Scot Kemmer from Five Star Bath Solutions recommended the Smart Choice package, highlighting its quarter-inch thick antimicrobial PVC panels that mimic real stone and require no grout or caulking. This material is highly durable, scratch-resistant, non-porous, and easy to clean. Scot emphasized that Five Star uses only factory-certified, background-checked installers, never subcontractors, and that the company has operated locally from Buda for 29 years with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. He explained the Smart Choice system is chosen in about 90% of their jobs due to its balance of aesthetics, durability, and nearly zero maintenance, especially important for rental properties.
The installation process includes full demo to the studs, structural inspection and repair, and application of the Shower Shield backer board made from closed-cell foam with a cement coating. A thermal-insulated, slip-resistant shower base is installed to prevent movement and water penetration. Quad-lock corners are used to seal the walls without caulk, and all fixtures and accessories—including the folding seat and grab bars—are installed to code. Final installation included a frameless sliding glass door instead of the curved curtain rod, with chrome trim and handles. Three corner shelves were placed for storage, and two grab bars were installed on adjacent walls for added accessibility. The teak seat was mounted in a fold-down configuration near the entry side of the shower.
Five Star Bath Solutions offers a Lifetime Plus Warranty on the Smart Choice package, covering product, parts, labor, and workmanship with no exclusions and full transferability. The original MSRP of $19,843 was reduced with promotional discounts including 77% off labor, a $750 veteran discount, and $500 more for leaving a review and allowing yard signage, bringing the total to $13,996. A further discount through Five Star’s corporate Same Day Upgrade would allow the customer to get Smart Choice at the price of the lower Performance package, lowering the potential cost to $12,246. While the customer had hoped to stay within an $8,000–$10,000 budget, they acknowledged the value offered and appreciated the transparency in pricing and warranties provided by Scot.
Features Presented by the Representative:
* Walk-in shower with frameless sliding glass door
* Three corner shelves and two grab bars
* Handheld showerhead and folding teak seat
* Smart Choice quarter-inch antimicrobial PVC panels (Botticino Cream)
* Square tile-look flooring for visual contrast
* Proprietary Shower Shield waterproof backer board
* Thermal-insulated, non-slip shower base
* Quad-lock corner seals with 50-year antimicrobial silicone
* Two-day install by certified local crew
* Lifetime Plus fully transferable warranty (product, parts, labor)
* Final discounted price options: $13,996 or as low as $12,246 with corporate upgrade
Tub To Shower Conversion, De Cook Dr, Sterling Heights, MI , 48313
