BARRIER-FREE SHOWERS
Barrier-Free Showers Provide an Accessible and Elegant Shower Option
If you have limited mobility or use a wheelchair, using a bathtub or shower can be a challenge. High thresholds to step over, tight space, and slippery surfaces are just a few of the safety risks. Fortunately, a barrier-free shower can make your bathing experience safer and more comfortable.
What is a Barrier-Free Shower?
A barrier-free shower, also known as a curbless or zero-entry shower, is a type of shower that does not have a raised threshold or step at its entrance. It offers a seamless transition from the bathroom floor to the shower area, allowing wheelchair users or persons with limited mobility to safely walk or roll into a shower without navigating a curb.
How Water is Contained
The key to water containment in a low-threshold shower lies in the slope of the shower floor. Whereas traditional showers channel water from four angles into a centrally located drain, the barrier-free shower channels water along one sloped plane into a strategically placed drain.
Barrier-Free Shower Options
The barrier-free shower is also a popular choice for individuals of all abilities, as the shower design offers a beautiful, minimalist look to complement any bathroom. Barrier-free showers are customizable—choose your color, your dimensions, threshold height, accessories, and more.
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Barrier-Free Shower Features
- No threshold means no obstacle to entry
- Accessible design for wheelchairs
- Open-feel interior design
- Customizable in size, shape, and layout
Barrier-Free Shower Benefits
- Accessibility: A barrier-free shower accommodates individuals with limited mobility, making it easier for you to bathe independently and comfortably.
- Aging-in-place: Barrier-free showers are a popular choice for individuals who wish to remain in their homes as they grow older. The shower’s design ensures that you can continue using your bathroom with minimal assistance.
- Ease of cleaning: The absence of a curb or threshold simplifies the cleaning process, which is beneficial for individuals who have difficulty reaching low-lying areas.
- Universal design: Barrier-free showers embrace the concept of universal design, which aims to create spaces that are usable by people of all ages and abilities. This feature can increase the resale value of a home.
- Modern aesthetic: The open design of a barrier-free shower can make a bathroom appear larger and more inviting.
