Suburban company excels at bathroom updates

Homeowners who are tired of the look of their bathroom or who need an accessible tub or shower in place of one they have used for years, are finding an economical solution from a local company.

Bath Planet of Chicagoland, based in Streamwood, offers stylish, cost-effective, low-maintenance acrylic bath improvements that are also made locally in Palatine.

Many Bath Planet products install right over existing, outdated wall tile and chipped or faded tub for maximum cost-effectiveness and minimal mess.

"Our exclusive product line, ranging from spa showers to walk-in tubs, is constructed out of the toughest acrylic - specially designed to withstand the wear and tear of daily bathroom use," the Bath Planet website states. "The acrylic is custom fitted to your existing bathroom and installed with triple-seal technology. Not only will your new bathtub or shower be stunning, but it will also fit seamlessly into your current design and protect your home from harmful water damage."

In addition, all of that tough cleaning of grout, using harsh chemicals, will be a distant memory. A little vinegar and hot water is all that is required to effectively clean a Bath Planet acrylic shower, according to Dimitris Nacopoulos, owner of the Chicago-area dealership.

And you don't have to count on workmen invading your home for days or weeks. Installation can be completed in as little as one day, he added.

Bath Planet offers replacement tubs and shower bases in a wide selection of colors, sizes and styles to add value to the bathroom within your home.

The products feature the elegant look of ceramic tile, granite or marble - in a wide variety of colors and finishes - but without the grout, mess and irritating maintenance because the liners are made of a nonporous, easy-to-clean material. An array of finishing touches are available, including shower caddies, soap dishes, grab bars, curved shower rods and a selection of shower doors, so homeowners can easily create a complete, unique bathroom that meets their particular circumstances.

Nacopoulos said Bath Planet also has a full line of accessibility products and aging-in-place bath systems to ensure independent living for as long as possible. Roll-in showers, walk-in tubs, soaking tubs and even jetted tubs are all available.

Nacopoulos has owned the Chicago Bath Planet dealership for 15 years. It is one of 122 dealerships around the country and his territory extends from Rockford to Lake Michigan and from the Indiana border to southern Wisconsin.

"What sets us apart is the fact that we offer great service, competitive pricing, the most color and design options in the business, the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and a lifetime warranty," Nacopoulos said.

For more information, call (877) 705-7177.