Walk-in Baths

Walk-in Baths - Considerations
Some people find it difficult get out of, or climb into a normal bath. Walk-in baths have a door at the front or side of the bath and also a seat.  You need to consider that a Walk-in bath can only be filled when the user is in the bath with the door closed and sealed. Similarly, most of the water must be drained away before the user can leave a Walk-in bath. Even on a low level entry Walk-in bath, it is still necessary to step up into the bath.

Square or Cubicle Shower Baths
Walk-in baths are available in a range of shapes. Bathroom space is often at a premium and a square Walk-in bath will require less bathroom space. A square shaped Walk-in bath may not be suitable for a user experiencing stiffness in the hips or legs.

Many Walk-in baths are cubicle-shaped, affording more user space within the Walk-in bath. The door will have a pressure sealed edge and most Walk-in baths have an integral seat. It is important to check that the proposed user can step up into the bath, use and lock the door and reach and operate the taps and plug. Walk-in baths have an integral seat and the user should be able to sit down and stand up from the bath seat.

Walk-in Baths – Typical Features
Some typical features of a Walk-in bath include:-
Inward opening side or front entry door, stepped access, slip-resistant floor; low level access, quick drain waste system, internal grab rail, integral, adjustable powered seat, thermostatically controlled lever taps and shower canopy. More advanced Walk-in baths may have integrated hydrotherapy or whirlpool systems.