Why shower stalls are better

In one of our bathrooms we still have an old fashioned tub and shower combination. That's useful for a few reasons, but it comes with a host of other issues that shower stalls don't have. Here are some reasons why you should consider the shower stall and not bother with the tub combo.

1. Most people take more showers than baths. If you don't take baths, why have a tub? Even kids can be taught to shower from an early age and once they're big enough to leave the sink bath behind, put them in the shower.

2. Decorating with shower curtains is annoying. We're in the middle of this now and I have to say it's a pain. There are hundreds of different styles and color options, whereas if I just had glass shower doors for my stall then I wouldn't even need a curtain.

3. Tubs take up space. It's true, the footprint on a shower stall is much less than that of a tub, so in small bathrooms, or areas where you have a layout issue related to space you're much better off getting the stall instead of a tub.

4. Tub surrounds turn yellow after a while and need to be recaulked. The tub surround to protect your walls from water look cheap, they age quickly and need recaulking at least annually in order to keep water from getting behind there and causing problems. If your tub area is an odd size you either have to pay for custom surrounds to be built (expensive) or buy something in multiple pieces that doesn't match the styling you want.

Overall my suggestion is to get a shower stall and go for the convenience factor. They're modern, easy to clean and out of the way.