When it comes to choosing the perfect shower for your bathroom remodel, the decision between acrylic and tile showers can significantly impact the overall look, functionality, and maintenance requirements. While tile showers have long been popular, acrylic showers have emerged as a superior option in our humble opinion. Let's explore the numerous advantages of acrylic showers over tile showers, highlighting the drawbacks of tile to showcase why acrylic is the best choice for your bathroom. (*At BathNow we also offer laminate walls for our showers, allowing for more style options. But for this comparison, our acrylic has much of the same qualities as our laminate offerings.)
Enhanced Durability: Acrylic showers are designed to withstand the test of time. The solid surface of acrylic resists chipping, cracking, and staining, ensuring long-lasting durability and maintaining their aesthetic appeal. On the other hand, tiles are susceptible to cracks, grout discoloration, and potential water damage, requiring frequent repairs and maintenance to keep them looking their best.
Water Resistance and Mold Prevention: Acrylic showers offer excellent water resistance due to their seamless construction. The absence of grout lines, which are prone to moisture infiltration and mold growth in tile showers, makes acrylic showers significantly easier to clean and maintain. With simple regular cleaning, acrylic showers remain hygienic and free from the persistent battles against mold and mildew that tile showers often require. Our materials are anti-microbial, unlike tile. We also construct our showers and tubs to be reinforced with no less than 5 layers of materials in the corners beyond the stud wall, and everything overlaps the base pan flanges. This creates an impossible-to-leak barrier.
Quicker Installation: Acrylic showers take the lead when it comes to installation convenience. Unlike tile showers that require days or weeks to build, acrylic showers can be built much quicker due to factors such as lighter materials, larger panels, and experienced installers. This makes acrylic showers a more efficient and hassle-free option. Although we've remodeled many complex baths and showers in Chattanooga, Knoxville, North Carolina, and North Georgia that have taken many days or longer; most shower and bath remodels only take a day or two.
Low Maintenance: Acrylic showers are incredibly low maintenance compared to tile showers. With a non-porous surface, they are naturally resistant to soap scum, grime, and stains. Cleaning acrylic showers is as easy as using a mild, non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth, making upkeep a breeze. Conversely, tile showers demand regular scrubbing of grout lines, sealing, and re-grouting to prevent discoloration and keep them looking fresh.
Design Versatility: Acrylic showers offer a wide range of design options to suit your personal style and bathroom aesthetics. They are available in various colors, patterns, and textures, allowing you to achieve the desired look without the limitations of tile selection. Acrylic showers can also mimic the appearance of tile, providing the aesthetic appeal without the maintenance drawbacks.
Accessibility and Safety: Acrylic showers provide a safer bathing experience, especially for individuals with limited mobility or disabilities. They can be customized with built-in grab bars, built-in seating, and non-slip surfaces to enhance safety and accessibility. Tile showers, with their uneven surfaces and potential for slippery grout lines, can pose a higher risk of slips and falls.
Cost-Effectiveness: Acrylic showers are a cost-effective option for your bathroom remodel. While initial costs may vary depending on the size and customization, acrylic showers generally have lower installation and maintenance costs compared to tile showers. The reduced need for repairs, sealing, and grout maintenance saves you money in the long run.
Acrylic showers clearly outshine tile showers in several key aspects, making them the superior choice for your bathroom remodel. With easy installation, enhanced durability, water resistance, low maintenance, design versatility, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness, acrylic showers offer a winning combination of style, functionality, and long-term value. Choose acrylic or laminate showers from your favorite bath remodeler, BathNow of Chattanooga to elevate your bathing experience and enjoy a beautiful, hassle-free shower for years to come!
Enjoy this video of a tile shower that demo'd a while back. We go over a lot of the water damage that we often see when tearing out tile.
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