Upgrading your shower

When it's time to shower, does your heart sink at the thought of entering a space with cracked tiles, old stained plastic, leaking or sticky taps, poor water pressure or uncontrolled spurts that catch you in the eye? Does your shower have heavy stuck door panes or a terrible grabby plastic curtain that wraps around your legs like the monster from 'The Thing'? A new shower is probably on your To Do list, and rightfully so!

Benefits of upgrading your shower

An old outdated shower can be a menace, not only to your enjoyment of the day (who wants to start the day by tackling a horrible uninviting space?) but to your health and safety, and even to the environment. The benefits of upgrading include;

• For many people the shower simply is a place to get clean, but it is also an opportunity to relax and revitalise. This is best done in a comfortable inviting space
• Your safety may be compromised by taps that are hard to adjust (and may dump very hot water on you unexpectedly), cracked and slippery surfaces, or broken heavy glass doors. This is particularly true if children are using the shower
• Your health could be at risk from bacterial and mould growths in cracks or poorly draining or badly sealed showers
• Most older shower heads as well as water heating systems are very wasteful of water and energy, making their impact on the environment and your pocket heavier than they need to be
• Use a plumber who is registered with Master Plumbers Australia to ensure quality work

The many advantages of upgrading to a better shower are a great excuse to create that more enjoyable environment for yourself and your family.

Updating your shower

Once you have made the decision to update your shower based on the many advantages of doing so, you will find that there are a multitude of options. Consider something different, like a frameless glass cubicle, or simply a lovely set of mixer taps or antique look fittings.

Updating your shower needn't mean taking out a second mortgage on the house, either. If budget is a concern, simply focus on the most important aspect of your upgrade, and replace whatever is most displeasing or non functional. A water saving shower head or instant electric heating system can save you money and help the environment. New tiles may make a world of difference, or even just replace that hideous old shower curtain with a new, non clinging one.

The benefits of an upgraded shower

The decision to upgrade all or parts of your existing shower can be a very easy one. Regardless of your budget, you can create a safer, more enjoyable and healthier shower for you and the environment in some easy ways. Whether you simply replace old taps or put in a new sliding door and some beautiful tiles, or replace the entire shower, an upgraded shower is within your means and will be sure to lift your spirits.