How Do You Install A Walk-In Bathtub And Shower?
As you grow older, it gets harder and harder to get around. This is particularly true if you have range-of-movement difficulties. Create a better bath experience and install a walk-in bathtub. Determine the necessities needed, such as step height and tub width. Choose the location to install the walk-in tub with safety in mind. A disabled person needs to walk into the bathroom and go straight to the bathtub, if possible. Think logically. If you cannot put a second bathtub in the bathroom (and few can), you must simply remove the old tub or stall shower. Locate the access panel for the plumbing or make one as you go through the wall to get to the pipes. Turn off the water and get started. Remove the tub liner, shower wall, or as much of the bathroom tile as you need using a pry bar. Disconnect the water pipes. Clean off the old caulking with a utility knife. Pry the old tub or shower away from the wall and take it outside. Survey the install site. Set the tub in place and reconnect the