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4 Reasons to Consider A Shower Pan for Your Next Bathroom Remodel

Installing a new shower can be a headache even for the most experienced designer or DIY remodeler. You may find out all too quickly that you need to take out an entire wall or redirect the plumbing before you can even begin to install the new unit. To make matters worse, a shower install can […]

Solid Wood Backing Make Bestbath® Showers Strong and Durable

Showers are not all alike. In fact, it’s what you can’t see inside shower walls that sets Bestbath showers above the rest: walls built with fully integrated wood backing to provide strength, durability, and unlimited—and reliable—grab bar and accessory placement. Added Strength, Added Durability Showers sold at most big box stores are typically made of […]

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ADA Bathroom Requirements Make Bestbath Reveal a Huge Help for Design & Safety

Selecting the Proper Shower Threshold

Greg Wells, Bestbath's director of marketing and communications explains the differences between a beveled threshold and a traditional (or bullnose) threshold.

2 Mini Makeover Ideas to Refresh Your Bathroom’s Look

by Patricia Lee, Houzz Contributor When walking through staged or model homes, I love to see a clean, beautifully styled bathroom — it makes me feel relaxed, as if I were at the spa. But as a professional organizer, I see a lot of real homes, making me well aware that most of us don’t […]

Organize the Family Bathroom Once and for All

by Danyelle Mathews, Houzz Contributor Teaching children the art of being organized from an early age is the safest way to save your sanity if you have a type A personality, like me. One of the rooms in our home that can get out-of-hand crazy is the bathroom. Toothpaste, lotions, tissue and towels can easily get […]

6 Popular Trends Popping Up in Powder Rooms

by Becky Harris Houzz Contributor A powder room is usually the smallest room in the house, but it’s often the biggest design opportunity. Because it hides behind a closed door, it’s a chance to do something starkly different from the rest of the home. Here are the 6 most popular powder room photos uploaded to Houzz […]

How to Elevate Your Bathroom With the Right Windows

by Jess McBride Houzz Contributor The bathroom has advanced far beyond its humble functional roots. Since the medieval era, when the garderobe, or toilet, brought the outhouse in from the cold, these intimate spaces have grown in sophistication to become stylish, spa-inspired havens for spiritual renewal and self-expression. A well-placed and beautifully designed window can […]

12 Features That Bring Summery Goodness Into the Bathroom

by By Laura Gaskill Houzz Contributor Whether you’re decking out your beach house or just wish you were, here are 12 little things you can do to bring a touch of summer to the bath. Pour yourself some spa water, crank up the ocean sounds and read on. 1. Succulents Sculptural succulents are easy to care […]

How to Make Room for the Perfect Powder Room

by By Steven Randel Houzz Contributor At one time a luxury found only in grand homes, the powder room has become a staple in new American residences. When planned for new construction, they are often given ample space. But when you want to fit one in during a remodel or into an addition, you may have […]

Historic Projects Face Challenges of Sizing and Requirements When Upgrading

Project Summary Upgrading older facilities, particularly historic projects, with modern bathroom fixtures and amenities can bring much needed aesthetic, maintenance, and safety relief. But it’s not without challenges. Changes in standard sizing over the years and new accessibility and code requirements can make fitting today’s products into older spaces difficult. Code requirements, which become more […]

High-End Gym Replaces Showers with High-End Maintenance-Free Solutions

The Scenario When Healthquest, an upscale gym in Flemington, N.J., started remodeling its locker rooms, the company had specific requirements in mind: The new showers needed to not only complement the high-end design of the fitness center, but also be low maintenance with no water penetration issues in grout and tile areas. Problems with previous […]

Simple Pleasures: The Art of the Bath

by By Laura Gaskill Houzz Contributor The ritual of bathing has been used for health and relaxation since ancient times. Today, a relaxing bath is a simple pleasure still worth making time for. Here are ways to elevate this routine to an art with scents, salts, refreshing tubside sips and more. Add a bathtub shelf. A […]

The Dream Home Checklist for Homeowners Who Plan to Age in Place

Hunting for a house that will work for you now and allow you to stay safely and comfortably in your home as you grow older is no easy feat. If you’re looking to age in place, consider putting these 10 things on your home buying wish list to ensure you can happily stay in your […]

10 Ways to Expose a Bathroom to Light Without Sacrificing Your Privacy

by By Dominic Bagnato Houzz Contributor Bathrooms have evolved to such an extent that they are no longer considered utilitarian rooms just for maintaining hygiene. Many of us now aspire to have a bathroom that feels like a haven worthy of a five-star resort, and why shouldn’t we? The glamorous minimalist bathrooms we see in design […]

WaterStopper™ Stops Wet Floors

Bestbath showers are manufactured to exact specifications to ensure safety and to ensure that the water drains properly. For added security, we recommend installing the WaterStopper to keep the water where it belongs – inside the shower. Effectively containing water in a zero entry or barrier-free shower is critical to keeping floors dry and bathers […]

Bestbath Color Options: If You Can Imagine It, We Can Create It.

Bestbath offers hundreds of color options — including custom matching and Molten Stone™ granite finishes — to match any decor or architectural style. Whatever your design vision, we can make it happen… beautifully. All Bestbath showers and tubs come “standard” in ever-popular white, as well as biscuit, bone/almond, and ice grey as upgrades. But that’s […]

Shorter Lead Times Mean Big Advantages

At Bestbath, we fulfill every order using our unique, built-to-order manufacturing process. This approach lets you quickly adapt to changes in any project, whether it be in the design stage, or on the job site. Our team also works diligently to get you the precise bathing unit you need in a matter of days, not […]

Accessibility & the Baby Boomer Market

There’s no question that baby boomers are a huge market with considerable spending power. By 2030, over 72 million people will be over 65 years old and they’ll control 70% of our country’s net worth! What’s more, boomers are making changes to their homes to fit their needs and lifestyle as they age in place. […]

Universal Design: Stay Safe & Build Value

In this brief Prezi, we present important universal design tips—such as 36-inch wide shower doors, barrier-free shower entries, and slip-resistant flooring—building value, attractiveness and safety into the modern bathroom. We look forward to hearing what you think. Email, call (800-727-9907), or find and follow us on your favorite social network.  

PCBC: A Conversation

Every year, PCBC presents a series of high-caliber educational conferences for the homebuilding community, plus dynamic keynote sessions from some of the brightest talents in business, journalism, sports and entertainment. During Bestbath's participation in the forums, we turned on the cameras and collected a series of exceptionally valuable information for our dealers, architects, builders and customers. […]

The Demographic Shift: A PCBC Conversation

With consumers spending more time in their homes than ever before, Susan Duncan and Beth Taylor discuss the importance of universal design for all homeowners, regardless of age, ability or circumstance.

8 Bathroom Space Savers

by Becky Harris.Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected." I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog. 1. A […]

Making dangerous bathrooms safe

As we shared in last month’s article — Four Tips for Designing an Accessible Bathroom — more than 230,000 people are sent to the ER each year because of an injury sustained while bathing, showering, or using the bathroom facilities. This month, we’re sharing 5 bathroom features that can help reduce the dangers in the bathroom. Install […]

Removing Mold from the Bathroom

Even the most thorough cleaning programs won’t always stop mold from appearing in the bathroom. It may be the result of a poor ventilation system or simply a really damp bathroom, but tackling mold in the shower is a common problem for many homeowners and property managers. When left unchecked, mold can lead to health […]

Bathliners: The Cover Up Problem

Two experts discuss the perils of covering your existing tub/shower with a bathliner. Don't cover up existing problems. Let Bestbath help you create the bathroom of your dreams.

Four Tips for Designing an Accessible Bathroom

From homes to large multi-family facilities, Universal Design — also referred to as aging-in-place — has become one of the top design considerations for architects and builders. The result is that having a bathroom designed to meet accessibility requirements no longer means the bathroom will have an institutional feeling. We’ve put together four tips to […]

Bestbath Launches New Shower

Boise, Idaho – Bestbath, a leading manufacturer of showers and tubs, recently launched its new 48-inch by 36-inch universal design shower with the modern look of subway tile. Bestbath builds each shower once an order is placed, allowing the design to reflect the specific look and feel desired by the customer. With the modern manufacturing […]

Bestbath Factory Tour

  Not all bath and shower manufacturing processes are created equal. At Bestbath, we're proud to say that our manufacturing process lives up to our name. The process of building a bath or shower happens in reverse. That is, we start with the exterior finish of the shower wall, the part you will eventually see […]

Bathroom Safety Features That Support Your Style

    Even if you are fit as a fiddle, it’s a good idea to provide as many safety features as you can in your bathroom. But does a bathroom that incorporates safety into the design have to look like it belongs in a hospital? Absolutely not! Fixture manufacturers are now offering attractive designs that […]

Houzz Tour: Accessible Design Makes Wheelchair Living Easier

As a national board member for New Zealand’s CCS Disability Action, and now a disability consultant, Stew Sexton knows a thing or two about designing spaces that work for people in wheelchairs. When he and his wife, Doreen, were ready to replace their dated old cottage near the sea, he worked with Lifemark, the independent […]

Saving Time and Money with Pre-Leveled Pans

Whether you’re installing one shower as part of a home remodel project, several dozen in a senior living center, or even hundreds for a luxury apartment complex, you need a product that can be installed quickly, efficiently and that is constructed with exceptional quality. When you evaluate the showers and shower pans available in the […]

Design for All: Creating a Home That Works for Everyone

The term “universal design” refers to the concept that ideally all design — products, technologies and the built environment — should serve the broadest range of people, regardless of levels of ability or mobility, age, gender or physical stature without the need for adaptation or specialized design. It is not a design style but rather […]

7 Striking Paint Colors for Your Powder Room

Interested in adding dramatic color to your home but worried about going too far? Rather than dialing down the vibrancy of your favorite bold hue, think instead about using it strategically. An intense color on the wall of a living room or bedroom may be too much, but it can be a fun option for […]

Make a Powder Room Accessible With Universal Design

by Anne-Marie Brunet, CKD, CBD, CAPS Houzz Contributor, Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist and the principal of Sheridan Interiors, Kitchens + Baths. Including a powder room on the main level of your home ensures that anyone, regardless of age and mobility, has access to a sink and toilet without having to climb […]

Bestbath Hires New Product Manager

Jake Woolley, Product Manager Woolley to focus on product release requirements and product marketing. Boise, Idaho – Bestbath announces it has hired Jake Woolley as its new product manager. Woolley brings more than 10 years of experience in content marketing, product development, e-commerce, and data analysis to the company. Woolley’s role at Bestbath includes managing […]

Save Time and Money: Bestbath Offers Non-Recessed Showers and Pans

From new construction projects to bathroom remodels, a job site often feels like barely organized chaos. Having one less step in the project makes a major difference—both in time and cost. Bestbath engineers sat down with developers, architects and builders and discovered that traditional recessed showers and pans required significant work and collaboration between many […]

When You Need It Now: Shipping Product In 24-Hours!

Every year, countless families find themselves needing to make quick adjustments to their home environment when a loved one recovers from an injury, stroke, or other illness. Bestbath is proud to have products available to ship within 24-hours for those who find themselves in need of bathing solutions fast. We offer 29 choices in shower […]

A Career in the Trades: Dealing with the Labor Gap

It’s a disturbing trend - finding the best talent for your project has started to become more challenging. Bestbath and SGC Horizon recently sat down to discuss this matter and what can be done to fix it. During the recession, many skilled trade workers found themselves either unemployed or under-employed, and were forced to seek […]

Millennial Interest in the Trades: A Conversation With Bestbath

Bestbath and SGC Horizons recently sat down to discuss the job gap in the skilled labor force. This final segment in the 3 part series discusses the Millennial generation and what to do about their interest in the trades workforce.     Did you miss the earlier segments of our series? Catch up with the […]

Universal Design Trends: Big is Back

With the housing market slowly continuing to recover from the recession, homeowners are more interested in building or remodeling homes to increase the square-footage. They are also beginning to be more thoughtful about the home’s design as they plan for the future - as is shown by last year’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) report […]

Common Questions Baby Boomers Ask About Accessibility (infographic)

Homeowners have questions. You should have answers. To help, we've created this infographic that walks you through common questions baby boomers (and others!) ask about implementing accessible or universal design options in their homes. Please feel free to share this on social media, your website or anywhere else!

Universal Bath Design: Light Your Bathroom for All Ages and Abilities

by Anne-Marie Brunet, CKD, CBD, CAPSHouzz Contributor, Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist and the principal of Sheridan Interiors, Kitchens + Baths. Bathroom remodels have been taking off in the past few years — today the bathroom's design is just as important as the kitchen's, making bathrooms with a universal appeal in design […]

Contemporary Style & Universal Design Come Together in Luxury Apartments

COBALT APARTMENTS PROVIDE BEAUTY AND ACCESSIBILITY WITH BESTBATH® SHOWER PANS   Luxe. Modern. Stunning. Upon completion, Cobalt Apartments by Prometheus Real Estate Group will provide luxurious resort-style living in the heart of Santa Clara. Roof decks, outdoor lounges, cozy fire pits, Wi-Fi cafes, and a fitness center will beckon residents to unwind and connect. Metal […]

3 Home Features to Boost Accessibility

by Anne-Marie Brunet, CKD, CBD, CAPS Houzz Contributor, Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist and the principal of Sheridan Interiors, Kitchens + Baths. While your family may not require any changes to your home right now, consider those visiting your home. Perhaps you have friends, parents, grandparents or other visitors with mobility devices. […]

Bestbath Receives Product Innovation Award

Building Industry Magazine Presents Awards for Innovation in the development and refinement of buildings-related products. Boise, Idaho – Bestbath, a leading manufacturer of showers and tubs, received a Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products Magazine for its TileDesign 90-degree corner showers. With its stylish subway tile design and 90-degree corners, the composite shower system from […]

Bestbath Innovates with 30" x 30" Shower

Looking for a smaller shower for a retrofit or remodel project? Bestbath® is pleased to announce the launch of our newest model,  featuring our beautiful subway tile pattern, 90 degree corners, and Bestbath's patented SpringClip technology. Features: This 4 piece composite shower module has a 4” x 8” simulated subway tile finish Integral full wood […]

Bariatric Rating of Bestbath Showers, Seats and Grab Bars

The floors of our accessible, “low profile bottom” showers are fabricated with an integral level support material and have a high bariatric rating. This assures that, if installed according to the instructions, the load on the shower floor is transferred to the building floor. Click here to view the document for more information.

Bestbath's "Need It Now" Packages

Bestbath® is proud to have products available to ship within 24 hours for those who find themselves in need of bathing solutions—FAST. Single- and multi-piece showers or a shower pan for when you just NEED IT NOW. Every year, countless families find themselves needing to make quick adjustments to their home environment when a loved […]

Preleveled Showers, Pans, and Tub/Shower Combinations

At Bestbath, we know that once the perfect bathing solution is picked out, the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time and money on installation. That’s why all of our showers, pans, and tub/shower combinations are preleveled at the factory and do not require keeping your project on schedule and […]

Bestbath's SnapJoint System

Assembling a beautiful multi-piece shower or tub/shower combination and creating a tight seal are a snap with Bestbath®! SnapJoint® technology Our SnapJoint technology was invented over 10 years ago and has become the gold standard in the remodel/multi-piece market. SnapJoint technology is incorporated into the walls of all our multi-piece showers and tub/shower combinations, making […]

Bestbath Tile Patterns

At Bestbath®, we believe in offering each customer the shower or tub/shower combination that they want, not just what’s available in our warehouse. Because we custom build each unit based on customer specifications, we offer many choices in tile patterns and colors. Note: while most of our models offer multiple tile patterns, not all models […]

Bestbath Quality Construction

Any shower and bath manufacturer will tell you that their products are of the highest quality construction. But with Bestbath, you can actually see and feel the quality — it’s in the layers! Our multi-step manufacturing process results in a shower or tub/shower combination that will provide years of worry-free enjoyment. This cross section of our […]

Shower Thresholds Types and Styles

The wide variety of threshold options on our shower pans and single- and multi-piece showers offers something for everyone based on design, mobility, and future.

Housing Market Will Pick Up In 2015

Most housing analysts are predicting substantial growth in housing activity in 2015 — much more than has been experienced during the past year. For example, the Wells Fargo Economics Group’s “2015 Economic Outlook,” subtitled “A whole new ball game,” predicts that the housing market will continue its recovery and gain momentum in 2015 after a […]

15 Design Tips to Know Before Your Bathroom Remodel

Pop quiz – What’s the average amount of space required for a toilet? How much does a basic bathroom remodel cost? And how do you pick out the right vanity? If your answers to these questions are some combination of “What?” “Huh?” and “Um … ,” don’t worry. You’re not alone. There’s so much that goes into […]

Universal Design: 7 Ways To Modify Your Home As You Age

Nothing beats home. It’s where many of us want to stay for as long as possible, even as we age. And, yet, the varied aspects of senior life — impaired vision, arthritis and limited mobility — can make staying home a challenge. Thanks, however, to smart modifications — like adding grab bars in the bathroom […]

Builder Online: Bestbath Featured for American-Made Products

To celebrate the 4th of July, Builder Online featured businesses that manufacture and sell products in the United States. "Go Patriotic With These 17 American-Made Products" highlighted Bestbath's TileDesign showers and shower pans that combine the benefits of an easy-to-install, waterproof shower with design elements other pre-formed shower panels can't offer. Click here to view the article.

Bestbath's SnapJoint System Featured in Multifamily Executive

Bestbath was recognized by Multifamily Executive's "7 Universal Design Products for a Safer, More Sophisticated Bath" for our new SnapJoint System, the only composite shower on the market that features 90-degree corners. Click here to view the article.

HomeCare: Smart Design Accommodates Everyone - Grab Bars

Jason Williams, central U.S. dealer sales regional territory manager for Bestbath, helped get the company recognized on HomeCare for their grab bars. Many grab bars can aesthetically enhance a space and serve multiple functions, with the towel rod, toilet paper holder and shower slide bars all serving as grab bars when correctly placed. If you're looking […]

Remodeling: Day 2 Product Picks - No Ordinary Shower Pans

Remodeling editors Lauren Hunter, Laura McNulty, and Tim Regan took time to highlight Bestbath's shower pan at IBS/KBIS 2015. TileDesign composite shower pans incorporate inset tile and trench drain elements in a range of patterns and configurations to elevate the lowly pan to an easy-to-install design element. The pans work with Bestbath's new composite walls […]

The first composite shower with 90 degree corners and exclusive SpringClip technology

Bestbath Systems introduces the industry’s first and only composite shower to feature 90-degree corners with sleek subway tile using its exclusive SpringClip system. This new shower has the ceramic tile appearance of a high-end shower with lower installation costs and worry-free maintenance. Click here to view the document for more information.

TileDesign Shower Pan

The new Bestbath shower pan comes with custom molded recesses to set tile, enabling the elegant aesthetic to flow from shower wall to floor. Featuring a linear trench drain, the pan enhances the shower’s clean and modern design. Click here to view the document for more information.

Bestbath Launches Redesign of Escape Plus Walk-In Tub

Escape Plus steps up walk-in, accessible tubs and offers homeowners more convenience and comfort. Redesigned features include curved, ergonomic doors to step directly into the tub, easier to read and reach air buttons and faster drain times. Click here to view the document for more information.

Bestbath Profiled in Idaho Press Tribune

Holly Beech of the Idaho Press Tribune wrote a fantastic profile on us this week titled Bestbath Systems Thrives in Caldwell. Here is the story as it appeared in the newspaper, which covers how we have stayed the course in these tough economic times, and goes into the background and business philosophy of owner and founder […]

Bestbath Systems Manufacturing is Lean and Efficient

The Idaho Statesman featured us in their Business Insider Magazine in a story about lean systems manufacturing and how businesses like ours in the Treasure Valley are becoming more efficient and producing less waste in the process. The story itself is available to Statesman subscribers, and you can view it here. Enjoy!

Bestbath’s New Manufacturing Facility Opens in Caldwell

We are pleased to announce that our new 106,000 sq. ft manufacturing center in Caldwell, Idaho is now open! To mark this key milestone for Bestbath and for the City of Caldwell, we will be hosting a open house on Tuesday, July 20th. Here is the press release that covers all the details of this […]

Study Confirms Installation of Bestbath One-Piece Shower Costs 82% Less Than Ceramic and 30% Less Than Conventional Mud Set Surrounds

An independent study conducted by RSMeans Company has determined that the installation of Bestbath Systems one-piece roll-in fiberglass shower surrounds takes significantly less time and money than ceramic tile and fiberglass mud set shower surrounds. RSMeans, a division of Reed Construction Data, is a leading supplier of construction cost and materials pricing information. Developers, architects, […]