According to the Council on Aging, there are over 25,000 accidents each year that occur in and around the tub area. Converting your bathtub to a shower or step through tub provides homeowners a low-cost alternative to expensive bath remodeling projects, while providing homeowners with easier access to the tub or shower area and helping to prevent injuries and falls.

Converting a Bathtub into an Accessible Shower

Easy and safe access to a shower – This is a primary reason why people want to convert their bathtub to a shower.

Some key features and benefits of a shower conversion, include:

• A low step-over threshold – often only six or seven inches. A traditional tub may be 16 inches or higher.
• Less confined bathing area allows more open space to move around in than a regular shower or tub.
• Reduces the possibilities of falls.
• Cost to install conversion is a fraction of cost compared to total bathroom remodel.
• A inexpensive solution for both personal residences and senior and assisted living.
• Installed in less than one day.

If your lifestyle doesn’t include bathing in a tub anymore – a tub to shower conversion could be for you.

Renovating a Bathroom with a Seated Shower

Converting your current tub to a luxurious, seated shower involves a few decisions.  The tub removal and wall system installation must be done, but other items are optional.  Most people include these products in their new shower.

• Acrylic base matching
• Acrylic wall system
• New valve and trim
• Seat
• Handheld shower
• Grab Bars
• Shower door