How to Buy a Shower Module

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There may have been a time when the idea of buying a shower module never entered your mind. Now, you own a home and you’re involved in remodeling, so it’s time to learn a few things about purchasing a quality shower module.

How to buy a shower module

Tips on buying a shower module

1. Before you go shopping, decide on a budget. Show modules come in several sizes, and range in style from basic to deluxe. What you can spend will determine what you should look at. If you have a spending limit, you will save yourself much time and effort by knowing what it is before you shop.

2. Measure the space where the shower module will be located in your bathroom. If a contractor is remodeling your bathroom, he will provide you with the measurements. Otherwise, you will need a tape measure and an assistant to help you determine the width, height and depth of the location.

3. Once you have measurements and you begin to shop, you will see how the size of the space will determine the kind of shower module you choose. Of course, a narrow space necessitates a narrow shower module. A narrow shower module, in turn, means the options are fewer in regards to seating or the kind of door you can attach to the shower module. Wider shower modules have several optional additions you may want to consider.

4. It’s time to consider some of those options. Do you want a seat that lies flat against the shower module wall, only to be lowered when you need it? Or, do you want a shower module with a permanent seat built into the mold? Or two seats? You may also have the option of having more than one shower head, having the shower heads placed at several levels and of having a grip bars installed for safety.

5. Color, color, color. Since shower modules are usually made of fiberglass or acrylic, they come in an array of colors. You will find shades of white, blue, gray, green and red, as well as black. If you are having tile added to your bathroom or if you plan on finishing it off with a particular color of paint, have a paint or tile sample with you when you look at shower modules. This will help you pick one that matches your remodeling design.


Caution

Try to be home when your shower module is delivered. You want to make sure the correct module was shipped and that it was not damaged in transit.

Where to buy a shower module

Home renovation stores carry shower module brands and designs. These Web sites offer many choices—

HomePortfolio displays shower modules by style, type, shape and manufacturer.

Search the HomeCenter.com selection by manufacturer, color, material, length or width.

Have a look at what shower module manufacture Kohler has to offer. Look at models by configuration, size, color and whether they are ADA compliant.



 


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