Shower Options – What’s Right for Your Bathroom Renovation?

If you're planning a bathroom renovation in the Kitchener / Waterloo region, one of the biggest choices you'll face is your shower setup. In this article, we’ll break down the three most common types of shower systems and help you figure out which one might be the best fit for your home.

🧰 Option 1: Pre-Built Shower Kits

Pre-built kits are a great choice if you're looking for a fast, affordable, and low-maintenance solution. They come in standard sizes and include all the pieces: the base, walls, and glass door.

Pros:

• Most budget-friendly

• Easy to clean and maintain

• Installation is quicker, which can reduce labour costs

Cons:

• Limited in size and design

• May not fit well in non-standard layouts

Pre-built kits are ideal for secondary bathrooms, rental properties, or anyone trying to keep costs down without sacrificing function.

🧱 Option 2: Tiled Showers (Custom Built)

Tiled showers are popular for a reason—they look great and can be fully customized to your space and style.

Pros:

• Fully customizable size and design

• Wide variety of tile styles, colours, and layouts

• High-end appearance adds resale value

Cons:

• More expensive due to labour and materials

• Longer to install

• Requires maintenance like sealing grout and cleaning tile lines

A tiled shower is a great choice if you want a standout feature or are renovating a master bathroom in your Kitchener home.

🧪 Option 3: Acrylic or Composite Panels

This is the “middle ground” between pre-built and tiled showers. Acrylic and composite wall panels offer more style options and quality without the high cost of tile.

Pros:

• Cleaner, sleeker look than basic kits

• More design choices than you might think

• Easier to install and maintain than tile

Cons:

• Not as customizable as tile

• Still more expensive than basic kits

These are a great option for someone who wants a modern look but doesn’t want to deal with grout or a fully custom build.

🛁 Final Thoughts

There’s no single “best” option—it really depends on your budget, style, and the layout of your bathroom. At KW Renovations, we help homeowners in the Kitchener-Waterloo area make the right choice for their space and needs. Whether you're going for simple and functional or sleek and luxurious, we’ve done it all.

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