LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Home renovations are projected to be on the rise over the next six months, but due to complexity and costs, the one update often ignored is behind the shower curtain in the bathroom. Replacing a tub and shower fixture often requires removing the fixture and the tile or fiberglass from the wall. A professional is almost always called in to complete the job – until now.  To meet the request of homeowners looking for simpler and more affordable options at home, Pfister launches the first Universal Tub and Shower product in the faucet category, a stylish tub and shower fixture that is compatible with eight different water valves from three of the leading manufacturers in the plumbing industry – Pfister, Moen and Delta.  This user friendly upgrade kit means shower makeovers can be completed in just a few hours, at a price point that is accessible to the average homeowner.

Massillon, Ohio (PRWEB) April 23, 2012 -- Tower Industries, America’s premier solid surface shower base manufacturer, announces the release of solid surface barrier-free accessible shower bases and shower pans designed for those with disabilities or with limited mobility.

"Barrier-free handicap accessible shower bases are designed specifically for use in a variety of barrier-free applications" explains Peter Martin. "These handicap accessible shower bases and shower pans are ADA compliant and available as complete wheelchair accessible shower systems for a stylish, barrier free bathroom. Coordinating Meridian® Solid Surface shower wall panels and shower accessories will transform your standard accessible shower base into an easily accessible complete shower system" continues Peter Martin.

Danze, Inc. has announced the addition of a unique showerhead technology that ensures a high-performing shower even at lower flow rates. The new showerhead configuration injects air directly into the showerhead "engine" providing an improved shower experience.

This mixing of water and air provides three significant benefits to the user:

• Increases water velocity and shower spray intensity
• Softens the feel of the shower spray by trapping air bubbles in the water stream
• Maintain water temperature compared to "misting" showerheads, which tend to lose their warmth

This air injection showerhead technology is being introduced on two of Danze’s newest showerheads – the Danze 200 (pictured left) and Danze 250 (pictured right). These showerheads are available in different versions to accommodate varying flow rates (1.5 gallons per minute, 1.75 gpm, 2.0 gpm and 2.5 gpm).

North Olmsted, Ohio... Consumers can now bring a revitalizing 'twist' to their daily showering routine with the new Twist™ Handheld Shower from Moen. Available at The Home Depot and Lowe's, Twist allows users to easily switch between the handheld shower's four spray patterns with one hand. The showerhead simply swivels around the handle with the push of a thumb pad to change modes.

"The Twist handheld shower offers a new way for consumers to add easy-to-use multiple spray options," said Andrea Conroy, director of retail marketing, Moen. "With a flick of their thumb, they'll easily create their ideal shower experience."

Twist offers a transitional style, coordinating with most bathroom décor, and a water flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute. No matter what your shower preference or mood, easily switch between four, high-performance sprays custom designed to fit the everyday needs of the showering consumer:

• "Immerse" - an invigorating, full coverage spray
• "Soothe" - a relaxing, heavy mist spray
• "Drench" - a soft, yet heavy rinse perfect for bathing kids and pets; and
• "Shine" - a strong, focused spray ideal for cleaning your bathtub and shower

KOHLER, Wis. – Sterling Plumbing: Bathroom and Kitchen Products has added five new designs to its unique patterned shower door collection; designs which will give your bathroom a personal flair and add elements of style and texture to the room. All of the patterned shower doors make use of Sterling’s trademarked ClearCoat technology, which creates a barrier between the water and glass to keep the door looking pristine and new.

These shower door patterns come in varying degrees of opacity to suit your privacy requirements, and the patterns are produced on the exterior of the door to ensure their longevity.The patterns complement the available bath and shower door metal finishes, which include silver, nickel and deep bronze, and are available on the popular Finesse Frameless series of bath and shower doors.