Is converting your tub to a shower a good idea?
For seniors aging in place, here is how to weigh a tub-to-shower conversion before you decide, and avoid regret.
You have lived in this home for years, and the tub wall is starting to feel higher. Now you wonder if taking out the only tub will hurt resale, or if you will miss it later. For seniors aging in place, that is a fair worry, and there is a clear way to think it through.
Stepping over a tub wall is one of the harder moves in any bathroom. Wet skin, a slick floor and tired legs make it riskier each year. That is why many seniors aging in place start asking about a shower. A low-threshold Jacuzzi® shower turns a climb into a step. The real question is not only resale. It is who uses this bathroom today, and who will in the next few years.
The job is smaller than most people expect. Only the tub or shower area changes. The price depends on the size and layout of the space, the base, wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. Every bathroom is quoted in the home, and the free quote covers the product and the installation. Installs take In as little as One Day, and some take a second day, rarely.
This week, make a short list. Who uses this bathroom now? Who may use it in a few years? A tub matters more to families with small children. If the home has another tub, converting one is rarely a problem. If this is the only tub and grandchildren visit often, weigh that too. Then call Love Your Bath. A designer will come to your home and talk it through with you before you decide. There is no rush.
Picture the bathroom with a low step in, and a seat and grab bars if you choose them. One reviewer, R5 S. wrote, "we're looking forward to how much easier it'll be to get in and out of the shower safely." That is the goal. You stay in the home you know, and the bathroom works for you.
What our customers say
"Really happy all around with our tub to shower conversion. Everyone was very knowledgeable about the product and the cleanliness during installation was impeccable. We had a cheaper option and could have done both bathrooms through another company but Love Your Bath was so much more thorough and the quality of materials was exceptional. Can't wait to do our second bathroom soon!"
"Marcel and his helper did excellent work. We would definitely use Love Your bath again. Our new shower looks beautiful!"
"Angie was a delightful installer. She explained everything as she efficiently went about her work. I have nothing but nice things to say about her and the shower looks great.😊"
Other questions about tub-to-shower conversion for seniors aging in place
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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