Choices In Bathroom Shower Stalls
Not many of us today would consider the original and rather primitive process of stepping under a waterfall to take our daily shower. While our culture loves the relaxation a shower can provide, dumping jars of cold water over our heads is not that appealing either. And unlike the Greeks and Romans, most of us want to take our daily cleaning routine in the privacy of our own homes and bathrooms. The convenience of bathroom shower stalls cannot be overstated, and the variety available today is pretty amazing.
For those who like the freedom of simply walking into their bathroom shower stalls, especially those for whom mobility is an issue, Lasco offers a 4 piece shower unit that will fit in a 4 ft or 5 ft alcove. Because it is lightweight and comes in easy-to-manage packaging, it is easy to install from the front. Repairs to fixtures, should they ever become necessary, are also easily accomplished. The high gloss durable gel-coat does away with any unattractive sense of institutionalism. This Roman unit has neither doors or curtains to fuss with, but you can order an optional foot ledge, seating, toiletry shelves, and a grabber for extra support.
Lowes has an Aqua Glass unit that works perfectly in small bathrooms. Only 32″wide, 32.6″ deep, and 78.6″ high, as bathroom shower stalls go, this one delivers a lot of functionality. Model #313232DC00 is affordable too at about $320.00. The nice thing about this unit is that it comes in a variety of five different colors and has that same high gloss gel-coat finish that makes it look so durable and attractive. Two integral soap ledges complete the package.
For those looking for bathroom shower stalls that are freestanding or corner units, the Aqua offers a 34″ round shower kit, Model #422010 that has a contoured aluminum frame. Its sliding door and panel are constructed of high impact polystyrene. A heavy duty high gloss wall with a 6 inch base make this a very sturdy unit. It also comes with a footrest and three shelves, for showering convenience. Whether you choose an acrylic, glass, or aluminum model, freestanding, corner, enclosed, or Roman, there is a shower unit to fit your needs and space. You really don’t have to go looking for a waterfall or a good friend with a jug of water, and, thankfully, you no longer have to make a trip down to the public baths early each morning. We’ve come a long way.