The owner should definitely have a talk with the contractor and the assigned individual altogether to have a preview of what is about to take place. This will help him or her get an idea in advance. Frankly said, it is expensive but with the price comes a long list of luxurious benefits. These are not for people on a budget because it requires maintenance and upkeep are imperative. When researched there also comes a bathtub for small bathrooms with side and lateral entry which could be an alternative to the basic tub found in the houses.
WHAT SHOULD BE THE APPROPRIATE SIZE OF THE BATHTUB?
Bathtubs come in various sizes and shapes such as rectangular, alcove, oval etc. The standard size of a bathtub is found to be 60 inches in length, 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep. Small bathtubs can run 55 inches in length, 27 inches wide with 15 inches deep.
The walk-in bathtubs run for 36 inches and one half in length and 33 inches wide, especially for heavier people I.e. more than 250 pounds. Your house could use certain renovations if the previous bathtub was smaller than the new walk-in tubs. Extension shelves are a great fix that could be done to compensate for the un-required area. Beforehand, one should always keep in mind the size of their halls, doors and pathways whether narrow or steep for proper incorporation of the tub which should not interfere with daily routines of the individual residing in the same place.
There are various brands offering bath tubs at not so unreasonable prices such as Kohler, American Standard, Premium Care. The starting price of standard bathtubs ranges from 500 dollars and can go up to 700 dollars as well. There also exists tubs which can cost more than 1000 dollars too.
Most importantly, a conversation with family members before opting to buy one will be a great start which will help the buyer get some insights and views about the equipment to be bought.
INSTALLATION AND EXTRA COSTS
The walk-in tubs are themselves expensive but along with comes the installation price which could become a huge burden. The costs could be unbearable as compared to the tub. If you want to get a jet or a hand shower fixed you would be charged separately. It is the same when you would think to install a bigger water heater to be used in the winters because the size of the equipment would not favor the tub. Few miscellaneous costs could also be added in the entire amount as the need to fix the wash basin, shelves or bars to get the tub fixed. There could be costs related to people working as well who will be paid in the work. Altogether it would not be a cost-effective affair. Moreover, it is also observed that the costs are unbearable for many people but its utility is supreme and advantageous. When talking with patients suffering from various body aches and muscle pains, it is found that they provided a thumbs up for the tub even if someone was to pay a whopping amount for it.
