{"id":495,"date":"2021-09-23T12:30:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T17:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/?p=495"},"modified":"2021-09-14T12:09:26","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T17:09:26","slug":"tub-vs-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/tub-vs-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"Tub vs. Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The choice between putting in a tub or a shower just may have the most influence on the overall appearance and layout, as well as the budget, of any of the factors that go into a bathroom remodel. Assuming you don&#8217;t have enough square footage or cash to invest in both, you&#8217;ll have to choose one. Would you replace the tub with a shower stall? Or will you allow yourself enough space to go from a shower to a bathtub? Tub vs. shower might be difficult to decide, especially given that the two items have many similarities:<\/p>\n<p>Tubs can be found in a variety of designs, as with showers. Standard, claw-foot, freestanding, soaking, whirlpool, and walk-in tubs are among the options. Showers are available in stalls with doors or curtains or walk-in showers without doors or curtains.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They come in a variety of materials, too. Tubs may be built of a variety of materials, including low-cost acrylic to high-end enamel-coated cast iron. Showers are available in a range of materials, from fiberglass to costly natural stone.<\/li>\n<li>Whirlpool tubs and rainfall showerheads provide similar therapeutic water circulation options. Rainfall or waterfall shower heads may be installed on showers for a soothing flow of water. Built-in jets in Whirlpool tubs produce massaging sprays of water into the tub, while shower rain electors generate peaceful streams of water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tub and shower designs are quite different, although there are several similarities. Differences aside, tubs and showers have a lot more distinctions between them\u2014understanding them completely will prevent you from making a mistake that will waste your money. We&#8217;ll look at the advantages and disadvantages of these bathroom regulars in this section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tubs are often cheaper to install<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A shower will set you back between $450 and $10,000, while a tub costs anywhere from $400 to $8,000. Bathtubs and shower stalls are less expensive, with walk-in showers and whirlpool tubs costing more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Showers take up less space<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A typical shower stall or walk-in shower has a footprint of only nine square feet, whereas a standard-sized tub takes up roughly 13 square feet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Showers are more accessible<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many elderly, wheelchair-bound, or mobility-impaired family members may find it difficult to get into and out of a regular bathtub. They need to open the door or curtain or simply walk in and out of a curbless walk-in shower. Bathrooms with grab bars on the walls and benches are more user-friendly. However, there are walk-in tubs with a built-in door and a bench that are simple to access.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tubs are still considered essential to resale value<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to a National Association of Home Builders survey, 51% of home buyers are opposed to a master bathroom with only a shower stall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Showers use less water if you keep them short<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A low-flow showerhead uses 2.1 gallons of water per minute on average, which equals about 17 gallons for an average eight-minute shower, according to the Home Water Works project. If you have a 12-minute shower, your water consumption will be lower if you bathe in a shower than if you take the bath.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on bathroom tubs and showers, contact us at <a href=\"tel:18008339831\">1-800-833-9831<\/a>. We will be happy to help you get started on your bathroom renovations.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The choice between putting in a tub or a shower just may have the most influence on the overall appearance and layout, as well as the budget, of any of the factors that go into a bathroom remodel. 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