Complete bathroom renovation by Bath R Us transforming a mildewed and dated shower-tub combo into a gorgeous walk-in shower

By Patricia Nugent

Along with the many homeowners who renovated their master bathrooms this year, Michael Thompson and his wife decided to pull the plug on their dated and decrepit bathtub and opt for a magazine-cover-worthy walk-in shower. The team from Bath R Us recently finished the dramatic metamorphosis seen here.

According to Houzz, there are pros and cons to consider when asking the should-the tub-stay-or-go question.

Most adults prefer showers to baths. If you’re in that segment of the population, then a tub in your master is clearly a waste of space.

Since families with young children prefer a tub, real estate professionals consulted for the story recommended a home have “at least one bathtub so you don’t limit the pool of potential buyers when you go to sell.”

“I was astounded.”
Michael and his wife had wanted to redo their bathroom for the past three or four years. Being around the home more due to the pandemic spurred them to finally pull the trigger.

He says they were concerned with the significant amount of mold seeping through the walls and the crevices surrounding the dilapidated almond-colored tub.

“I couldn’t wait to get rid of it and have a new walk-in shower,” he says. “What I was looking for was to have the work done as quickly as possible, with the least amount of construction. And that’s what happened. Kenny came out and explained the process. He was very knowledgeable. There were so many options to choose from with the new shower.”

In the end, Michael says the results were excellent.

“I was astounded,” he says. “The job was wiped out in two days. It was crazy, there was no dust nor dirt. Everything was handled professionally. We loved it and everyone we show it to loves it. Several folks have already signed up with Bath R Us just after seeing our new bathroom.”

The Power of a Novel Niche
Over the past year, Bath R Us has enjoyed explosive growth with one amazed customer after another. The niche, just-right formula of bathrooms-only renovations that are luxurious yet affordable, completed in just a few days, has earned them accolades.

“Most contractors think of the bathroom as an after-thought as part of a bigger renovation,” says founder Chad Howman. “I decided that if I could find the right suppliers of tubs and showers and find ways to put a whole-room renovation together, people in our area would appreciate it.”

Chad ended up partnering with an American company that makes ultra-durable, high-tech polymer materials. Bath R Us can install showers that look like gorgeous marble, granite, quartz and subway tiles along with the sinks, cabinetry, toilets, fixtures, flooring and lighting to go with them.

“Following the convenient in-home consultation, going over samples with the client, and then following up with the installation—which usually only takes three to four days—our jobs run like clockwork,” he says. “We take pride in bringing our clients’ dream bathrooms to life.”

The word that pops up consistently in all the five-star reviews? Professionalism. “What people appreciate about the Bath R Us team is our synergy,” Chad says. “We’ve all been in the business for a long time and work together with expertise to craft a world-class experience for our customers.”

Headquartered in Medina, Bath R Us services homes throughout Ohio. They are accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Call 440-457-0101 to schedule a free estimate or visit BathRUs.com to see more dramatic before and after photos of bathroom makeovers. And check out their Facebook page featuring lots of fabulous links for design inspiration.