Replacing your bath with a Walk-in shower

Should you replace your bath with a walk-in shower?

Why should you consider a walk-in shower?

The Walk-in Shower Enclosure design

To replace your bath with a walk-in shower, you’ll also need to consider the partition. 

There are a couple of options open to you. You can have an open entry with just a screen that allow cares to help you bathe if that is required, or you can full height doors that fully close and provide you with more privacy.

The enclosure stops water from soaking the rest of your bathroom, which may cause slip hazards. However, this can be addressed with anti-slip flooring. Deciding which option is best is a balance between space, design preferences and, most importantly your mobility needs and safety.

The Walls and floor of your Walk-in Shower

There are several options for the walls and floors of your new accessible bathrooms. Tiling is the obvious choice that most people think of when they redesign any bathroom. However there are other options for you to consider

Waterproof wall boards are often a better option than tiles. This is because they are more practical, are easier to keep clean, and do not require regrouting.

For people who may not be so steady on their feet, wet tiles may cause concern. Installing a nonslip floor can make your bathroom much safer

Walk-in Showers Provide Safe easy access

Walk-in showers are designed to allow easy access. There is no, or very minimal, step-up, easy access doors and even handrails if required.

For additional safety, you can also install a seat in your shower.

If you have mobility issues, either from a disability or just because you are not as steady on your feet as you used to be, a walk-in shower is much safer than a bathtub.

Walk-in Showers Enable you to live independently in Your Own Home

Many worry about how long they can continue living in their own homes as they age. They don’t want to be a burden on their relatives and not at the stage where they need assisted living.  Bathing or personal hygiene won’t be an issue with a walk-in shower.

Better for the environment

The average bath uses a lot of water, approximately 200+ litres! In contrast, a shower will use around half of that. So a walk-in shower should help you save water, in the long run, helping you to do your bit for the environment while saving money at the same time.

Walk-in Showers are Convenient

It takes much less time and effort to have a shower when compared to a bath. You don’t have to wait for your walk-in shower to fill up. Just turn it on and walk in. 

Add value to your home with a walk-in shower

Walk-in showers aren’t just for people with mobility issues, their ease of use and convenience mean that they are very popular. However, many people think their walk-in shower will have a clinical look,. Nothing could be further from the truth. At Parish Bathrooms, we design and build accessible bathrooms that are beautiful and pleasant places to spend time.

Replacing your bath with a new walk-in shower can add significant value to your property.

Installing a seat in your walk-in shower

Having a seat installed in your shower will improve safety and make you more comfortable.

Whether you have poor balance, painful joints, reduced mobility or you are just a bit unsteady on your feet you can improve your walk-in showers and make it more comfortable by adding a seat

Conclusion

Should you replace your bath with a walk-in shower? The answer to this question depends entirely on your mobility needs? But you should plan ahead, maybe you’re ok will you need assistance bathing in a few years? Are you starting to get unsteady on your feet? 

Is it a challenge getting into and out of your bath? If so you may want to consider getting a walk-in shower installed before it becomes an issue.

If you need help or advice on replacing your bath with a walk-in shower then please get in touch