Is it possible to make a stud wall thinner?

[lolalotta]

We are only 2.8cm short to fit a 1500mm P shaped shower bath in our family bathroom (we have a full size bath in our en suite too) is it possible to "steal" that 2.8cm from a stud wall does anyone know? There are 1400mm baths available but they are not wide in availability or choice and I'm not sure if they'd be suitable (wide/ roomy enough?) for a shower over them. I'm reluctant to just install a shower in the family bathroom as I'm not sure I want the little ones invading my en suite and am worried about resale! (though TBH we're not really thinking of moving for a long time) I HATE cleaning shower cubicles with a passion too!!!

Maybe, depends if the existing wall is 4 by 2 timber you could replace with 50 or 70 c section metal stud and get the space back.
You might be able to chase the wall out at both ends to get the space.
Noise transfer May be increased. It will also add to the cost.

As the previous poster said, you can make a stud walk thinner but realistically chasing into the brick or block at the other end would be potentially worth looking at. I had s cottage with a stone wall over a foot thick and took 4 inches away to make a bed fit longways in a small bedroom. It was not significantly loaf bearing and made no difference to the structural integrity.

Ha! LOAD bearing obviously...no Loafs were harmed...

bth I would go with shower over a standard bath. much more choice.
make sure you use aquapanel below and around the shower at least (ideally throughout all walls/floor)

don't chase into the wall. Buy a shorter bath.

Carron make baths in a surprising range of sizes. They are a bit more expensive, especially if you go for their extra-thick "Carronite" versions.

Have a look at the tech drawings and figures for water content. Many modern baths are designed with slopes and narrowness to minimise water content. Some of their models are designed to maximise roominess.

Or have a look at Japanese soaking tubs. www.omnitub.co.uk. I fancy one as I like the thought of sitting up to my neck in water rather than lying down with my knees and boobs getting cold (maybe just me!). Just an alternative option to consider.