After slipping on a plastic mat with suction cups that didn't grip the tub, I bought non-slip shower treads on Amazon. They're made by a company called SlipX Solutions. Several posters on GW recommended them. They're fabulous: clear, not too visible, clean easily, and best of all provide excellent traction. I highly recommend them.

Depending on the amount of room you have, and what you want to do with your bathroom, I can introduce you to the absolute greatest tubs I have ever seen on the Internet, namely those put out by the WS Bath Collection. TheyÂre a company located in PA. I wrote a blog on them some time ago which is too long for this forum, but thereÂs a link at the bottom of this. What I found myself liking about them, though, was the utter luxuriousness of their output. Had I the room for such an item in my own bathrooms, I would install them in a heart beat. I also think I would tend to design my bathroom around their tubs, as they seem to lend themselves to such a concept. Many years ago as a bachelor I roomed with my brother and we had an apartment with a bathroom large enough for both tub and shower, which were separate, not the old tub/shower combo. The shower, in consequence, was small, but it was fine, and we had that nice tub for a soak now and again. If that place were mine now to remodel, I would set it up with one of those glorious tubs from WS Bath and something nifty for a shower. But, as I say, on a day-to-day basis, all you really want is a shower to get cleaned up and go. The shower does not have to be large. But the tub thatÂs where you soak your cares away, and that should be as large, and as glorious, as possible. Here is a link that might be useful: Cabinet & Furniture Trends & Information

I know this is an old thread. I'm comtemplating if I want a tub at all but if I get an air or a jetted tub, if the sides have stone around, how do you reach the motor if you need a repair? Just curious if anyone has dealt with that situation. For my current outdated tub, I can reach the motor through the the cabinet; I have a cut out there. I could do the same thing. But adding a slab of quartz to a tub make for a very expensive tub. Dominique, what did you decide and are you happy with your decision?

The overwhelming majority of demographics for your complex would prefer a great shower versus a mediocre tub/shower. Aging people who want to age in place need a shower - and as large as possible because stepping over a tub becomes increasingly problematic. Design with both function (bench and as many grab bars as possible to be reachable anywhere in the shower). While many older people are nimble up to a certain point, there are also periods when they might not be able to bathe and among my senior friends many have given up baths even if they previously enjoyed them because of difficulty of getting up from the tub. While you might lose a buyer who absolutely demands a tub in the master, the greater number will appreciate a great shower. And, if someone really wants a tub experience as critical, chances are they would prefer a larger soaking experience versus a tub/shower combo which doesn't provide the best experience for bathing or showering.