiled mortar-bed pan. The single most…

  • Skirted Toilet

    A floor toilet with a smooth concealed trapway (no bowl contours), far easier to clean. A common mid-tier upgrade.

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