Bathtubs are like beds: if they are messy, they affect the feeling of the whole room. When a tub is showing signs of wear, nothing you do to the rest of the room will make its primary object seem any better. Replacing the bathtub may be out of reach for your wallet, but there are other options that are less expensive.
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Topics: acrylic bath systems, bathroom remodel, Tub Liners
Bathrooms can become so utilitarian that we forget to look around and take stock of what has become outdated, or worse - dingy and moldy. If you haven't done any upgrading in your bathrooms lately, it's time to take an objective look, with a fresh pair of eyes, and notice what areas could use some sprucing up. The good news is that small bathroom makeovers are simple to complete and can be very affordable. Much of the work can even be done yourself.
Here are some tips to help your small bathroom makeovers result in bathrooms that are attractive and have a clean finished appearance.
Bath Tub/Shower Area
Topics: acrylic bath systems, Affordable Bathroom Updates, small bathroom remodeling
Bathrooms are one of the most overlooked rooms in the home although they are the most utilized. And yet updating your bathroom is one of the easiest projects that can you can do. Plus it can be accomplished in a minimum amount of time.
Inexpensive bathroom updates can change the entire aura of your bathroom. A few creative changes can add color, style and storage space. Still, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Take a look at the top 5 inexpensive bathroom updates of 2012.
Bathroom Accessories
What bathroom couldn't use accessory changes form time to time? Bathroom accessories come in many shapes, sizes and colors that you can easily create a beautiful consistent theme. These fixtures can blend in with your current setup or add a contrast that causes the room to pop with freshness. Additionally, they supply storage and organization to your bathroom.
Having a spa available for hydro-therapy is a very big advantage today. When thinking about how to increase the value of your home, consider the recent spike in medical authorizations for hydro-therapy walk in baths and showers.
Topics: Walk in tubs, Safety Bathtubs
Keeping the Bathroom Mold Free with Acrylic Bath Surrounds
Posted by Cory Krager on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 @ 11:20 AM
Acrylic Bath Surrounds as a Prominent Solution to Mold
Most people don’t know that mold can actually be detrimental to your; and so are far from being a merely unsightly phenomenon. The smell from sizable colonies isn’t at all healthy to breathe; particularly from the kinds of surfaces that seem almost tailor-made to house them. An acrylic bath surrounds not just gives your bathroom a bright and morale-boosting look of newness, it also contributes to good health.
Practical and Beautiful – Acrylic Baths are the Way to Go
The tiles and grout combination of most peoples’ bathrooms can look attractive in the beginning, but it is a simple fact that they are prone to mold and mildew buildup, with the geometry actually inviting them in. An acrylic bath surrounds structure, or an acrylic shower stall modification, can allow you to largely dispense with dousing your bathroom surfaces with powerful chemicals that can damage the less resilient surfaces surrounding the intended areas. Acrylic is an inherently tightly-sealed material, and so moisture won’t get in-between it and encourage unseen mold-growth for weeks, unlike tile-and-grout, where the surface mold is almost always evidence of a lengthy term of colonization.
With an acrylic bath surround structure protecting your bathroom from fungal visitors, down-on-the-knees scrubbing, tedious scraping with hard-bristled brushes and harsh bleaching marathons are a thing of the past. A simple cleanser and water softener will work in tandem with the powerfully-repellant surface itself, to ensure that mold stays away. Little additional things, such as opening your bathroom windows or setting the bathroom in-built fan to run after a shower for a few minutes will aid the defense against mold; as will not allowing them to fester in the darkness by keeping the lights on during your shower and airing-out process. Mold can easily be a thing of the past once these things are in place; and you can enjoy relaxing baths in your acrylic tub.
Topics: acrylic bath systems, Mold Cleaning
When Safety is Priority - Walk In Baths & Showers
Posted by Cory Krager on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 @ 11:22 AM
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 157,000 people are admitted to the Emergency department every year because of injuries that happen in a shower or bathtub. According the same study, the risk goes up for individuals over the age of sixty-five.
As a person gets older, getting around can sometime become a little more difficult. Sore joints, arthritis and muscle pain can make bending down a slower process; everyday tasks can become a bit more trying.
Topics: Walk in tubs, Safety Bathtubs, Tub to Shower Conversions
Soaking in a bathtub can be relaxing after a long day at the office. But for most, especially in this hectic environment, showers just can't be beat. This is why many people are deciding on tub to shower conversions.
What's in a shower?
For the past few decades, showers have moved out of the locker rooms and into the home. Now, any bathroom without a shower is the odd man out. There are a few reasons why you might want to join the ranks:
- Better Safety -- Bathtubs can be dangerous. Each year, there are thousands of accidents involving tubs and their surrounding areas. Showers provide a lower threshold and more space to move around, thereby reducing the chances of falling and other injuries.
- Convenience -- Showers are faster, no doubt about it. When a person says they're going to jump in the shower "for just a few minutes," they mean it. For those of us who are short on time in the morning or simply need a quick cleansing, taking a shower is clearly the best method, hands down.
- Sanitary and Water-Saving Reasons -- Unless a person is simply trying to relax, no one wants to sit in their own filth. And when it comes time to rinse off or wash your hair, you either do so with dirty bath water or run more fresh water, which isn't the ideal way to conserve.
- Lower Prep Time -- If you wish to take a bath, you have to let the water run in order to fill up the tub. Often, you must check on the temperature a few times to make sure that it doesn't either give you hypothermia or third degree burns when you slip inside. Showers heat up within minutes, at most, and can easily be adjusted before stepping in.
- Aesthetics -- Sure, there are some awesomely designed bathtubs out there, but if there isn't already a shower attached, it's a good chance that your tub is in average shape, at best. Showers, with their sliding doors and ornately designed showerheads, add a touch of style to the home, not to mention added value.
How is conversion accomplished?
There are two primary factors to consider when deciding on a conversion:
- Cost-effective -- Tub to shower conversions do not have to destroy your wallet. Whether it's for a personal home, senior, or assisted living, tub to shower conversions are an inexpensive way to enhance your home and your bathroom, without the need for a complete remodel.
- Fast Installation -- Bathroom remodels can take days, sometimes weeks, if not longer. A conversion, however, is completed in less than one day. You can start the conversion as soon as you wake up in the morning and take a shower just before bed.
As you can see, tub to shower conversions can be simple and cost-effective. With all the advantages that come with having a shower, there's very little reason not to take the plunge...no pun intended
Click here to get a free in home estimate, we'll come out and show you how easy and affordable it is to convert your tub into a shower.
Quick Bathroom Updates in Time for the Holidays
Posted by Cory Krager on Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @ 09:12 AM
During the holidays there is nothing quite like the fresh and clean feeling you get after sprucing up your bathroom. It's that feeling you get from the scent of new linens hanging by the sink or the look of fresh paint on the walls. Imagine the feeling of stepping into a new shower or tub without seeing old, dull and worn tile. It's the feeling that comes from seeing "New" where before there was just Old.
Topics: acrylic bath systems, Bathroom Renovation