The walk-in tubs come primarily with the following safety constituents: High wall height. The elevation mostly measures from 37 to 47 inches. This decreases the chances of a person falling out of the bath tub or through the glass of a shower door. Chair-height bathtub seat: The seat is tall enough and has a rough surface that prevents slipping. It therefore allows for safer bathing. A person with mobility problems can also comfortably get up from the position. Textured floor: All models listed here include a textured floor surface in order to prevent slipping. Do not buy a walk-in tub without this feature. No less than two grab bars: The customer can select the bars during installation. The locations of these bars should also be chosen to suit the bather. The preferred bar location for a left handed person is different from a right handed person. One grab bar may...

What are walk-in bathtubs? Walk-in bathtubs are an alternative to a traditional bathtub. Walk-in tubs have doors on them. They open up so the user doesn’t have to step over a leading edge like you might find on a conventional bathtub. Walk-in bathtubs can be safer alternatives for elderly and/or disabled individuals, but there are many different types of walk-in bathtubs. If you’re considering a new walk-in type tub, you need to know your options. Soaking tub The soaking tub is a basic model and does not have any air or water jets. It includes a leak-proof door and a low-entry step-up. Grab bars are sometimes included but may be an optional feature. A seat is molded into the tub. Most soaking tubs also include a hand-held shower head that fits into its place at the front of the tub. All soaking tubs listed in this comparison have anti-slip floor and seat finishes. Aerotherapy...

The walk-in tubs come primarily with the following safety constituents: High wall height. The elevation mostly measures from 37 to 47 inches. This decreases the chances of a person falling out of the bath tub or through the glass of a shower door. Chair-height bathtub seat: The seat is tall enough and has a rough surface that prevents slipping. It therefore allows for safer bathing. A person with mobility problems can also comfortably get up from the position. Textured floor: All models listed here include a textured floor surface in order to prevent slipping. Do not buy a walk-in tub without this feature. No less than two grab bars: The customer can select the bars during installation. The locations of these bars should also be chosen to suit the bather. The preferred bar location for a left handed person is different from a right handed person. One grab bar may...