You may find it challenging to enter a traditional bathtub, so installing a walk-in tub is an excellent idea.
There is a door that allows you to walk directly into the tub. They also have several safety features to keep you safe when bathing. However, with so many various walk-in baths to pick from, it might be challenging to know which one is best for you.
There are a couple of things that you should look for when purchasing a walk-in tub.
Doors for Walk-In Tubs
The sealed doors on walk-in tubs help you maintain your balance as you enter to bathe and keep water contained. While the majority of tubs have an inner swinging door, outward opening doors are also available. The inward swinging door is the most frequent because the water pressure against it helps keep it shut and prevents moisture from accumulating on the floor. While this entry is easier to open and seal for the bather, it is impossible to open in an emergency without first draining the tub.
An outward swinging walk-in tub door includes a waterproof fastening mechanism. Whereas these doors are open fast in an incident without requiring the whole bath to be drained, the door handle could be hard to use for someone with limited hand strength. In addition, these versions are more costly than walk-in tubs with an inward opening door because the bathroom must be broad enough to accommodate the door.
Many models include an extra-wide door to make it easier to transfer the bather to and from a wheelchair, and many tub doors have a left or right opening entrance with safety rails on top of the tub’s side. Thresholds beneath the doors are also not all the same. For example, consider the threshold length when looking for a walk-in tub and ensure you can jump through it without falling. While, if threshold elevation is a consideration, specific models have super-duper low step-in profiles.
