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LAST UPDATED: March 27th, 2024

Bath Fitter has completed more than 2 million installations since the company began in 1984. Its unique service model is centered on covering existing surfaces in the bathroom with durable acrylic shower and tub liners. These liners are guaranteed to never peel or crack, making Bath Fitter bathroom remodel renovation process low maintenance yet high quality. 

In addition to installing a customer's shower or tub liner, Bath Fitter can rip out the unwanted bathtub and shower, a service offered if customers choose to tackle a more laborious bath and shower remodeling project.

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The Good

  • Unique Remodeling Process
  • Cost friendly options
  • Custom Choices
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free Design Tool

Unique Remodeling Process

Whereas tub, shower, and wall replacements require demolition and removal of existing parts, Bath Fitter simply installs new parts over the existing ones. Existing surfaces are measured, cleaned, and repaired where necessary. Bathtub faucets are removed, then, walls, tubs, and shower bases are installed, followed by accessory installation. Cleanup is minimal compared to what is required after demolition. The installation process is quick and simple; technicians usually take just one day to install parts.

Cost friendly Options

Cost will always vary based on the products used, the size of the tub or shower, as well as if there is a need for a tub or shower to be removed. With that being said, the cost of the acrylic material used by Bath Fitter is typically lower than the cost of using traditional tile or stone materials, when refinishing the tub and shower area. 

In addition to material cost differences, installation cost is typically lower for the acrylic tub and shower wrap compared to a tile or stone backdrop installation. The installation cost for tile or stone is typically more expensive because first, the contractor must demo and bathroom and remove the existing tile as well as prep lay and grout each tile or stone. On the other hand, an acrylic wrap backdrop simply wraps over the existing tile, no demo, grouting, or meticulous tiling necessary. The price difference in labor cost could be moderate to severe depending on the scope of the bathroom remodel.

Custom Choices

Bath Fitter offers a number of custom choices in each renovation category:

  • Bathtubs: 12 tub-front styles
  • Showers: white, pearl, white marble, and ivory marble bases
  • Wall patterns: brick style, tile style, diagonal, horizontal, vertical, etc.
  • Faucets: chrome, brushed nickel, and oil rubbed bronze
  • Bathroom ceiling: dome and flat
  • Trims and moldings: bullnose trim and flat trim
  • Accessories: grab bars, soap dishes, corner shelves, and shower rods

The company can also install a slip-resistant coating on baths or showers or cover existing walls with wainscoting.

Lifetime Warranty

For as long as you own your home, your installation of Bath Fitter’s acrylic bathtubs, tub surrounds, replacement showers, and shower conversions are covered for life. This guarantee is an element of Bath Fitter's excellent customer service that helps customers to trust the products being used in their home.

Unlike porcelain, fiberglass, or enamel, which show scratches — acrylic can be maintained and kept looking new with a buffing compound product. Silicone elements used in your bathroom remodel should be cleaned with a mixture that is 50% water and 50% bleach. Check the Bath Fitter website for more detail on proper cleaning instructions. 

Free Design Tool

The Bath Fitter website features an interactive design tool that allows prospective customers to experiment with the design of their future shower or tub liner renovation. Users begin the online design mock-up by first choosing from various tubs and showers. Next, the detail decisions work their way down from accent wall colors and styles right down to the faucets and towel bars, all without hiring an interior designer, a huge money saver. Users can even save and download designs to revisit later. 

Once customers have a better idea of their desired design direction, they are encouraged to call Bath Fitter for a free initial consultaion. This consultation helps to iron out the bathroom design details as well as provide customers with an estimate of how much the Bath Fitter renovation cost will be.

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The Bad

  • Special Maintenance Required
  • Not a Comprehensive Remodel
  • Limited Design Options

Special Maintenance Required

Though Bath Fitter’s acrylic products have advantages, they do need to be maintained with particular cleaning products and systems. For example, soap and other residue needs to be regularly removed from the tub and shower, and silicone needs to be cleaned with a bleach compound regularly. Installing third-party accessories or using cleaners not approved by Bath Fitter, such as any type of aerosol spray, can void the lifetime warranty. This sort of specified up-keep may not be realistic fo a specific type of consumer.

Not a Comprehensive Remodel

Bath Fitter does not offer a complete bathroom remodel, as the company’s installation services do not include toilets, sinks, or flooring. If a consumer is looking to do a full bathroom renovation then Bath Fitter is not the comprehensive bathroom remodeling company that can take care every single detail. Coordinating two different bathroom remodel companies to finish the job could possibly make things more complicated.

Limited Design Options

Since Bath Fitter is strictly a shower and tub liner company the standard product used is a large acrylic wrap that covers the existing tile or plastic bath and shower enclosure. Potential consumers who a have a specified design ascetic, tile or stone they wish to use on the bathroom wall, cannot be accommodated through Bath Fitter. 

Having limited options to pick from is an issue for those that are wishing to use textiles other than the standard acrylic inventory that is produced by Bath Fitter.

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The Bottom Line

This company is a sound choice for homeowners looking to remodel a bath or shower, especially for those who want to avoid the time-consuming and messy process of demolition. Bath Fitter’s process of fitting its products over existing features is unique and appealing. However, the company does not offer installation of cabinetry, sinks, flooring, or toilets.

For those looking for a more comprehensive bathroom remodel experience, it is wise to check out other bathroom remodleing companies that cater to customer's entire wishlist.

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DealStar Salt Lake City, UT

Bath Fitter is great for fast upgrades. I paid to have Bath Fitters renew my mother's bathroom while she was convalescing after a major heart attack that required rehabilitation. She wasn't happy with the results, mostly because the replacement handrail was not the stainless steel she was used to. She also didn't approve of the replacement for the tile, which is sheets of acrylic that replaced her previous daltile. In time, she grew to appreciate how easily that shower was to keep clean given there is not all that grout to scrub, and all was forgiven. Bath Fitter did a smooth and easy transaction, and I do recommend them.

2 years ago

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Jane Collins Bloomington, IN

Bathfitters in Louisville- great finished project, from tub to walk in shower. We had an issue with a dripping shower head, but it ended up being the valve. Fixed and love it. Had some miscommunication for a bit, but once the supervisor Eddie was made aware, all was taken care of. Would recommend them.

11 months ago

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Paul Lleno

The rep was very professional. Tell your option and measured the same time as your appointment. The product was very nice and simple. It covered our old tiles and was done very quick.

7 months ago

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Bettye Griffin Fairfield, CA

The company was friendly, but there was a problem with a water pipe or something when the were working on one of the bathrooms - that left me and my two children without water for a bit. Once that was taken care of I was pleased with the completed job.

3 years ago

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M DelBene Yonkers, NY

While the quality is good and the installation was well done, the price is too high.

3 months ago

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Ilspbeth Bruce

Great price fast friendly installation love the selection increased our home value enormously. my parents used them for their bathroom. and got a great look.

11 months ago Edited April 11, 2023

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Tim Syzek Perry Hall, MD

Marketing, sales & installation of conversion from tub to shower for two baths was done on the same day.

8 months ago

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James Richards Las Vegas, NV

Great for my mom. She loved it . To hey did what they said they would do . She has had it her new bath for a year or so and has no complaints.

1 year ago

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Abby Smith Dothan, AL

Customer service and the job they did was great. The only issue I had was that they didn’t like that I had dogs around even though I let them know beforehand

1 year ago

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Doug Foerch Libertyville, IL

Very good value for what you get. Although it’s not real tile, it is good quality lining and looks real.

2 years ago Edited October 14, 2021

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Sarah Grover Boone, IA

fits well, looks well, hope it stays that way

4 months ago

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D. Shepherf Monroe, NY

Good product. Fast installation. Representative courteous.

8 months ago Edited July 10, 2023

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Richard J McEntire Decatur, AL

Work done in one day by one person. Excellent work and materials. Price is high.

2 years ago