Updating Your Bathroom Shower or Tub in Ann Arbor, MI?

Before and After Bathtub acrylic

How do you know when your bathroom needs to be updated?

A good rule of thumb: Every ten years, evaluate your bathroom for updates and upgrades. There is more that just the visual appeal when it comes to new bathwraps before and after an installation

Styles and colors are always changing. Are you old enough to remember the 70’s — when everything wood was moving to light colors, like oak and beech? Suddenly, it was out with the dark colors! In the 1990’s, the trend was reversed and the dark wood was back in vogue. Today, it’s natural stone.

Lighting fixtures, tile, faucets, and flooring can suffer the same fate. More than style, however, consider the condition of your bathroom. Many older tub surrounds were made with inferior plastics that show stains and wear. Baths and showers with old tile and grout often have cracks; they’ve become unsightly and unhealthy with stubborn mold and mildew.

There’s a simpler way to update your shower or tub with current products that will keep their “like new” finish for years. While you’re looking at your tub, consider why many people are opting out of ceramic tile and porous natural stone.

shower acrylic before after

Q: I really like ceramic tile and want to update our shower. What do you recommend?

A: Ceramic tile is old school. Along with natural stone, it is hard to keep clean and requires continual routine maintenance.

Here is the main problem with ceramic tile in your shower or bathtub: Three days after installation, when the grout finally has dried out completely it must be sealed with a grout sealer designed specifically for the type of grout used.  

Three days after install, the installing fabricator is LONG gone and is unlikely to return to the job.  So the grout lines never get sealed properly, plus they are supposed to be resealed every six months or so. People rarely complete this important step because they don’t know, it’s too much work, or life gets busy.  

Because the grout lines never were sealed properly they attract dirt, mold, and mildew and that is why struggle trying to keep the grout lines clean. Dirt, mildew, and mold may land on the acrylic surface but will not penetrate it, so it is easily wiped off for a clean, smooth surface. Imagine not having to scrub and toil with grout lines anymore!  

What do you recommend for use in the bath or shower area?

As a Professional bath updating company, we recommend a beautiful and durable product: acrylic.  

What is an acrylic shower or bath? Should you use acrylic or fiberglass for you bathroom? An acrylic shower or bath is a type of fixture made from acrylic, a durable and lightweight plastic material. These fixtures are popular in bathrooms due to their affordability, ease of maintenance, and versatility in design options. Acrylic showers and baths are known for their smooth surface, which resists stains and scratches, and they are relatively easy to install compared to other materials like tile or stone.

Benefits of an acrylic shower or bathtub:

  • Easy to clean because it cannot stain
  • Very low maintenance
  • Comes in many patterns and colors
  • Designs with faux grout lines that enhance the appearance of the walls aesthetically, without the extensive requirements for upkeep
  • Warm to the touch, unlike ceramic tile which pulls heat away from the body.
  • Slip resistant even when wet
  • Not porous so it cannot attract dirt, mildew or mold  
  • Can be completed in about a day!

When it comes to remodeling your bathroom, choose acrylic bath showers to make your life easier and your bathroom more aesthetically appealing.

Contact us for a no-obligation in-home estimate for your tub or shower makeover.

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Financing Terms: Subject to credit approval. Consult with our design team for more details. Vacation Voucher- Offer valid on projects in the bath space valued $10,000 or more, Gutters/GH, $5,000 or more, voucher delivered on purchase, install and full payment. Offers expires on 11/30/24. Consult with our design team for more details.

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Offer Details: Labor Discount Terms: New orders only. Offer not valid on previous sales or estimates and cannot be combined with other offers. CBL: 2102182001. Financing Terms: Subject to credit approval. Consult with our design team for more details. Vacation Voucher- Offer valid on projects in the bath space valued $10,000 or more, Gutters/GH, $5,000 or more, voucher delivered on purchase, install and full payment. Offers expires on 11/30/24. Consult with our design team for more details.

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"This was our second experience with Atlas. The shower in our last home was truly a primary selling feature. We returned to Atlas because of the quality of the job and the professionalism of the install. We were happy to see the same installers we had at our other house three years ago arrive here today. Chad and Bill did an excellent job. We received the same professionalism and quality we expected. They arrived with all the materials they would need, no hidden surprises, quality materials. They truly live up to everything they promise!"

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"Chris and Brandon did a great job on my Kitchen, I love how it looks! Chris had to come back to fix some things and he fixed all of it."

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"Recently, Atlas Home Improvement finished the second phase of my bathroom remodel. Matt and Chad were here every morning on time, stated in their morning phone call. They were friendly, efficient, knew their job and the job site was always in order and clean. They even went out of their way to make sure I was aware of all aspects of the job. They were GREAT!!! This is a great company!!! Very clean and considerate while putting in my new shower. Time the sales consultant was wonderful and really listened to what I want and was never pushy or tried to sell me something I didn't want. David did a wonderful job installing my shower. Great product they sell. I recommend this company highly!"

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"Dave put in a stair lift for me and I was very, very pleased with the whole experience. He assessed the situation with an eye on my safety and recommended changing the side of the staircase the lift was to be installed on. He did the installation quietly and quickly and without creating any mess. And he made sure I understood how the equipment worked and watched me test ride it. I could not have been more satisfied with the whole process. I would highly recommend Atlas to any senior looking to modify their home so that they can age in place."

– Dorrie R.

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"We were experiencing temperature problems with our brand new walk-in tub, in that the temperature would not get very hot. After a call to Atlas we were scheduled by the office staff for an appointment within 2 days, which we very much appreciated. Dave arrived on time and immediately diagnosed the problem - and he quickly fixed it. Dave was very professional, pleasant, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our problem has now been fixed! Thank you Atlas for having such a great installation, office, and repair staff."

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"We had our shower completely re-done by Dave. It was a custom job that involved replacing a sub floor and some plumbing issues. They were friendly, hard workers, our shower turned out perfect! I strongly recommend Atlas Home Improvement they stand by their work!"

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