Yes, when the goal is a new tub or shower, walls and fixtures in the same footprint: a one day system swaps those with little mess. A traditional remodel, which Bath Planet of Arkansas does not do, is the right call when the layout, floor or vanity also has to change.
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A one day bath system is worth it when what you need is a new tub or shower, new walls and new fixtures in the same footprint, because that work can be finished in as little as one day. A traditional remodel is the better fit when the layout, plumbing, flooring or vanity has to change too. This guide shows what each covers, how long the room is out of use, what each typically costs and how to decide. Bath Planet of Arkansas installs one day tub and shower systems only; it does not do full bathroom remodels.
A one day system replaces the wet area of the bathroom: the old tub or shower comes out, a new base or tub goes in, and a wall system and fixtures go up around it. The parts are measured at a free in home consultation and made for the space ahead of time, so the install day is removal and assembly rather than building from scratch. Bath Planet systems are grout free acrylic with Microban antimicrobial protection and carry a limited lifetime warranty on the acrylic, with installation backed by Bath Planet of Arkansas.
Common one day projects include a bathtub replacement, a shower replacement, a tub to shower conversion, bath liners and wall surrounds, and a walk in tub that drops into the existing tub space. Grab bars, a seat, shelves and a new door can be part of the same day. What it does not include is moving walls, relocating the toilet or vanity, or new flooring across the room. Those turn the job into a traditional remodel.
A one day system usually has the bathroom back the same day or the next. Tub and shower installs are designed for as little as one day when they keep the existing footprint, and conversions and replacements usually take one to two days. A traditional remodel is a sequence: demolition, any plumbing and electrical changes, waterproofing, wall finishes, flooring, vanity, fixtures and paint, with inspections and cure times between some steps, so the room is out of service for much longer.
Downtime matters more in homes with one full bath, which describes a lot of older Arkansas housing. Census ACS data show 40.5 percent of the state's homes were built before 1980; in Pine Bluff the figure is 69.6 percent and in Hot Springs 62.6 percent. For a household with one bathroom, a project measured in days rather than weeks is often the deciding factor.
Typical Bath Planet of Arkansas installed ranges for the one day work run $10,000 to $18,000 for a bathtub replacement with new walls, $10,000 to $18,000 for a tub to shower conversion, $10,000 to $18,000 for a walk in shower and $14,000 to $20,000 for a walk in tub, the same across Arkansas. A traditional remodel is priced by the general contractor or remodeler you hire, and it usually costs more because it also covers flooring, the vanity, lighting and often the layout.
The real comparison is scope: if the only thing that needs to change is the wet area, paying for a full gut adds cost without solving a problem you actually have.
| One day bath system | Traditional remodel | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Tub or shower, walls, fixtures, safety features | Whole room: layout, floor, vanity, lighting |
| Bathroom out of use | As little as one day; showers one to two days | Much longer, done in stages |
| Typical installed range | $10,000 to $18,000 for a conversion or tub replacement | Quoted by a remodeler; varies with scope |
| Grout to maintain | None, grout free walls | Yes, between every piece |
| Best for | Safety, easy cleaning, a new tub or shower fast | Changing the layout or a full redo |
Source: Bath Planet typical installed ranges and product claims.
No. The speed comes from the scope and the preparation, not from cutting corners. The system is measured in your home, made for that space, and installed as a set of matched parts: base or tub, wall panels, trim and fixtures. There is no grout to cure and nothing to set piece by piece, so the steps that take a traditional job days are simply not part of it.
Quality shows up in the details you can check. Ask how the old surround is removed and how the wall behind it is inspected, how the new base is leveled and sealed, and what the warranty covers. Bath Planet backs its acrylic systems with a limited lifetime warranty, Bath Planet of Arkansas backs the installation, and the products carry the Good Housekeeping Seal. A traditional remodel can be excellent too; it is the right tool for a different job.
Choose a traditional remodel when the room itself has to change. That includes moving the toilet or vanity, widening a doorway, relocating the shower to another wall, replacing a damaged subfloor across the whole room, or redoing flooring, lighting and cabinets together. It is also the answer when you want a fully custom grouted shower as the centerpiece of the design.
Expect a traditional remodel to involve more trades and, in Arkansas, more paperwork. The Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board requires a Home Improvement license when a contractor performs work over $2,000, including labor and materials, on a residential project, and a Limited license only covers projects less than $50,000. Any bathroom remodel clears the $2,000 line, so ask every bidder for the license that matches the size of the job, and get the scope, schedule and payment terms in writing.
Start with the problem you want solved. If it is safety, getting in and out of the tub, a shower that is hard to keep clean, or a dated surround, a one day system solves it with the least disruption. If it is the floor plan, a cramped vanity, failing floors or a room you want rebuilt from the studs, plan a traditional remodel.
Then check the condition of what is there. Soft floors near the tub, water stains on the ceiling below or loose grout can point to damage that has to be repaired first, whichever option you pick. At a free in home consultation, the space is measured, the wall and floor around the tub are checked, and you get a written price for the scope that fits. Many households start with the one day option for the bath they use every day and save a full remodel for a second bathroom later.
The wet area can: a new tub or shower, wall system and fixtures are often installed in as little as one day when they keep the existing footprint, and conversions usually take one to two days. Changing the layout, flooring or vanity is a traditional remodel and takes longer. A written quote states the expected install time for your specific project, so you can plan around it.
Usually, because the scope is smaller. Typical Bath Planet of Arkansas installed ranges run $10,000 to $18,000 for a tub to shower conversion and $14,000 to $20,000 for a walk in tub, while a full remodel also pays for flooring, the vanity and often a new layout. Bath Planet of Arkansas does not do full remodels. The better question is whether you need the larger scope at all; if the floor plan works and only the wet area needs replacing, a full gut adds cost without solving a problem.
A quality acrylic wall system is built for years of daily use, resists staining and mildew, and has no grout to crack or reseal. Bath Planet acrylic systems carry a limited lifetime warranty and the Good Housekeeping Seal. Grouted walls can last a long time too, but they need ongoing sealing and eventually regrouting, which is part of their real cost over time.
For almost any bathroom project, yes. The Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board requires a Home Improvement license when a contractor performs work over $2,000, including labor and materials, on a residential project, and a Limited license is capped at projects less than $50,000. You can check a license through the board's Find a Licensed Contractor search before you sign anything or pay a deposit. Bath Planet of Arkansas holds Arkansas contractor license #0331090627, issued to The Bath Planet of Arkansas, LLC.
Grab bars, a built in or fold down seat, a low threshold base, shelves and niches, a handheld sprayer, new valves and fixtures, and a glass door or curtain rod can all be part of the same install. Planning them together matters for safety: CDC researchers found falls caused 81.1% of nonfatal bathroom injuries and the highest rates were in or around the tub or shower.
Yes, a fiberglass tub can be replaced in as little as one day when the new tub, walls and fixtures go in the same footprint, according to Bath Planet of Arkansas' published price table. Showers take one to two days. The old tub comes out, a new tub or base goes in, and a wall system and fixtures go up around it, so the bathroom is out of use far less than with a traditional remodel, which is done in stages over a much longer period. The same table lists a typical installed range of $10,000 to $18,000 for a one day bathtub replacement. What moves a job is scope. Moving plumbing or changing the layout adds time, and redoing the floor, vanity and lighting is a traditional remodel that Bath Planet of Arkansas does not do. Water damage or rot found behind the old tub can also add time before the new one is set. A free in home design consultation confirms the scope and price for your bathroom.
Yes, a new tub or shower with walls and fixtures can be installed in as little as one day, and shower projects often take one to two days, according to Bath Planet of Arkansas' published price table. That speed applies to the wet area only: the old tub or shower comes out, a new base or tub goes in, and a wall system and fixtures go up around it in the same footprint. The same table lists a typical installed range of $10,000 to $18,000 for a one day tub to shower conversion or bathtub replacement, while a traditional remodel is priced by a remodeler and done in stages. What moves the number is scope. Changing the layout, moving plumbing, replacing the floor or vanity, or redoing the lighting turns it into a traditional remodel with a longer timeline, which Bath Planet of Arkansas does not do. Choosing a larger shower, added safety features or upgraded fixtures raises the one day price. Grout free walls also mean no grout to maintain. Bath Planet of Arkansas offers a free in home design consultation, where the scope can be confirmed before you decide.
Yes, a one day bath system is worth it when you want a new tub or shower, walls and fixtures in the same footprint, because that work can be finished in as little as one day. According to Bath Planet of Arkansas' published price table, a tub to shower conversion or bathtub replacement typically runs $10,000 to $18,000 installed, while a custom remodel is priced by a remodeler and usually costs more because it covers more of the room. Showers take one to two days, and a custom remodel keeps the bathroom out of use much longer because it is done in stages. The one day system also uses grout free walls, so there is no grout to maintain, while a grouted wall always has it. A custom remodel is the better value when you want to move plumbing, change the layout, or redo the floor, vanity and lighting, which Bath Planet of Arkansas does not do. A free in home design consultation can price the tub or shower work for your bathroom, and the acrylic carries a Bath Planet limited lifetime warranty, with installation backed by Bath Planet of Arkansas.
A full bathroom remodel replaces the whole room, including the layout, floor, vanity and lighting, while a partial remodel replaces only the tub or shower, walls and fixtures in the same footprint. Bath Planet of Arkansas does the partial scope only, as a one day bath system: according to its published price table, a tub to shower conversion or bathtub replacement typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed, and the bathroom is out of use for as little as one day, or one to two days for showers. A full remodel is priced by a general contractor or remodeler, usually costs more, and is done in stages over a much longer period. Scope is what moves a project toward a full remodel: moving plumbing or walls, changing the layout, replacing the floor, or adding a new vanity and lighting. A grouted shower also leaves grout to maintain, while grout free wall panels do not. A free in home design consultation can help you decide whether the tub or shower scope fits your bathroom.
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