Bath Out, Shower In

sandelf oh, ok.

I looked at the link and saw those shaped baths with over-bath showers.

For those needing a wet room but thinking they cannot afford it, can I remind you that the Council may help.

I prefer a bath and have a chair that fits in the bath and lowers and raises you. It’s got good suckers that grip the bottom of the bath. The unit has a rechargeable battery. You don’t need any special installation. I got mine from a supplier that sells through Amazon, it was about £250.00
. If you have a recognised disability you can make a declaration to the company and they deduct VAT

I know of two people who have had a grant towards a wet room because of poor health.
We had a completely new bathroom a couple of years ago and had the bath removed and a large, walk in shower (with handle) put in.
We are very pleased with it but if I had my time again, I would probably have made it into a wet room.

What about those 'walk-in' baths with building in seat? Suppose you hurt your back and can't stand for any length of time, then a walk-in bath would be ideal.

Sorry I wan't clear - the sort I mean is a bath you walk into - various door arrangements - with most you do have to step up but not far. And fill once you are inside. Or shower if you want. www.google.com/search?q=shower+bath+combo+uk&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB880GB880&sxsrf=AJOqlzX-35bmL8PaBKasWmx-L0BqSVAa7A:1677073569614&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjh54Pzoan9AhXZQUEAHekVAjkQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1920&bih=937&dpr=1

We removed the bath, put in a shower and there was room for an extra toilet. Much better arrangement for us. I wouldn't worry about the value if it is safer.

Caleo You also described your shower room floor. I understand however I wonder what if any is the difference between what you have and a wet room. Also, is your sub floor concrete or wooden floorboards?

My husband says a wet room doesn't have short spans of walls around shower, a curtain to enclose space, a wet room being more open?

Our bath was removed, the floor was all removed. New special (?) sheets of board applied to the floor. Something was applied over the new special boarding to make it impervious to water and reduce any future tile movement. The floor in the rest of the bathroom (not under the shower) was of higher depth by maybe 1.5 cm, (IOW 2 depths of special board were used) than under the shower. The edge was graded down with the applied mix to make it all seem level. Tile over entire floor (with indiscernible slant into shower), and all walls - to the ceiling.

Technical names of supplies allude us. It works well for 2 people washing each other or for a person bathing baby in a portable tub.

I think the problem is that the OP is finding it difficult to get in and out of the bath now, sandelf.

Im starting to find it hard to get in and out the bath, and finding myself using the bath more as a shower now, but im worried about slipping over. I have a bath mat down to help with grip but im not keen.

I'd look at shower bath combos. Will be an expensive option but unless you need the money for something else - why not have comfort and choice? Lots of styles - image search www.google.com/search?q=shower+bath+combo+uk&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB880GB880&sxsrf=AJOqlzX-35bmL8PaBKasWmx-L0BqSVAa7A:1677073569614&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjh54Pzoan9AhXZQUEAHekVAjkQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1920&bih=937&dpr=1

I changed mine about 5 years ago now - took the bath out and made a room width shower (where the bath was it fitted with about 4" gap) now the shower goes there - little step up and a door which is a bit smaller than the entrance to the shower. Best thing I did - I've had two hip replacements and struggled in the bath, plus I live on my own so was concerned about falling and getting stuck with no help available.

Sorry not read all the responses.... defo get decent size shower with shower head on hose that will allow for sitting position. Make shower as spacious as possible and also think of the needs of a second person assisting at some future time. We have glazed wall on one side but open ended so no door to think about. I would not recommend those suction grabhandles for long term use tho good for travel. Get chome hand grab rails included in the job.

I gather it might make a difference to the selling price or the ease in selling a house in the UK, here it doesn't, so I shall not attempt to answer that.

It will, as you say, make a great deal of difference to your personal safety to have the bath removed and a shower installed that is large enough for a shower seat if desirable, and large enough for a carer or nurse to help you shower, if that should become necessary.

Here a small shower would not do in the context of anyone employed to help you, so check Health and Safety requirements where you are.

Falling in the bath, can, as I am sure you know, result in an accident that will permanently incapacite you, if you are unfortunate.

If you live alone, take into consideration that with a broken hip you wouldn't even be able to ring for help!

Tell your plumber what your requirements are and why, and don't let yourself be talked into a smaller tub and a smaller shower.

If making the alteration, have a shower with room for a carer, or a wheel-chair or even better, both at once.

A shower will also be a saving on hot water and water rates, as you will be using less water and heat to heat it.

Have the largest shower you can get in - don’t worry about the lack of bath - if someone wants one later they will put one in x

I’d never get rid of my bath. I have an en-suite shower room and hate being enclosed inside that steamy cubicle, can’t breathe in there. Always use the over bath shower in the family bathroom and also love a soak a couple of times a week. As to removing the bath and how it would affect future sales, remember that families with young children do need the bath but could always reinstate one.

winterwhite I had a DH who hated showers but a bath lift solved the problem of getting him in and out of the bath. We had a bath in the en suite and took one out of the main bathroom to install a large shower cubicle which suits me and seems to suit visitors too. I need to update the en suite but will retain the bath.

Can’t you just get a walk in shower fitted in your house next to your bath my son and his wife had a bath with shower over it and a cupboard next to it so they had cupboard removed and a new bath and a walk in shower next to it. You talk to the shower to use very trendy lol

When had a new bathroom installed we had the bath taken out and a walk in shower put in as we were thinking of when we got older and neither of us particularly like baths. Its the best thing we had done which is brought home to me when I am faced with climbing in and out of a bath with an overhead shower in hotels. In fact the last break I had, I ended up just having strip washes as I was so worried about clambering in and out.

I would love to get rid of our bath and have a walk in shower fitted. Can someone advise me how they found the company to do the work. I have had bad experiences with having work done in our home and need to trust whoever is doing the work.

Thank you!

I agree with most others here. I had a bath but due to arthritis, had problems getting in and out and even sitting in it, so we had it taken out and a walk in shower, the length of the old bath , put in. It's great, so much easier and plenty of room to put a stool in if I need it. You need to look after yourself, take into account what your needs are. As others have said, if you did move, the new owners would probably change it anyway, so have what you need.

We are currently discussing with a bathroom planner the best way to retain,as far as possible, the bathroom we have, which really doesn’t need replacing except for the bath. The current thinking is to have a shower with a long floor tray that takes up the exact space where the bath stood so that the present tiled floor will not be affected. I will be sad to loose the bath but we are currently future proofing our home, rather than waiting for the changes to become really imperative.

We had the bath taken out and a walk in shower put in years ago. Neither of us liked baths and I must say I’ve never missed it. Now that I’m on my own, and I’m getting a bit older 😬, I think it’s probably safer. Personally don’t really care about house value, much rather be happy with what I have. I’m sure the family will cope when the time comes.

I know someone who moved into a rented flat with one of these 90cm x 90cm baths( but no shower) it was very uncomfortable by all accounts, she never stop moaning. She had kids and said they struggled with the size. She hated it they all did. I suggest you try to get a look at one before you commit yourself local bathroom stores bound to have display models. Measuring something out doesn’t always give you the full picture. Showers are more sustainable, so I am not sure it will reduce the value of your house but I actually don’t know , if was you, I research that or ask an estate agent.

May depend on the size of your house whether not having a bath could be an issue. If say a 3/4 bed house more likely a family home and a bath could be considered an advantage though not always as a lot of buyers rip bathrooms out and do up to their own taste. You should go for what will suit you now. I had a wet room in a property over 20 years ago and hated it, no matrer how careful water always spread. Walk in shower no problems. Many have very low edges, easy to manage and easy to have grab rails fitted if ever needed.

Think of your own safety, comfort and budget and don't worry about saleability of the property later on.

Shortly after MrP and I moved here we both slipped in the bath - no serious injuries involved but it was scary as we worked different shifts and the out come could have been so different.

We opted for a walk-in shower with wall panels - no grouting to clean; the surface of the base has a grain to it so there's no need for rubber mats that, lets face it, do get nasty over time.