Posts Tagged ‘handicap bathroom’

Designing a handicap wheelchair accessible bathroom – Part 1 Shower Base & Door Entry

Monday, December 24th, 2012
Small accessible roll in shower

Small accessible roll in shower

For someone in a wheelchair showering or bathing can be a huge challenge (and in some cases an activity to be avoided given the physical strain of the task) – unless the bathroom and shower has been designed to accommodate their needs. Designing a handicap accessible bathroom requires a mix of careful planning, thoughtful design, selecting the best products and choosing a contractor with the right expertise.

 

In Part 1 of this series the focus will be on the step to design the entry to the bathroom and selecting the best shower base.

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7 Steps to Create a Safe and Stylish Universal and Accessible Shower Design

Friday, February 25th, 2011
Universal and accessible wet room shower design

Universal and accessible wet room shower designWalk in glass block shower, decorative grab bar, corner seat

Walk in glass block shower, decorative grab bar, corner seat
Walk in glass block shower, decorative grab bar, corner seat

Showers and bathtubs can be dangerous places for most anyone. Climbing over a bathtub rail, water and soap on the floor, a dark shower area which limits visibility are just a few common problems. How do you solve these challenges and create a relaxing, inviting shower which is safe as well? Read on to learn how:

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6 Tips for Choosing Custom Shower Base for Your Next Bathroom Remodeling Project

Saturday, January 15th, 2011
Custom Solid surface corian shower base neo angle design
Custom expanded polystyrene shower base for straight & curved walls
Custom expanded polystyrene shower base for straight & curved walls

Choosing the right custom shower base for a bathroom remodeling project can be tough. The options are many – the right selection for you may not be obvious. Use these 6 tips to guide you through the process:  Continue reading “6 Tips for Choosing Custom Shower Base for Your Next Bathroom Remodeling Project” »