Every home has a bathroom. This is a room in which many homeowners take great pride in creating a relaxing atmosphere. There was a time when tubs and shower stalls were simple, basic and designed for just getting clean. Today, there are so many different kinds of showers and accessories that you can create a nice comfortable bathroom or a spa-like environment so you can get clean and relieve the stress. The costs for such a project can range from under $200 to thousands of dollars. Here are some examples of what's available for tub and shower enclosures and the vast array of fixtures and accessories.
Oxygenic shower heads - This will take your shower time from good to fabulous since this kind of shower head gives you 30% more water pressure over standard heads.
Thermostatic valves - If you've ever been showering and blasted with hot or cold water, you'll like the option of setting the temperature with a thermostatic valve to help maintain a steady flow of "just right" water temperatures.
Tub Enclosures - There are many ways to design showers with tub enclosures. There are many types of enclosures that usually include pans in various sizes and walls. You can typically find them in various materials like glass or PVC. Enclosures come in many sizes and shapes from corner space-saving units to elaborate luxury units.
Walk In Tubs - These are used for people with problems getting into and out of the bathtub. They are a safer option for the handicapped and the elderly. They usually come with a handheld shower head. Americana has the American and the Presidential series in this type of bathtub.
Electric and Power units - The electric and power shower units attach to the wall of your shower/tub and provide temperature stabilization and complete control of timing, temperature and water pressure. Galaxy is a brand that produces quality electric and power shower units like the Aqua 1000 (electric) and the G1000LX (power). Mira is also a good brand name in these types of units as well as digital mixer showers.
Aside from the above options, there are also luxury spa style units that provide everything from cascading waterfalls to steam sauna options.
When you are researching various types of tubs, showers and spare parts consider some of the name brands like Kohler, Moen, Delta, American Standard, and Price Pfister. This way you know you are getting quality fixtures, enclosures and parts for your bathroom.
Dave Gorski writes about showers at: http://www.showersfacts.com
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