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If you’ve considered swapping out your tub for a walk-in shower, it’s probably for more than one reason. While your tub may have served its purpose for bathing little ones (or pets), nowadays that may not be a necessity for your home. And sure, a relaxing candle-lit bath may sound like a luxury on those long days after work, but can you remember when you last took the time to fill up your tub? Or maybe your bathroom is starting to look dull and dark, and it’s time for a fresh start! Whatever your reason may be, a tub-to-shower conversion is an excellent idea to transform your bathroom—both in beauty and function!
Why Should I Consider a Tub-to-shower Conversion?
Choosing to convert your tub into a shower is not always easy, and you may be wondering if such a remodel is right for you. If you aren’t sure were to begin, consider these benefits of a tub-to-shower conversion:
Total Bathroom Transformation
If you’re looking to reinvent your bathroom, start with the wet space! Installing a walk-in shower is one of the best ways to update your bathroom’s styling and can open up your floorplan to many other remodeling options.
Less Maintenance
Unlike showers, traditional tubs have more shelves and ledges that can build up mold and mildew, meaning more time spent cleaning them. Plus, a new walk-in shower can be constructed with the latest low-maintenance materials that are a cinch to keep clean.
More Standing Room
Tub bowls take up plenty of your bathroom’s valuable space. Standing showers utilize the same wet-space footprint while giving you more room to move around.
Improved Safety
The bathroom is one of the most common areas of household injuries and falls. Unless your tub is being used regularly for baths, they offer little benefit. In fact, the tall ledge becomes a nuisance and even a hazard for those with mobility limitations. Tub-to-shower conversions offer ease of entry, and the inclusion of grab bars and bench seats in a new shower can further improve safety.
Customization
If your bathroom needs a styling upgrade, tub-to-shower conversions offer plenty of options for personal preferences including tile design and color, shower doors, soap dish styling, and optional grab bars.
Increased Home Value
Walk in showers have become increasingly popular in today’s market due to their ease of use for both the young and old alike. Updating your bathroom with a walk-in shower can both improve your daily experience and help if you plan to sell your home down the road.
Say Goodbye to Your Old Tub
There are many benefits to converting your tub into a gorgeous walk-in shower, and Lori K Bath is ready to help you realize them all! Contact us today to learn more about our offerings and how we’ve brought Northwest Indiana homeowners the bathroom of their dreams.