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- Reason 1. You are on a budget
- Reason 2. Limited space or non-standard bathroom layout
- Reason 3. You need versatility
- Reason 4. Do you have a small child or dog
- Reason 5. You are not ready to devote a lot of time to cleaning the bathroom.
- Reason 6. You are not ready to carry out repairs and replacements at the first breakdown
When this bright moment comes – repairs in the bathroom – the first thing to decide on is where we will wash. Bath or shower?
In this matter, you should in no way focus on fashion, but on your own preferences. But there are also objective things: the size of the bathroom, its layout, features of communications. The renovation specialists have compiled a list of the main reasons why it is worth abandoning the idea of putting a shower stall.
Reason 1. You are on a budget
Many people think that a shower stall is a good option for a budget renovation. However, this is not quite true. Quality shower cabins are comparable in cost to top-end bathtubs. At the same time, the simplest shower stall will cost more than an ordinary bathtub. If the question of price is of paramount importance, then buying a bathroom will help to save on repairs.
Reason 2. Limited space or non-standard bathroom layout
This is indeed one of the most important points to pay attention to. Unfortunately, not everyone has large rooms, and even when combining a toilet and a bathroom during the renovation, the area of the bathroom remains rather limited. Many people believe that there is not enough space, which means that only a shower stall should be installed. But today, many manufacturers of bathtubs offer bathtubs of various sizes, and most importantly, of various shapes. These bathtubs can be installed in any space. But shower cabins are mostly square and rectangular. And that’s the problem.
Reason 3. You need versatility
It’s good when you have several bathrooms in your apartment or house, or one really big one, where you can place both a shower and a bath. If you choose between the two options, keep in mind that the shower stall only allows you to take a shower. You can’t take a bath with a cabin, but a bath allows you to do both. In addition, many people think that a shower stall can reduce the amount of water consumed. But taking a short shower in the shower stall costs the same as taking a shower in the bathroom. Taking a full bath of water is comparable to a long hot shower for the price of a long hot shower, but in terms of the level of pleasure a hot bath is definitely superior to a shower.
Reason 4. Do you have a small child or dog
If you already have or are planning a small child, you really need a bath. A shower stall does not replace bathing a child in a bathtub. This is a nightly ritual for the next 6-7 years and a quick rinse in the shower cannot replace it. The same goes for families with medium or large dogs. Washing your paws in the shower stall will not be very convenient, but you need to wash them at least 2 times a day. In this case, a bath is not even a choice, but a daily necessity.
Reason 5. You are not ready to devote a lot of time to cleaning the bathroom.
A shower stall or a bathtub must not only be installed – it must be cleaned and tidied up. Consider how much time you or your loved ones are willing to spend keeping the bathroom clean. It is not difficult to estimate the surface area of a shower cabin with glass partitions and a bathtub with an ordinary curtain.
Reason 6. You are not ready to carry out repairs and replacements at the first breakdown
We are all people: we drop, scratch, break. That is why you need to think about what to do and how to fix the plumbing if something happens to it. The bathtub is fairly easy to repair – any scratches can be polished. That is why manufacturers do not lie when they say that the bathtub will serve you for many years without any problems – until the next major overhaul. Shower trays, which are made of plastic, are often beyond repair. This means that they need to be completely changed, and this will require a considerable additional budget. If nothing is repaired, mold, dirt and yellowness may appear in the scratched areas.