Posts Tagged ‘grab bar’
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Existing bathtub before glass block shower conversion
The problem: Although bathtubs can be a nice feature when bathing small children they can be a major source of danger for an older adult. Trying to step over the tub rail (which in some cases can be up to 20” high) into a wet tub/shower area has resulted in many injuries (especially for those with mobility challenges). Such was the case for an older man in his 60’s living in Grove City Ohio (a suburb of Columbus). His daughter contacted The Bath Doctor and Columbus Glass Block for some input and advice on how to not only make the existing shower area safer but also to add style and improve the value of the home as well.
Glass block walk in shower fold down seat and grab bar
Challenges with the existing bathtub/shower area – Here were the weaknesses of the existing space:
- An old fiberglass tub that was hard to step into for showering.
- No grab bar to make it safer to get into the shower.
- The tub floor surface was slippery when wet.
- Existing shower valve did not offer an anti-scald feature for safe water temperatures. There was only a stationary shower head which made it impossible to shower while sitting down.
- There was no sturdy wall to grab onto in the tub.
- The white fiberglass walls did not offer much style or interest to dress up the bathroom.
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Bathtub to Glass Block Walk in Shower Conversion – Adding Safety & Style” »
Tags: anti scald valve, bathtub to shower, bathtub to shower conversion, fold down seat, glass block walk in shower, grab bar, safety grab bar, shower safety, shower seat, shower valve, tub safety, tub surround, walk in shower
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Sunday, January 16th, 2011
Tags: accessible design, anti scald valve, barrier free entry, Bathroom Remodeling, bathroom vanity, casement windows, comfort height toilets, double hung windows, grab bar, handheld shower, home blog, home modification, home modification remodeling, home modifications, in law suite, interior doors, kitchen blog, kitchen cabinets, kitchen remodeling, roll under sink, room addition, towel bar, tub to shower, walk in shower, zero step entry
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Commercial Remodeling & New Construction, Exterior Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows | 2 Comments »
Saturday, January 1st, 2011
- Decorative Grab Bar and Towel Bar Chrome Finish Luxuria Line
- Decorative Bathroom Safety Accessories Toilet Roll, Corner Shelf, Valve Ring, Soap Dish
Bathroom safety does not have to be boring or scream out “grandma lives here!” Let’s face the facts – many innovations in safe bathroom accessories were initially created for the institutional markets like hospitals, schools, and health care facilities. In fact most grab bars, safety towel bars and handrails in today’s homes still give the appearance that you’re scheduled for an overnight stay at St. Old Person’s Hospital. Who really wants this type of look? No one I know.
Today if you need a more universal design that is useable and accessible to everyone you don’t have to choose between safety and stylish design. Here’s 5 tips to help you select safe bathroom accessories which are stylish as well. Continue reading “5 Tips For Selecting Safe & Stylish Bathroom Accessories and Decorative Grab Bars” »
Tags: bath to shower, bath tub to shower conversion, bathroom blog, Bathroom Remodeling, bathtub conversion, decorative grab bars, grab bar, grab bars, hand rail, handrails, remodel bathroom, safety accessories, shower blog, shower remodeling, shower valve, soap dish, towel bar, universal design
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Commercial Remodeling & New Construction | 1 Comment »
Thursday, September 16th, 2010
- Small bathroom remodeling project, subway tile, curved cabinet
In the 2000’s it was the bigger the better in bathroom remodeling projects – large soaking tubs, bathrooms the size of master bedrooms were all the rage. Well those days are long gone. We have a new economic reality in the United States and as we’re all discovering you’ve got to learn how to do more with less. Fortunately cool and functional does not have to be related to size when it comes to small bathroom remodeling project. Learn these 5 ½ steps to make your small bath project shine: Continue reading “Small Bath Remodeling – Size Doesn’t Matter” »
Tags: bathroom lighting, Bathroom Remodeling, glass block shower, grab bar, rain shower head, recessed storage, shower head, small bathroom, small bathroom remodeling, small spaces blog, towel bar, tub blog, walk in shower, wet room
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Commercial Remodeling & New Construction, Glass Block | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Falling water home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Remodeled bathroom
- A remodeled bathroom
On a recent trip to Nemacolin Woodlands (a fantastic vacation spot) my 11 year old son met another boy his age from New Jersey. After talking to the boy I learned that he motivated his parents to drive him all the way from New Jersey to this vacation spot in Pennsylvania (about a 10 hour drive) because he wants to be an architect and wanted to see Fallingwater (the famous home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright). I thought to myself how cool is it that an 11 year old boy would be excited enough about home design to be able to get his parents to take him this far just to see a house!
This young man should be an inspiration to us all. Why settle for a boring bathroom remodeling project when you can design something with a sense of wow and/or a feeling of tranquility? Why “settle” for a bland bathroom when with a little planning you can have something extraordinary? Here are some ideas to inspire your bathroom remodeling design: Continue reading “Your bathroom remodeling project – Be Inspired!” »
Tags: architectural style, bathroom accessories, bathroom contractor, bathroom design, Bathroom Remodeling, bathtub, design blog, grab bar, remodeling contractor, safety bar, shower enclosure, shower stall, soap dish, towel bar
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