Shower Remodel Regrets: What Homeowners Wish They’d Avoided Part 2

You’re ready for a new shower, but you’re afraid of making choices you won’t like in the long run. After all, the most expensive shower remodel is the one you have to do twice! What should you look out for and how can you avoid designing a shower you’ll regret long-term?

At ZINTEX, our design consultants work hard to help homeowners make choices they’ll love for years to come. We’ve worked with countless homeowners who are looking to fix past shower remodeling mistakes. Read on as we share part 2 of some of the most common regrets homeowners wish they had avoided the first time they remodeled their showers. 

Table of Contents

•  Designing a Shower for Today and Not Tomorrow 
• Making Changes That Don’t Maximize Space in a Small Bathroom
• Getting a Tub to Shower Conversion with No Other Bathtubs in the House
• Overlooking Shower Remodel Warranties
• Hiring the Cheapest Bathroom Remodeler Near Them

Designing a Shower for Today and Not Tomorrow

Right now, all you can think about is the glaring issues with your current shower. You’d give anything to just get rid of that moldy grout and cracked tile.

You might as well take the fastest, simplest shower remodel possible, right?

Homeowners who remodel their shower without thinking about future needs are often some of the first to need premature remodeling down the line. For example, they may need to go back in and install grab bars or bench seating to accommodate changing mobility needs.

The solution: With durable materials like acrylic shower wall panels and quality craftsmanship, your shower could last 15 to 20 years before you’d need to start thinking about replacing it. Talk to your design consultant about how to build a shower that fits your future plans, whether those plans involve selling your home, expanding your family, or aging in place.

Making Changes That Don’t Maximize Space in a Small Bathroom

You’ve always dreamed of having a spa-like bathroom, and the first thing that comes to mind is a spacious soaking tub.

Sure, your bathroom already feels a little difficult to navigate, but maybe having a more inviting tub will make it a more functional space.

Unfortunately, countless homeowners have made the mistake of remodeling their tub or shower around a vision they already have, rather than customizing their remodel to the actual space they’re working with. Not only does something like a large tub in a small bathroom take up too much space, but in cramped quarters, it can be difficult to keep that tub clean.

The solution: Adapt your vision to your small bathroom. For example, you may be able to get that soaking tub if you replace your double vanity with a single basin. Alternatively, you can use custom fixtures to create a spa-like walk-in shower that takes up half the space of a tub.

Getting a Tub to Shower Conversion with No Other Bathtubs in the House

Walk-in showers really are one of the most popular bathroom remodels these days, and for good reason.

They’re sleek, modern, and easy to maintain. Plus, as we already mentioned, they can be designed with a smaller footprint than a tub-and-shower combo, freeing up space for other bathroom features or better functionality.

The problem is that some homeowners jump on the tub-to-shower conversion without considering that they’re giving up the only bathtub in their home.

The solution: Having no tub in the house isn’t inherently a problem for all homeowners, but make sure you really consider the impact. You may want to opt for a tub replacement instead if you are planning on having kids, enjoy a relaxing soak every once in a while, or want to sell in the near future.

Overlooking Shower Remodel Warranties

You’re focused on designing your new shower and getting it installed. You’re not thinking about the possibility of a part breaking in a year or the adhesive failing in five years.

Shouldn’t hiring a reputable company with great manufacturing partners eliminate those possibilities?

Many homeowners have discovered the hard way that the warranties that came with their new shower don’t really do much. They’re pretty sure the damage they’re noticing should be fixed by their remodeler free of charge, but it turns out their warranty expired after a year or didn’t really cover much in the first place.

The solution: Don’t underestimate the importance of a warranty. Read up on a bathroom remodeling company’s warranty before your design consultation, and ask questions before you sign your contract.

Hiring the Cheapest Bathroom Remodeler Near Them

Budget is one of the most important factors for you as you plan your bathroom remodel.

There can’t be that much of a difference between the bathroom remodeler who can install a $5,000 acrylic shower and the remodeler who can install a $15,000 acrylic shower, can there?

Homeowners who hire the cheapest bathroom remodeling company near them often end up eating those costs and investing in the more costly upgrade within a few short years. This is because in order to keep costs below industry averages, cheap bathroom remodelers are usually using poor quality materials and shower insert kits or hiring inexperienced, unlicensed installers.

The solution: Don’t base your remodel on the price tag alone. Talk to different bathroom remodeling companies and look at their reviews to make sure you really understand what you’re getting at each price point.

Learn More About Acrylic Shower Systems with ZINTEX Remodeling Group

You deserve a shower remodeling experience that you feel good about and that leaves you with a shower you love to use. Now, you know some of the most common regrets homeowners have after investing in a new shower. More importantly, you have the tools to avoid making those same mistakes.

At ZINTEX Remodeling, we don’t want you to base your decision to use our services on our word, alone. Take a look at what real homeowners have to say about their experience partnering with ZINTEX.