Are you considering converting your bathtub into a shower?
Here’s a quick overview of the most important things that you need to know:
Why Convert Your Bathtub Into a Shower?
There are several reasons to convert your bathtub into a shower:
- Personal preference. If you bought a house or an apartment that only has a bathtub but you love taking showers, it might make sense to invest in a tub-to-shower conversion so that your bathroom would suit your personal preferences.
- Limited bathroom space. If your bathtub is taking up too much space and is making your bathroom feel cramped, it might make sense to convert it into a shower so that you would have more room.
- Accessibility needs. If someone in your household is struggling with limited mobility or balance problems, they might find using a bathtub challenging and potentially even dangerous. Converting it into a walk-in shower can make your bathroom much more accessible!
Shower Enclosures vs. Walk-In Showers vs. Roll-In Showers
Shower enclosures consist of a shower base, shower walls, and a shower door.
While shower cabins are one-size-fits-all solutions, shower enclosures are custom-made for each bathroom.
They are more difficult to install and more expensive, but also look more modern than shower cabins.
Walk-In Showers
Walk-in showers are shower enclosures designed for accessibility — they either have a very low entry barrier or no entry barrier at all.
In the latter case, there’s no shower base, so when you are stepping into the shower, you are stepping onto the floor, which is on the same level as the rest of the floor in your bathroom.
Removing the shower curb eliminates one of the major bathroom tripping hazards. That can be especially helpful for the elderly, the disabled, and those who are struggling with limited mobility or balance problems due to injuries or illnesses.
In addition to increased accessibility and safety, curbless walk-in showers are arguably also the most stylish of them all. If you are going for a “sleek and modern” vibe, this is probably your best bet!
Roll-In Showers
Finally, if someone in your household is using a wheelchair, it might make sense to convert your bathtub into a roll-in shower.
Roll-in showers are similar to curbless walk-in showers, just wider because they are designed to accommodate a wheelchair!
Additional Accessibility Features for Walk-In Showers
If you decide to convert your bathtub into a walk-in shower for accessibility reasons, know that you can make it even more accessible by adding features such as:
- Slip-resistant tiles.
- Portable shower stools.
- Built-in shower seating.
- Safety grab bars.
- Safety guard rails.
Also, if someone in your household needs assistance while showering, you might want to consider installing special shower doors designed to keep the bathing assistants dry.
Convert Your Bathtub Into a Shower With Genie Bath Systems
Tub-to-shower conversions is one of our specialties.
Whatever it is that you have in mind — a regular walk-in shower, a curbless walk-in shower, or a roll-in shower — we can help you with that.
Also, if you aren’t sure what would make the most sense in your situation, we can walk you through the pros and cons of each option and help you pick a shower that will suit your needs the best!
Book a FREE Consultation and Get a Quote For Your Tub-To-Shower Conversion!
If you are considering converting your bathtub into a shower, don’t hesitate to book a free consultation with us.
We will discuss what you have in mind, take time to understand your needs, and give you a quote for your project!
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