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New Shower Installation: A Space Saving Idea
01/30/2009

New Shower Installation: A Space Saving Idea

Along with the bathtub, the shower is the most difficult and most expensive part of the remodeled bathroom to change, so be sure to think carefully about your options before installing a new shower. When remodeling your bathroom, keep in mind that sometimes it is easier to replace an existing shower, rather than attempt to clean and repair it. Discolored tiles, mildew, and mold can often not be removed from showers. If there are cracks in the tile, it might be cheaper to install a new shower rather than replace the damaged tiles. If you are replacing an existing shower, installing the new shower in the same spot will help keep costs down. If you are adding a shower, try to add it to a place where plumbing is already intact to make the job easier and cheaper. A professional bathroom remodeler will be able to locate the pipes in your home and advise you on the best spot to place a shower.
Space is an important thing to consider when picking out a new shower. If you have a small bathroom, consider a shower that stands alone (without a bathtub). If you don’t need a tub, the room saved by installing a freestanding shower enclosure can be used for extra storage space.

Whether you are putting in a new shower, or just want to make some upgrades to the existing shower you have, consider taking advantage of some technological advancements. Contemporary electric showers have built in heaters to bring the water to a precise temperature before being dispelled. If you are installing a brand new bathroom, it might make more sense to install one of these showers, rather than have to connect your shower to your hot water heater. A new shower head is an easy and inexpensive upgrade to make to your shower. Spinning head and the ability to aim nozzles to focus on certain areas of the body can create a feeling of a massage right at home in your shower!

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