After a hard day’s work you definitely deserve a refreshing bath, or is it a shower? A new look bathroom can really give your lifestyle an edge. Bathroom remodelling consists of a variety of activities of which a tub to shower remodel is only a part. If in any case you decide not to opt for refurbishing your entire bathroom, you certainly can upgrade from your bathtub to a jazzy shower.
One of the wise decisions can be to replace your leaky tub or shower valve. You might as well retain your tub. In that case, get rid of those scratches that don’t match your taste at all. Go for fine cultured marble or cultured granite. These substances would add elegance to your tub / shower.
Many people belief that a bathtub to shower remodel is difficult project that needs of a remodeling contractor. However, in reality it is not so. Depending on your budget you can opt for a snazzy shower installation with some exciting features. Moreover, nowadays bath tubs and showers can be custom-made. Some of the fittings can be installed right on top of your existing fixtures without messing up your existing tiles, walls, flooring or plumbing. Even, shower installation sometimes can be completed within 24 hours.
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If you have a standard bathroom, chances are that you have a bathtub that doubles as a shower. Once you decide in favor of a bathtub to shower installation, you need not stick to the ordinary setup. Instead, why not go for a shower stall? Or for that matter a corner shower? If your bathroom is small, a shower stall or a corner shower can utilize your bathroom space better. In case you have a large bathroom, you can keep both of them.
While opting for bathtub to shower remodel, you have the option to restrict your new shower stalls to simple boxed areas. There are other modern day options as well. The new shower stalls come with built-in seats to give a new dimension to your bathing enjoyment. In case of corner showers, it can very well be the centrepiece of your bathroom.
During a shower installation, you can direct your planning team towards shower curtains or shower doors. Shower curtains are best suited for bathtub-shower combinations. On the other hand, shower doors are a better option in case of shower stalls or corner showers. Shower doors prevent water from escaping from the shower. Generally glass shower doors are frosted to protect your privacy. They are also available with variety of designs carved on them.
Showerheads can be an important consideration while installing your shower. They come in a number of designs that can add to the overall bathroom decorating too. Overhead showerheads, sidebar showerheads, and sliding showerheads are some of the varieties.
If you have a liking for a luxurious lifestyle, Jacuzzi bathtubs and steam showers can be smart choices when remodelling bathrooms. You can even turn your bathroom into a mini spa. Some of the Jacuzzi bathtubs can accommodate two people. An ordinary bathtub can get a new life with the help of a Jacuzzi kit.
Steam showers are very much like a regular or corner shower stall. However, a steam shower is an enclosed one and made watertight. It gives you a refreshing steam bath by combining regular showering with a steam source. It doesn’t consume much space either, making it perfectly suitable for a small bathroom.
by Manuel Kupka
