A safer shower that still looks like a nice bathroom.
Stepping over a tub wall gets harder with time. A shower built for safety can look like any other well-done bathroom, not a hospital.
What can go in
Low-threshold base
A short step-in instead of a tub wall.
Grab bars
Anchored into studs or added blocking, never just drywall.
Shower seat
Built in, or fold-down so it folds away when you don't need it.
Handheld shower
On a slide bar, so it sets at the right height for whoever is using it.
Slip-resistant surfaces
A slip-resistant base and floor.
Pressure-balance valve
Keeps the water temperature steady when someone flushes.
Planning ahead
This change is easier to make before it's urgent. Planning ahead gives you time to pick a look you like and schedule the work when it suits you, whether the shower is for you or for a parent. At a free in-home visit we walk through the options for your bathroom, with no pressure to decide that day.