Fast bathroom upgrades

When it comes to maximizing space in the primary bath, the bathtub takes up major square footage with minimal daily use. Long, leisurely soaks are so yesteryear. Today’s bathroom aesthetic has evolved into a luxurious sanctuary where functionality meets style.

I caught up with Scott Nelson, director of sales at Fast Bath Solutions, to see how they can redesign the bathroom of people’s dreams—or just replace the tub with a shower. How much, or how little, you want to do is up to you.

“People are looking for expansive walk-in showers with all the bells and whistles you’d find at a five-star hotel, like grab bars that do double duty as shampoo shelves, niches, folding shower seats and rainfall shower heads,” he says. “Rethinking the space the tub took up, they can often add a closet or expanded vanity with double sinks.”

People can either shop from the showroom’s gorgeous full-sized bathroom vignettes or schedule an appointment for Scott to come to their home.

“The selection of solid surface materials has come a long way over the past several years. Solid surface showers today offer the look of marble, granite and other natural stone tile,” says Scott. “Thanks to our relationships with top manufacturers, we’re able to get materials with a fast lead time. Our seasoned crews are devoted to craftsmanship. Replacement jobs can take as little as one day.”



Depending on the demographic of the homeowner, aging in place is a consideration. Scott and his design team can come up with things like removable thresholds to transform a walk-in shower into zero-entry when needed.

Stop in the showroom or see them at the Summit County Home Expo at the Summit County Fairgrounds, Friday to Sunday, April 17-19.

Fast Bath Solutions is located at 2503 Mogadore Road, in Akron. Fourty-eight month, zero-interest financing is available. Call 330-840-3199 or visit FastBathSolutions.com for more information.