Bathtub to Shower Conversion

The original shower stall with bath tub combination is at the heart of most bathroom remodeling project. Old and quaint, almost like your grandmas bathroom - this place needs some work. True, the home owner might miss soaking in the bath tub now and then, but in most homes there's still the front bathroom that has a bath tub.
Generally a conventional bathroom is full of hazards, even for the non-disabled. A tub can sometimes be hard to get in and out of, especially if the surface is wet, soapy and slippery. Is it any wonder that many household accidents resulting in injury take place in the bathroom? Converting a tub to a shower can reduce the risk of injury. For families with special needs or senior citizens, a wide variety of custom and standard sizes are available to easily convert a bathtub into a huge walk-in shower.

The process of tub to shower conversion involves removing the existing bathtub. The contractor should inspect the old plumbing and upgraded it if necessary. Also, an acrylic shower base with Microban is prevent mould and mildew should be installed with the drain location to match your old bathtub is then installed in place of the old bathtub. Acrylic wall system from North Star Bath Remodeling of Dallas, TX or a solid surface wall system from the Onyx Collection in Kansas City, Kansas are excellent choices to install for shower walls, go all the way up to the ceiling so it is easy to clean and be maintenance free. The shower valve is removed and relocated to shower height but most home owners find this is the right time to consider installing a new one. Safety bars and a choice of accessories installed to make the home owner's bathtub to shower conversion complete.

For those with special needs requiring wheel chair, walker or mobile access to the shower area, North Star Bath Remodeling located in Dallas, Texas offers a barrier free ABS acrylic shower basin. The curbless design keeps water in and allows for easy access to the shower unit. Additional services should be considered such as safety bar installation, shower seats, bowed shower curtain rods, recessed soap dishes, multi-use and slider shower heads, scald proof shower valves and many other accessories for those in need of an easy and safe showering environment.
North Star Bath Remodeling
Bathtub to Shower Conversion
   By Lloyd Summy
Published: 8/27/2009
 
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