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byAlma Abell

As you consider a bathroom remodel in Rockville chances are you will scour the internet and various home decorating magazines for ideas. One of the more popular bathroom ideas is a walk in shower, and for these showers the most common material used is ceramic tile. Ceramic tile is chosen because it is long-lasting and in the event a tile is chipped or cracked in the future, it is simple to replace, assuming of course you have some spares. Ceramic tiles are available in many different colors, designs and sizes but they do have one strike against them; it is difficult to maintain the grout between the tiles. Tiled walk in showers may prove to be too expensive for some homeowners; if that is the case there are fiberglass alternatives.

When doing a bathroom remodel in Rockville the wise homeowner will consider longevity along with the initial cost. Walk in tiled showers are very durable, they can take the normal wear and tear put on them by the typical family for many years. Tile is not affected by the constant exposure to water and it can look great with nothing more than periodic cleaning to remove soap scum and hard water marks.

These features cost money and the homeowner must understand that a tiled shower is expensive. The material itself is more expensive that alternatives and it is costlier to install properly. When the bathroom is being renovated, the tile surface will be very noticeable so you want nothing but the best when it comes to installation.

Tiled shower stalls are considered as a low maintenance item in the home, this makes them ideal for those who have full days and not a great deal of time to spend on housework. These walls can be kept clean and shiny with commercial cleaning products that are available even in the grocery store. This is where the tiled walls fail through; keeping the grout clean and free of mold between the tiles is difficult. It is not difficult to keep the grout clean, but if mold takes hold, and it can do so quickly, this can be difficult to get rid of.

When it is all said and done, most homeowners opt for a tiled walk in shower stall because it will give years of good service and there are so many colors and designs available unlike fiberglass which is available in limited color choices.

Many people who remodel a bathroom in Rockville choose to have a tiled walk in shower installed. For ideas and prices you are invited to contact American Bath Inc.