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Walk-in tubs are an option for those with limited mobility It can be difficult for someone with limited mobility to step over the sides of a standard 14- to 19- inch high bathtub . For them, a walk-in bathtub may be an option. Taller and narrower than standard tubs, walk-in tubs are generally 48 to 60 inches in length, 28 to 36 inches wide, and 38 inches deep. They have watertight doors that are integrated into the tub wall. To access the tub, the user needs to just open the door and then step over a barrier that's usually only about 4 inches high. Some of these tubs have elevated transfer systems that allow you to transition into the tub directly from a wheelchair or walker, or to enter the tub via a lift. Like standard tubs, walk-in bathtubs are available in a wide range of sizes, styles and materials (a good one will have a steel frame covered by acrylic or fiberglass). Most will have handrails in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and a slip-resistant b...

Overview Let’s face it. Showers are the bathing choice of just about everyone. So if your bathroom has become a family bottleneck because you don’t have enough shower stalls or the one you have is leaking, read on. We’ll show you how to replace a leaky base, replace a tub with a shower only or install an additional shower to handle demand. Preformed shower bases have vastly simplified the installation process. They’re virtually leakproof and are vastly easier to install than traditional solid mortar bases . Still, setting a base can be challenging, especially when you’re remodeling older plumbing . In this article, we’ll show you how to rip out an old tub and replace it with a one- piece fiberglass shower base . We’ll walk you through the tricky parts, first how to relocate the drain just right, then the necessary venting. Next, we’ll show how to set a rock-solid base—one that won’t crack or leak down the road. Our step-by- step instructions will take you right up to the point where ...

DIY Chatroom Home Improvement Forum - Venting drain for shower and bath -   Plumbing ( http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/ ) stevetyler 12-30-2014 09:01 AM Venting drain for shower and bath   5 Attachment(s) I seem to have a problem here, I am remodeling a basement bathroom, house was built in 1929, washington state, it has a 4" stack that ties to the existing toilet and sink and shower line but I understand that it is not enough venting. Only had an issue once in the past with shower not draining and liquid plumber fixed it. Unfortunately it looks like I am working with just a 1 1/2" line instead of the required 2" for shower. I want to add a tub to the room and move the shower a bit but pipes are under concrete. If I extend shower I wont have room to add a vent pipe alongside the drain without it sticking out of the floor. Wondering how venting works, if I would need to make a new hole in the roof, I have heard of ...

When designing a bathroom, the key is to look beyond this space. Does the style blend with the rest of your house? Now, keep in mind, you don’t have to be matchy-matchy and blending doesn’t have to be boring. But if your door knobs and hardware throughout the home are oil-rubbed bronze and you choose nickel for a hall bathroom, the change in finish could be distracting to the eye. Same goes for color scheme, except for the powder room, where drama reigns. If the master bedroom walls are painted a cheery yellow and you go for a burgundy wine colored bathroom , the jarring contrast will create a choppy feel, not the smooth transition you’re after. Unless you plan on renovating the bedroom and changing the colors there, you want an adjacent bathroom design to go with the flow. “If the bathroom is part of a master bedroom, it needs to tie in with color or texture—something,” says Eileen Kollias, designer/owner, Eileen Kollias Design , Boston, Mass. “If the bathroom is in the hallway a...