Is it a good idea to convert a tub to a shower for limited mobility?
Limited Mobility and a tub wall that feels risky? Here is how to decide on a tub-to-shower conversion.
You have Limited Mobility, and the tub wall now feels like a hurdle. Taking out the only tub seems like a big step, and you worry about resale or regret. A low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower means a step, not a climb. Here is a straight answer, the kind a friend would give you.
A tub wall asks you to lift a leg high, then balance on a wet, slick surface. With Limited Mobility, that is often the hardest part of the bathroom. A low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower turns that climb into a step. For most people who dread the tub wall, converting is a good idea. The better question is who uses this bathroom today, and who will in the next few years.
The price depends on your space and your choices. The size and layout of the tub area matter. So do the wall style and color, the base, and the fixture finish. Extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars change it too. Many installs take as little as one day, and some take a second day, rarely. On resale, if your home has another tub, converting one is rarely a problem. If this is the only tub and small children live or stay with you, a tub may matter more.
This week, write down who uses the bathroom now and who might in the next few years. Then call Love Your Bath. A designer comes to your home and looks at how you move through the bathroom. You talk it all through before you decide. The quote is free and includes the product and the installation. Ask about grab bars and a built-in seat while the designer is there.
Once it is done, you step in instead of climbing over. You have a seat if you want one and a grab bar where your hand goes. R5 S. wrote after a tub to shower conversion that they were looking forward to "how much easier it'll be to get in and out of the shower safely." That is the goal. The bathroom stops being something you dread.
What our customers say
"Jean Santiago just finished our tub to shower conversion. He did an absolutely fabulous job and we're looking forward to how much easier it'll be to get in and out of the shower safely."
"Just had “Coby” visit us to give us a quote on a new shower. We had planned on waiting until next year but wanted to know options while planning. After his thorough analysis, we realized we needed to move forward. His quote was competitive and detailed, and we appreciated his insight. Needless to say, we signed our contract on the spot! Looking forward to our new shower!"
"Josh did an amazing job installing the new shower! Would highly recommend his services/company!"
Other questions about tub-to-shower conversion for limited mobility
cost to convert a bathtub to a shower
The cost depends on the size of the space, the shower base and wall style you choose, and any safety features like a seat or grab bars. We work only on the tub area, not the whole room. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote.
do i need a permit to change a tub to a shower
Permit rules in Florida are set by your city or county. Ask at your free design visit whether your job needs a permit, so it is settled before work starts.
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Ask Love Your Bath about tub-to-shower conversion for limited mobility.