Molten Stone provides affordable, low-maintenance alternative to granite, stone, or quartz. Boise, Idaho – Bestbath, a leading manufacturer of universal design and accessible code compliant showers and tubs, has released Molten Stone™, its latest surface material, to provide the look of granite without the maintenance. The new line features 5 colors, retaining two of the …
Retiring Bestbath Engineer Reflects on 34 Years of Innovation and Design Missile containers. Muzzle covers. Aquaculture Filtration Equipment. Wildlife water tanks… and bathtubs? “During those first few years, we built it all,” says retiring Bestbath engineer Peter van Ravenhorst. “We were always innovating on how to build stuff, and that’s what helped us get ahead …
Maximizing Function in Minimal Space What’s the minimum required space for an ADA compliant bathroom? Unfortunately, the answer to this question isn’t so clear-cut. With a shower, the smallest ADA bathroom could be about 54 square feet. Without a shower, the bathroom can shrink to 37.5 square feet. But there are many factors that could …
Defining changing terms in a changing industry
5 Ways Multifamily Professionals Can Create Sustainability in the Bathroom The numbers are in: Millennials want sustainability, from what they purchase at the grocery store to the design of their homes. According to a 2018 Nielsen study, three out of four millennials say they would be willing to pay for more sustainable options. A survey …
Solutions for Tiny Houses and Container Homes Whether it’s in tiny houses or container homes, one thing is sure — Homeowners everywhere are falling in love with minimized living. It’s no mystery as to why 22 million Americans have downsized to manufactured homes. 68% of tiny house owners don’t have a mortgage, while shipping container …
When it comes to accessible spaces, Jim Murphy knows what Indiana’s contractors need. After working as a contractor himself for years, Jim has the first-hand knowledge and the passion of a professional who has done it all before. Jim’s relationship with Bestbath® stretches back more than 17 years. In 2001, Jim was an experienced contractor …
Natural Beauty + Modern Design As two homeowners neared retirement, they realized aging-in-place was going to be more difficult than they thought — especially when it came to the bathroom. The most glaring issue was the shower. They had a traditional tub/shower combo — far from an ideal solution for aging-in-place. The shower threshold was …
Choosing the Right Shower Base for the Space You need a shower pan for your next retrofit or remodel project. Great! But as you’re scrolling through endless product websites online, you realize this: there are so many options to choose from. Where do you start? To help you comb through the options, here’s our guide for …
Bestbath Releases New Line of Extra Tall Showers Most standard showers are between 72 to 80 inches tall — this release of extra tall showers reach 85 1/4 inches. New Showers: