Scot Kemmer walked the customer through the Smart Choice system, noting it is used in about 90% of installations due to its durability, stone-mimicking appearance, and ease of maintenance. The panels are made from a six-layer antimicrobial composite that does not require grout, will not yellow, and is designed using scans from actual slabs of stone for a realistic finish. Scot highlighted the use of proprietary Shower Shield backer board, exclusive to Five Star, which is inorganic and cannot mold. He also emphasized the company's certified, drug-tested installers and 29-year A+ BBB history, underscoring their reputation and commitment to quality work. The company operates locally from the Buda office and uses word-of-mouth marketing to reduce overhead.
The installation will include full demo to the studs, inspection and replacement of any wet studs or subfloor, installation of a thermal-insulated shower base, new up-to-code PEX plumbing, and quad-lock corners for leak protection. Both bathrooms will be updated with new flooring, vanities, and lighting, and the downstairs layout will feature a tub and shower combination side-by-side for a luxurious, spa-like feel. All fixtures will be Delta’s higher-end Lahara model in brushed nickel. Final installation for the upstairs bathroom featured vein cut composite panels in a warm beige finish, not gray as originally planned, and matte black fixtures instead of brushed nickel. The installed barn-style door came in a black metal frame, with matching matte black rain-style showerhead and grab bar. A single corner shelf and recessed niche were installed, with no teak seat included.
Five Star Bath Solutions provided a Lifetime Plus Warranty that covers product, labor, and parts with no exclusions and is fully transferable to new homeowners. The original estimate was $61,170 for both bathrooms, which dropped to $48,940 after applying a 77% labor discount. An additional $4,400 was taken off through Five Star’s Same-Day Upgrade incentive, bringing the cost of the upstairs shower conversion to $20,460 and the downstairs remodel to $28,480. Financing through Five Star’s partner offers no money down and 30 days until the first payment, with pre-qualification via soft credit check. The customer considered using home equity or retirement funds to secure the project while taking advantage of the significant savings.
Features Presented by the Representative:
* Walk-in shower conversion upstairs with barn door, matte black rainhead, and beige composite panels
* Downstairs freestanding tub and large-tile walk-in shower with frameless glass door
* Smart Choice antimicrobial six-layer composite wall system (no grout, no caulking)
* Proprietary Shower Shield backer board (inorganic and mold-proof)
* Thermal-insulated, non-slip base and new PEX plumbing
* Delta Lahara fixtures and corner shelf with niche configuration
* Wainscoting around freestanding tub and new flooring, vanity, and lighting in both baths
* Full demo, quad-lock panel sealing, 50-year silicone, and certified installers only
* Lifetime Plus Warranty (labor, product, and parts), fully transferable
* Final discounted cost: $48,940 total for two bathrooms
Tub To Shower Conversion, Pollard Dr, Sterling Heights, MI , 48312
