walk in tubs

[bja1016]

Is there anyone out there that has one of these or has used one? The question I have is how well do they seal? Any issues of leaking with them? Thinking of getting one for our handicapped daughter and if anyone has pros or cons I would love to hear them.

[manhattan42]

I've seen a few installed for elderly folks, but the weak point in their design is the seal...which will eventually fail.

Personally, I'd install a curbless (roll-in) shower before installing one of these....

[Redwood]

I've seen a few installed for elderly folks, but the weak point in their design is the seal...which will eventually fail.

Personally, I'd install a curbless (roll-in) shower before installing one of these....

Those tubs are fairly expensive too...

Personally if your daughter wants baths instead of showers I'd consider a tub lift...

Bath Lifts

[anna_starr82]

bath lifts

Hi,

Bath lifts would definitely be the better solution.
Most of the walkin tubs will leak at some point .

[remodeling4u]

The seal is no problem completely, 10 years warranty.
the seal is made of silicone .if the door is glass ,then the seal will be much better.
check the information at triumphwalkinbathtubs.com or search " triumph walk in tubs" by google.

[Redwood]

The design in those Triumph Tubs is not the one I'd go with if I was installing one. I'd get one where the door opens inward so the pressure of the water in the tub helps to hold the door closed.

I know that's not quite what the 1 time poster above that was trying to drop a link to a Chinese made tub on an old thread wanted to have right under their post, but it is what it is...

[thurst]

My wife is pregnant and recently hurt her pelvis and has to use a walker. Sure could use a walk in tub about now....