3 Ways To Update Your Shower on A Budget

Your shower should be your personal oasis, not an eyesore. A shower that is outdated or riddled with cracked tiles brings down the look of your bathroom. And it could cause your home’s value to plummet.

When it comes to shower remodeling, you have many different options. But which one is the best?

Today, we compare three common types of shower remodeling types and help you choose the right one for you.

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3 Options To Update Your Shower

Option 1: Refinishing

If you don’t want to break the bank on replacing your shower, refinishing is a great option.

It allows you to repair your shower’s condition without making major renovations. Refinishing fixes cosmetic issues like yellowed surfaces and cracked tiles.

Pros

– More Affordable
On average, refinishing a shower or bathtub costs $478, with a range of $334 and $628. When you compare this to the $10,000 price tag that comes with remodeling, refinishing is a cost-effective option.

– Takes Less Time
A complete shower renovation can take weeks. However, refinishing is usually completed in less than three days.

– You Can DIY It
Depending on your handy skills, refinishing is a project you can complete on your own. There are a few online instructional guides that will help you through the process.

Cons
– Can Become Worn Over Time

A refinished shower will start to show signs of wear and tear after 5 to 10 years — depending on how often you use your bathroom.

– You Need to Leave Your Home

The chemicals and substances involved in refinishing can be dangerous. So, everyone in your home will have to leave the home for a couple hours to let it ventilate.

– Shower Must Be in Good Repair
If your shower is in a state of severe disrepair, then refinishing won’t help restore it. Refinishing offers cosmetic repairs only. Therefore, you can’t change shower fixtures.

– Colors and options are limited.

Your tile pattern remains the same and there are only a few colro options to choose from.

Option 2: Fiberglass Panels

There’s nothing worse than the sight of grime. Ceramic tile grout is known to collect scum and grime.

Fiberglass wall panels are waterproof and are strong enough to be fitted inside the shower without grout.

Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of fiberglass shower panels:

Pros
Quick and Easy to Install
For fiberglass panel installation, all you need are the panels, adhesive, and some simple woodworking equipment. Simple, right?

Cost-Effective
When you purchase them in a kit, shower wall panels are cheaper than tiles. Of course, the price depends on the type of panels you get. If you want luxury shower panels, expect to shell out more money.

Leak-Resistant
Since shower wall panels are non-porous, they’re resistant to leaks, mold, and mildew.

Cons
Limited Choices Compared to Tiles
Your options are limited when it comes to fiberglass panels. With tile, you can choose from a wider range of sizes, textures, and designs.

One Damaged Board Requires Complete
If one area of the wall gets damaged, you will have to replace the entire thing. Unlike tile, you can just replace the broken tile.

Option 3: Acrylic Panels

An acrylic bath system that is custom-made using your existing shower or bath measurements.

It’s an affordable and hassle-free option compared to the other methods on this list. Homeowners praise how fast and easy the process is.

Bath Planet’s products are durable. Unlike tile and fiberglass fibers, the acrylic doesn’t chip or damage easily.

With the Bath Planet system, you have more designs to choose from. It comes in a huge variety of colors, textures, and styles.

Here are few more benefits to getting a Bath Planet System:

Limited Lifetime Warranty
If something goes wrong with your Bath Planet products, the company will replace, repair, or refund it. This keeps your shower looking brand new with no cost to you.

Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval
When Good Housekeeping backs a product, you know it’s the real deal. The publication praised it for changing the bathroom remodeling industry for the better.