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Trade the tub for an easy walk-in shower
The tub comes out and a walk-in shower with a low or level entry takes its place, so getting in is a step, not a climb.
Is it time?
- Stepping over the tub wall is getting harder
- The tub is mostly used for showers anyway
- You want room for a seat or grab bars
How we approach it
Most conversions use the same spot the tub was in, which keeps the plumbing simple. We plan a low entry, a non-slip base, a seat if you want one and glass that keeps water where it belongs.
If there is another tub in the house, this can be one of the most useful changes you make.
Worth talking about
- A low or level entryStep in instead of climbing over.
- A fold-down or built-in seatComfort now and later.
- Grab bars that look goodPlaced where hands reach naturally.
- Room for the drainWe check the floor before promising a level entry.
Questions we hear
Will removing the tub hurt resale?
It depends on whether another tub stays in the house. We are happy to talk it through.
Is a level entry always possible?
Not always. It depends on the floor and drain. We check before we plan.
Can grab bars be added later?
Yes, but adding backing in the wall now makes it much easier.
