In order to complete a bathroom, one should have a shower or bathtub. For some, it doesn’t matter whichever they will get but to others, they need to put on a lot of consideration on which to purchase that will meet their preferences especially when taking a bath.
But before deciding, you have to know that there are several advantages and disadvantages to using bathtubs at home. Advantages are that tubs assist sore muscles to relax and it is best for bathing small children.
Bathtubs are also available in various sizes to accommodate all variations of bathroom sizes. It has freestanding units that can be placed anywhere and have a wide selection of design, style, material, and tile surrounds. There are also a lot of special features like air jets, and whirlpool versions.
Disadvantages are that the elderly and people with injuries may find it hard to get in and out of the comfort room. Bathtubs consume more space and require a lot of water. A water heater with enough capacity to fill the tub with hot water is necessary. It can be time-consuming to fill a tub and take a bath.
On the other hand, installing a shower at home can give you benefits like less water consumption than bathtubs, easy and comfortable. To those family members with mobility issues, showers have easy access for them and this can also be set-up with grab bars, non-slip tiles, and benches.
Aside from that, showers are also available with multiple high-end features, such as rain showers, jets, and steam options. However, showers are not ideal for a household with children. Shower doors need cleaning and maintenance to keep them from visible lime and calcium stains.
Leaks can be difficult to fix. They must be properly set, appropriately glued, and allowed to dry for the proper amount of time – causes no way to bathe for a lengthy period. In most homes, members of the family prefer using a bathtub to shower. But there are some homeowners that disagree as the tub isn’t utilized as much as showers.
Before converting your tub into a shower, make sure you made the proper considerations to avoid having regrets in the end. If you have decided to convert your Bathtub to Showers Aliso Viejo or Shower Remodel Aliso Viejo, contact DURACARE Baths. And check out this infographic below for more about it.
