Austin Tub To Shower Conversions

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Bathtubs are good for soaking, but how often are they actually used? A tub to shower conversion is not only a great way to update your outdated bath, but it also provides you with a lower maintenance, safer and more accessible bathing solution. Existing tub/shower combinations are dangerous for anyone with any kind of mobility issues caused by temporary or chronic medical conditions. Stepping over the side of the tub in wet conditions requires stability. Tub conversions for seniors provide safety for bathing within a custom walk in or roll in shower. Easier bathing access reduces the complications brought about from mobility issues. Using Universal Design,custom tub shower conversions are advised for everyone and signify you're thinking ahead for a hopefully temporary or perhaps a permanent physical need. They eliminate stepping over the side of the tub potentially creating a fall. You should always plan for a clear five foot turning radius within the bathroom for a future wheelchair user to make turns in the design. Besides, replacing bathtubs with showers is one of the most common changes made for an accessible Universal Design bathroom remodel. Be aware when replacing a tub with a shower, all shower drains require a two inch pipe. The good news is the old 1 ½ inch tub drain attaches to a 2 inch pipe where it was reduced in close proximity to the tub. Simply extend the existing 2 inch pipe to your new shower drain location.

Whether you’re doing a tub to shower conversion, combining the existing uncomfortable or cramped tub and shower spaces together, or merely enlarging your existing shower always provide a more comfortable feeling. Changing your existing bathroom's layout to be more efficient and fully utilizing the room’s square footage is the goal using Universal Design. The design process offers a seamless pathway for Aging in Place.

Along with aging in place, universal design is becoming more of a household term. Essentially, it’s about building or modifying places and spaces—both public and private—to accommodate people of all ages and abilities. More than just an architectural concept, universal design is a win-win for sandwich generation boomers caring for aging parents and their children at home, for grandparents raising grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and for all who are facing the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other chronic diseases. Whether your family needs the support now or down the road, universal design features are a good long-term investment for the home itself.

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Tub To Shower Conversions In Austin, Texas

Replacing bathtubs with showers is one of the most common changes made during an accessibility remodel. While walk-in tubs are available, a wheelchair usually enter into them. Wheelchair accessible showers, on the other hand, can be used for those with limited mobility as well as those using walkers or wheelchairs. A seat is recommended, and an easy fix for added versatility is installing a hand-held shower head.