Bathroom Shower Stalls Or Bathtub Enclosures?

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If you are trying to decide whether to install shower enclosures or bathroom shower stalls, you should think about your decision first.
Enclosures are generally sold with only doors and tracking for the doors.
Bathroom shower stalls are free-standing fixtures that use wasted space as an alternative bathing resource.
Both are great ideas but you have to consider the space you have available in your bathroom.
Many stalls come complete in kits with the floors, walls and everything needed for installation.
These can be placed in a corner or against one wall.
Enclosure kits only consist of the necessities to enclose a bathtub for the purpose of a shower.
Some bathroom shower stalls are fiberglass for good reason.
They are lightweight and do not have to remain a permanent fixture.
These can be places in a basement and used while renovations are being done to the bathroom.
You can also find them in acrylic but they are slightly heavier than the fiberglass.
These are very easy to install and most come with everything you need for installation except the water pipes and drain.
Retailers can assist you in choosing the materials and bathroom shower stalls that are right for you.
They may even be able to give you ideas on shower enclosures and stalls that fit your bathroom better.
Prices for bathroom shower stalls and enclosures will depend on several factors; size of stall or enclosure, materials used in their construction and the design you choose.
They can be relatively inexpensive although some that are custom built will be much more expensive.
It is recommended that you contact your local retailers to see what is readily available in your area as well as compare prices.
You will want the best value for your money.
Acrylic shower stalls and enclosures are better for longer usage and are slightly more expensive than fiberglass.
However there are other factors that must be considered as well.
Some walls of shower enclosures come in granite or marble.
These are special order or custom enclosures that only consist of the walls without floors and without installation materials.
They are appropriate to enclose a bathtub for the purpose of a shower but do not include everything you need for installation.
These are best left for installation by a professional tile fitter.
They may be considered for corner bathroom shower stalls but may not be used on showers with a window.
Some older homes have windows located above a bathtub and in this case granite or marble enclosures should not be used.
If you are considering installing a shower in your bathroom consider the style of shower you are interested in, set your budget and shop around for the best product for the best price.
You should also consider getting estimates from a general contractor for installation purposes.
If you have never done something like this before it might prove somewhat overwhelming.
You could end up ruining a new shower or enclosure if you don't know what you are doing.
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