Your shower is something that you use daily to stay nice and clean. That is why when it comes to remodeling your bathroom, you need to consider what you do with your shower carefully. Your shower needs to be functional and beautiful, as well.
Be Aware of Hidden Issues
When you are remodeling a shower, always assume that there could be something unpleasant lurking behind the walls of your current shower. Your shower is filled with water daily, and if water got behind your shower somehow, that could mean you have water damage or mold to deal with.
Although this isn't always the case, when dealing with a shower remodel, you always want to add a little wiggle room into your budget to deal with issues that are hiding behind the wall of your current shower. That way, you will have the budget to address any issues and still get the remodeling experience you are looking for.
Protect Against Water
As you work to rebuild your shower, ensure you are working with a shower remodeling contractor who does things correctly. You will want to install a waterproof wall backing system to ensure that your new shower is a closed-cell that water will not get through. Installing the right behind-the-scenes system can go a long way towards ensuring that this happens.
Consider Your Design Style for Shower Walls
When it comes to remodeling your shower walls, you can install a simple grout-free shower panel. A grout-free shower panel is a flat, generally white or cream tone surface that is minimalist in nature but strong and durable.
Or, if you are looking for something a little more visually stimulating, you can install tile for the shower walls. Just remember that tile will be more labor-intensive to keep clean than a flat shower panel.
Consider Desire for Openness for Shower Doors
Finally, you need to consider what type of shower doors you want to install. Clear glass shower doors are increasingly popular, as they allow for the flow of light into the shower space, and they can make your overall bathroom feel larger and more spacious.
If a clear glass shower door feels a little lacking in privacy for you, consider installing a frosted shower glass door. They take a little more effort to clean, but they allow light while giving you a little more privacy.
When remodeling your shower, leave room in your budget for the unexpected. Be sure to protect against water by installing a waterproof backing system before installing the wall you want. For simple cleaning, a shower panel is a good choice. For a more detailed space, tile can look stunning.
