Done climbing over the tub? Here is what a walk-in shower takes
What turning a tub into a walk-in shower involves and what sets the price, for Kissimmee, FL homes.
The tub in your Kissimmee bathroom has not held a bath in years. It is just a high wall you climb over to shower, and that climb is getting old. You want it gone and a walk-in shower in its place, but you are not sure how big a job that is or where to start.
That kind of job has a name: a tub-to-shower conversion. The old tub comes out, and a shower goes into that same spot. The high tub wall is replaced by a low or barrier-free entry. When the shape of the space fits, a very low-profile custom pan can be made for it. The walls are a Jacuzzi® shower system, grout-free and easy to clean. You choose the wall type and color, the base type and color, and the fixture colors, so the finished shower is built around your taste.
How big the job is comes down to your space and your picks. Each conversion is priced at your home, since no two bathrooms match. The size and layout of the tub space, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars all move the number. The work stays on the wet area, so floors and vanities are not part of it.
Before you call, picture who will use this shower and what would help them most. A seat? A grab bar near the entry? Then reach out to Love Your Bath and set a time for a design visit, with all homeowners there. The designer listens before anything else, and then builds a custom plan with options and a free quote for the job. You pick the base, walls, seat and grab bars, and you can ask about anything that worries you before you decide.
Once it is finished, the tub wall is gone for good. You walk in, sit if you like and steady yourself on a bar placed where you asked for it. The products carry a lifetime warranty that covers you for as long as you own the home. Janice S. summed up her own change this way: "The walk-in shower replaced the tub/shower, it is Gorgeous! I love it!"
What people in Kissimmee say
"Love our new walk-in shower from Love Your Bath! Our installer, Angie, was super nice to all our family - even our dog!"
"Recently replace my old shower with a brand new one. loveyourbath did the installation. I chose them after I saw the shower they installed at a neighbor's. I am very pleased with my new shower … included a seat, soap dish and grab rails. Alex did the installation all by himself & did a great job. Took the time to explain the paperwork, the warranty and care. I would gladly refer them to everyone! Thank you loveyourbath!!"
"I’m impressed! I’ve had problems in the past with remodeling from different companies. I did my research a few companies, thoroughly. I don’t regret my choice, at all. Great communication and very professional from the sales to the install. Best of all, they got the job done without any issues what so ever. I’m very happy and will recommend them."
Other things people in Kissimmee ask
alternative to a walk-in tub for the elderly
The most common alternatives are a walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry, a tub-to-shower conversion, and adding a built-in seat and grab bars. Each one removes the climb over the tub wall. A designer can show you all of them side by side at home and quote the one that fits.
least expensive way to replace a shower
The lowest-cost way to get a real new shower is to replace just the shower: a new base and wall system installed over a cleaned-out space, with no full gut. That is what we do with Jacuzzi® shower systems, and most jobs take as little as one day.
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Love Your Bath handles walk-in showers in Kissimmee and the area around it.