Question 1

What are the benefits of a walk-in shower?

Accepted Answer

Walk-in showers are easier to enter and exit than bathtub showers. Walk-in showers can also be bigger than bathtubs, and fewer curves make them easier to clean. Finally, walk-in showers can be installed in any sized bathroom.

Question 2

Can you replace a tub with a walk-in shower?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can replace a tub with a walk-in shower. A tub-to-shower conversion can be professionally completed in one or two days.

Question 3

How do walk-in showers differ from traditional showers?

Accepted Answer

Walk-in showers do not require the user to step over the side of a tub to enter. Instead, users typically only have one small step to navigate. In addition, walk-in showers can be larger or smaller than bathtubs, which makes them an excellent option for any sized bathroom.

Question 4

Why do seniors prefer walk-in showers?

Accepted Answer

Seniors prefer walk-in showers because they typically only require one small step for entry. A bathroom is dangerous for seniors – especially when they need to step over the side of a bathtub to access the shower.

Question 5

Are walk-in showers suitable for all bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

One benefit of walk-in showers is that they are suitable for any sized bathroom. If you have a small bathroom with a shower/bath combination, you can replace your bathtub with a walk-in shower.

Question 6

What maintenance is required for a walk-in shower?

Accepted Answer

Walk-in showers require little maintenance if care is taken to keep excess hair and debris from the drain. However, periodic cleaning is needed.

Question 7

How long does a new walk-in shower take to install?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the project’s scope, a walk-in shower can be installed in as little as one or two days.

Question 8

Are doorless walk-in showers a good option for me?

Accepted Answer

Many doorless walk-in showers are custom designed, which means they can be any size you wish. They are great options for those with limited mobility. However, doorless walk-in showers may not work if you have a smaller bathroom or need more privacy.

Question 9

How do you prevent a walk-in shower from leaking water?

Accepted Answer

The placement of the showerhead is critical in doorless walk-in showers. Additionally, doorless walk-in showers require a larger bathroom space to ensure water doesn’t leak from the shower.

Question 10

Does adding a walk-in shower add value to your home?

Accepted Answer

Bathroom remodels add value to your home. National data shows that a bathroom remodel raises the house's value by approximately 59% of the project's cost.