Walk-in shower: pros and cons
“It is trendy: Walk-in shower. It creates a high-end look for your house and is also a practical choice for bathrooms, large and small.”
Before making your final decision on whether you should go with a walk-in shower or not, let's take a glance at Cozy Tiling's pros-cons list:
PROS:
Make a modern and stylish look for bathrooms
Walk-in showers, without thresholds or doors, merge seamlessly with the rest of the bathroom. This blended style makes the space of the bathroom look not only harmonious but also larger. In addition, you will find satisfaction in its no-distraction appearance.
Be flexible/versatile
Walk-in showers allow homeowners to install them in bathrooms of any size or customize them to any shape to suit their spaces. You don't need a large area for a walk-in shower: a walk-in shower can have its spot anywhere, with proper drainage.
Easy to access
For senior people or people with disabilities, accessibility is critical to ensure their safety and comfort. Imagine how hard it is for elderly people to "step in" the tub.
Walk-in showers, with no or fewer thresholds, make them accessible for people of all levels of mobility. In addition, they eliminate the need for stepping over ledges, preventing the risks of tripping over.
Homeowners also don't need to worry about door width, especially for wheelchairs.
Besides, the more accessible your bathroom is, the more it attracts a wide range of potential buyers. So this feature will help drive up your property's value.
Easy to clean
No one wants to spend a whole Saturday morning scrubbing the bathroom, so the less time it takes, the better it is. The seamless feature of a walk-in shower: fewer corners, lesser spots for grime and dirt buildup, and no doors/curtains save you a lot of time! You also don't need to worry about cleaning a tub.
Save water
A walk-in shower is a smart choice if you would like to reduce your water bills by using less water. They consume less than two thirds of the water volume a bath requires.
CONS:
It might be slippery when in use
Walk-in showers, especially the doorless ones can cause water spills or splashes on the floor, leading to a messy or slippery bathroom. So, walk-in showers must be built and appropriately tiled, especially on the slope. Calculating the proper slope for the drain ensures the water runs to the drain efficiently to prevent water pooling. However, this slope needs to be less than enough to avoid the user feel like he is standing on an uneven floor or going into a little hole.
Prone to leakage
Walk-in showers contain more risks than bathtubs. For example, an improper waterproofing layer, a bad grouting or silicone spot, or a cracked tile can easily cause severe leakage.
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