They do make wide shower seats for the obese...problem is...there's no way to seal a shower curtain and the floor floods.
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Walk in bathtubs ?
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No need for curtains. We have 3/8" thick glass doors, about 30" wide. I've also seen showers with just one panel, but they are not as easy to reach the controls unless you are in the shower already.
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Keep up with the conversation...he's talking about using a bench-type seat half in the shower! You sit and move into the shower from the floor side.
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Same here. For me, taking a bath is not only to get clean, but to soak in hot water and relax. A lot cheaper and healthy form of relaxation than drinking alcohol. I also like to soak for softening callouses on my feet so I can scrape them off afterwards.
Standing in a shower is something I dont even consider as an option. You cant relax while standing, and I do not enjoy bathing at all, if I have to stand. A few times a year I may take a shower just because I have an appointment in a half hour and just want to freshen up. But that is rare. I could go without a shower, but not a bathtub. Yea, I know one can install a shower chair in a shower, but that is still not relaxing. Not to mention that I like to take a bath in winter when I have been outside, and am cold. To shower, I would have to set the house (or bathroom) temperature to about 80deg. before showering. But if I get into a tub of hot water, the house can be 60deg, and I'm fine.
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Yea, that does not mean you need a curtain. Keep up, the world of bathroom design has changed. The single panel would work with it.
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You mean when it hits the seat and sprays on the floor?
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I can understand the relaxing. I just don't feel as clean coming out of a tub of soapy water as I do after a shower that rinsed all the dirt away. Enjoy your choice.
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I looked at these last Fall and they had many models and sizes to choose fr om. The going price starts at about $4,000 but by the time you add all the extras they are about $7,000. The showroom here states they do it ALL but I do have the feeling it would be more like a 2 day or perhaps a 3 day job .
Yes, you do have to be IN the tub before it starts filling and remain in it while it drains. I did see where one company (Jaccuzi?) had an extra pump that could be purchased that guarantees to empty the tub in 90 seconds. T hey are nice if a person does have mobility problems such as stepping over a tub, but golly they are expensive!!
Co-workers aunt was SERIOUSLY considering having one installed which includ ed a complete bathroom remodel but the final price quoted her was $11,000. (Gulp)
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If I was really dirty, I have used a hose shower that connects to the faucet spout, and just rinsed off while the water was draining. As long as you stay seated, and keep the spray pointed at yourself (not outside the tub), your dont really even need a shower curtain. That suits all needs.
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If that was for a complete remodel, is was not a bad price. I did two bathroom in the past year and with minimal outside labor, buying supplies at the wholesale price, I spent more than that in each one.
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luded a complete bathroom remodel but the final price quoted her was $11,00
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I'm looking at doing a complete bathroom remodel on the original 1920's bat hroom in my house. I replaced the toilet about 2 or 3 years ago with an Am erican Standard Cadet (?). Sorry, I can't remember the exact name but it's the one that will effortlessly flush 18 golf balls; HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Any way, I'm sorta dreading the remodel as I know it will be expensive. That's one reason I had looked at the walk-in tubs, toying with idea of one in ca se I should need something easy to get in and out of in the future. But al so sorta looking forward to a brand spanking new bathroom as well.
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I think you're right.
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Do you have another bathroom? Ours was down for some time to do the work.
In our case, shower access was a major factor so we eliminated the tub. They make shower pans that line up with the drain so that portion of the plumbing was easier. We used Swanstone shower pan and sink. The shower is 32 x 60 so there is plenty of room and we have a chair in there too.
We did ceramic tile about 5' up except in the shower that goes all the way. Floor is tile too. Everything is good quality. Kohler faucets, rainhead and handheld, glass door, Bertch vanity. We spent about $13000 on each but I had a lot of free labor.
It is the only bath remodel we'll ever do, so I wanted it to be first class.
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bathroom in my house. I replaced the toilet about 2 or 3 years ago with a n American Standard Cadet (?). Sorry, I can't remember the exact name but it's the one that will effortlessly flush 18 golf balls; HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Anyway, I'm sorta dreading the remodel as I know it will be expensive. Th at's one reason I had looked at the walk-in tubs, toying with idea of one i n case I should need something easy to get in and out of in the future. Bu t also sorta looking forward to a brand spanking new bathroom as well.
Yes, I had an addition built onto the back of my house almost 8 years ago a nd that was one of the requirements. Very large bathroom compared to the 1
920's 5 x 7 bathroom that needs to be remodeled.I want to keep a tub in the remodel, just have to look around for a short o ne.
My sister-in-law is a class A tiler and she said she would do this for me i f I chose tile.
Even though it's a small bathroom I still want it to look spiffy. Just hav en't gotten my head wrapped around the idea yet that it all needs to be rip ped out.
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That will save you a bundle. The guy that did mine worked cheap, but it was still $2000.
We visited a couple of plumbing supply showrooms. We avoided the lower quality stuff at Home Depot and opted for a couple of levels up. Tuern the handle on a faucet and you can tell the difference.
Be sure to get a comfort height toilet unless you are very short, and a slow close lid.
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me if I chose tile.
She does a fantastic job and cuts her tiles precisely.
haven't gotten my head wrapped around the idea yet that it all needs to be ripped out.
I'm going to keep the new toilet. I would like the vanity top to continue over the top of the toilet tank. Of course it wouldn't be the same depth o f the vanity, just a narrow shelf over the john. That is one drawback to t he new toilets that their tanks are narrower and don't fit close to the wal l like the old 5 gallon toilet tanks used to. Thus the need for a narrow c ontinuous shelf over it.
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Good. John did a perfect job. We used epoxy ground but there is some new urethane grout that may be better and easier to use.
Narrows down what you can use for the top but there are still many choices. You just have to have easy access to the tank innards.
Our vanities are 48" so we just have a framed marror and a cabinet over the toilet. Plenty of storage space with the drawers and under sink..
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im going to keep the new toilet. I would like the vanity top to continue o ver the top of the toilet tank. Of course it wouldn't be the same depth of the vanity, just a narrow shelf over the john. That is one drawback to th e new toilets that their tanks are narrower and don't fit close to the wall like the old 5 gallon toilet tanks used to. Thus the need for a narrow co ntinuous shelf over it.
leave enough room so the toilet can be serviced. removing tank lid and acce ss to the workings
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over the top of the toilet tank. Of course it wouldn't be the same depth of the vanity, just a narrow shelf over the john. That is one drawback to the new toilets that their tanks are narrower and don't fit close to the wa ll like the old 5 gallon toilet tanks used to. Thus the need for a narrow continuous shelf over it.
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Yes! I have a shelf I bought at Home Depot over the toilet now and I can e asily access the workings of the tank. Not sure, but I think these continu ous shelves over the toilet from the vanity are even narrower than the one I have installed. That would be fine with me.
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snipped-for-privacy@spamblocked.com posted for all of us...
Being severely handicapped myself I couldn't lift my legs over the bottom ledge so they are out for me. When I travel I get a room with a roll-in shower. They have seats in them and only about a 1/2" lip. Most work very well but some were "there" for appeasement.
I think Ditra is a brand name that has waterproofing, drains and designs for them. Install extra grab-rails and take care when selecting a non slip tile.