Walk-in tubs: a discussion
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Tub inside walk-in shower - do you like it?
Comments (21)I don't understand the "extra cleaning" issue. I have been paying a lot of attention to where shower water splashes lately because we haven't decided how wide a glass panel to use. It doesn't go up that high from the floor for me,but maybe other people are more vigorous showerers! And although I give the glass wall and door a quick squeegee, it has never occured to me to wipe down the shower walls after use (although I admit we did use epoxy grout in this one.) The tub in the photo above would not get nearly the amount of soap residue due to overspray as a tub/shower combo, so I don't see the maintenance aspect as onerous. But I don't know yet! I saw this same discussion on Houzz recently and most of the people who had this layout loved it as I recall, but there was a lot of concern expressed by those who just looked at it and imagined maintenance or temperature control issues. Would love to hear from someone who's tried it, though......See MoreTub to fit shower area - walk-in tub?
Comments (5)Just a follow-up. Mom didn't like the look of the walk-in tub. It also has a distinct disadvantage. You have to be in the tub to run the water because the level of sitting is so high. You also have to wait until the water drains out of the tub to open the door before you can get out. They also have some that can be used as a shower in addition to tub. This was an advantage because the water would continually drain out while showering, but could sit down if needed to....See More'Walk-in' tubs - for elderly - any good?
Comments (13)Adding to this old thread: My MIL hates hers because the tub takes ten minutes to fill and she gets cold sitting in the tub waiting for it to fill and drain. She has resorted to taking showers or filling the tub THEN climbing into it! If someone reading this is considering buying a walk-in tub, my advice is to make sure there is adequate water pressure in your home. Ours has decreased over the years due to hard water and population growth in our area....See MoreGoing from 4 to 3 bdr vs MBR w/ tub & shwr and walk-in closet smart?
Comments (2)I'd sure prefer it. To me - it feels like with families being smaller - the NEED for that 4th bedroom is less - but with more work from home - having a spare room is higher. What's expected for your neighborhood?...See Moresonepi
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