Is converting a tub to a shower a good idea?
Tub-to-shower or shower-to-tub conversion, thought through for seniors aging in place and the people who help them.
You are thinking about taking out the tub, and you are not sure. Maybe you worry about resale. Maybe you worry you will miss it later. For seniors aging in place, the tub wall is often the hardest part of the day. Here is how to think it through.
Most tubs have a high wall you must lift a leg over, often on a wet, slick surface. For seniors aging in place, that step gets harder with time. So your question makes sense. You worry about resale. You worry you will miss the tub. Both worries are fair. The answer depends on who uses this bathroom now, and who will in the next few years.
The work covers only the tub or shower area. The price depends on the size and layout of the space, the base, the wall style and finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. A Jacuzzi® walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry is one choice. The free quote includes the product and the install. The job can take as little as one day, and rarely a second day.
This week, count the tubs in your home. If there is another one, converting this one is rarely a problem. If it is your only tub, slow down. Ask who bathes here today and who will in a few years. Small children do better with a tub. If you still want to soak, a walk-in tub with a low entry and a built-in seat is another path. Call Love Your Bath. A designer will visit your home and talk it through before you decide.
Picture the bathroom a few years from now. You step in with no climb. A seat and grab bars are within reach. Michelle N. wrote about her new shower, "Looks awesome and so happy to finally have it done." You made your choice calmly, not in a rush.
What our customers say
"Alex was pleasant and did his job correctly. I’m very pleased with the outcome. Thank you Al."
"*** *. did a fantastic job from start to finish. Outstanding workmanship. I would recommend him to anyone. Very clean, very professional."
"Shower is beautiful. done quickly and West was great. Looks awesome and so happy to finally have it done. Thank you."
Other questions about shower-to-tub conversion for seniors aging in place
shower to tub conversion cost
The cost depends on the space, the tub you choose and the wall surround style. We work only on the shower 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.
Ready to talk?
Ask Love Your Bath about shower-to-tub conversion for seniors aging in place.