Convenience In The Bathroom With A One Piece Shower Tub
You will find that most people will either prefer a bathtub or a shower; mostly they will want both for their own bathrooms. If the bathroom is a reasonable size, then there will usually be space for a bathtub and a separate shower area or shower enclosure of some sort. If it is a small bathroom though it can be a great space saver to have a combination of tub and shower in one place. That is one reason a one piece shower tub may be a useful option. Even with a separate shower enclosure some people may still like a shower with their tub, so the tub/shower combination could conveniently provide a second shower.
Whatever your reason for wanting a one piece shower tub you are fortunate with the number of choices available to you today. The modern tub/shower combination is relatively easy to find; however, even if you find the perfect model for your taste and budget there is one critical and practical issue to think about before you make any commitment to purchase. That is, can you get the single piece tub/shower through the outside door of your home and after that up any stairs, round any corner and through the bathroom door. One reason the one piece shower and shower/tub combination is often used more in new construction is because you can allow for its size as the house is designed and built.
Where can you find a one piece shower tub? This is definitely one purchase that is best made locally if at all possible from a hardware store or bathroom showroom. Not only check the quality better but you may get assistance in checking your house will have the necessary access. However, the internet is a good place to check out what is available and you may find what you want and be able to search for your nearest dealer for that particular product.
Some one piece shower retailers have their own web sites. An example of this is Keidel, where you can see a nice selection of one piece tub/showers from Kohler, Lasco and Aker. They offer fiberglass/gelcoat units, with models such as the Kohler Veracruz, the Lasco 2543 (both in fiberglass) and the Aker ACTS-60 Acrylic.