What are Walk-In Bathtubs? (with picture)

Harshada
Post 14

I think a walk in bathtub is a must for senior citizens and those who face physical disability in case of their safety while having bath. It prevents slip and falls.

In spite of that, walk in baths offer a luxurious experience. Also it provides lot of health benefits like it soothes muscles and joints, improves circulation, reduces stress and improves sleep patterns.

anon280714
Post 13

While these baths can be beneficial, my parents have one and it's been nothing but problematic. First, they don't like sitting in while it fills, so they fill it and climb over the side to get in, which defeats the purpose of having the door.

Second is the door itself. It is an outward swinging door, so my Mom has flooded the house twice now because she starts the bath but forgets to close the door and walks away. We are now going to remove this bath and install a shower only stall for them.

anon76875
Post 8

My grandmother had problems getting her legs over the tub to take a shower. She had a product called a Safeway Step installed. Worked great and was a fraction of the cost of a remodel. Actually cost less than $800. Can't recommend it enough.

anon47088
Post 7

I hope this help people who are out there in a similar situation to mine. My father, who lives with me, has his own bathroom here. Unfortunately, it was a bathroom that contained a combination tub/shower with a glass door. Because my father has difficulty with his balance and also has some neuropathy, we knew we needed a different set-up for him. It was dangerous for him to step over the side of the tub and I also had visions of him falling through the glass door. Changing the tub into just a shower would require major plumbing changes, so we looked into and purchased one of the newly advertised walk-in bath tubs. I know that there are many senior citizens who would benefit from it. The hydrotherapy is an especially nice feature for relieving back/ legs pains and relieving osteoporosis discomfort. I did tons of shopping around and zeroed in on a acrylic quality tub with the hydrotherapy for the most affordable amount.

anon41430
Post 6

The most important factor to consider is who will install? Who will warranty? If it is any plumber, well, you may have issues as well as have warranty issues. Seek a company that delivers and installs and has a good BBB reputation.

youngbest
Post 4

In our opinion Gel Coat Fiberglass is the more desirable material.

anon6606
Post 3

In our opinion Gel Coat Fiberglass is the more desirable material. Anyway walk-in bathtub is convenient for the elderly or handicapped.

anon2011
Post 2

While it is accurate that acrylic does not have the tensile strength of fiberglass and is not the appropriate material in and of itself for a tall tub, Acrylic Walk-In Bathtubs are ALL constructed of acrylic overlaid on fiberglass, and are just as strong, durable and safe as totally fiberglass/gel coat Walk-In Bathtubs.

There are benefits and drawbacks to both acrylic and fiberglass, neither is perfect.

Recoverybath
Post 1

One important concern when choosing a walk in bathtub, is the material that the bath is constructed from.

Avoid one that is made of Acrylic. It is a vacuum formed substance that can be very weak when stretched to the depths that a walk in tub requires.

Gel Coat Fiberglass is the more desirable material.

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