The Benefits of Installing a Walk-In Shower

Walk-in showers are becoming more popular across the UK, with a number of benefits which can make them far more advantageous for homeowners than conventional alternatives. Here are just a few.

Accessibility

The most obvious advantage enjoyed by walk-in showers is that they’re very easy to get in and out of. You don’t need to raise your leg as you would with a bathtub, and there’s no door to cause an obstruction. This makes strolling in and out of the shower more convenient and less dangerous, and it’s particularly helpful for either children or the elderly. Even wheelchair users can use a walk-in shower without much of a hitch.
 

Space

Walk-in showers generally don’t break up your floor space, and the screen will be made entirely of glass. This means that it makes your bathroom look more open and less cluttered. Opt for one without discernible edges, and you’ll make your bathroom look far larger. In comparison, tubs and enclosed showers might look a little bulky. As an added plus, walk-in showers tend to be associated with more luxurious properties, so they’ll give the room an upscale appearance.

Convenience

Enclosed showers have lots of moving parts. This creates plenty of spaces for dirt and grime to collect, or for bacteria and mould to thrive in. A walk-in shower doesn’t share this problem. Their minimalist design makes cleaning far easier and faster. All you’ll normally need to do is wipe down the floor, panel, and edges, and you’ll be done. Additionally, the fact that they’re more open makes walk-in showers easier to move around in. No more contorting yourself into odd shapes in order to scrub out all the corners!

Durability

That lack of complexity also means that walk-in showers tend to last longer than traditional alternatives. They might not look as durable, but the absence of moving parts means that less can go wrong. You won’t need to worry as much about anything aging or breaking, simply because there is much less involved.

Taking these benefits into account, it isn’t hard to see why walk-in showers are becoming more and more prevalent. If you’re planning a remodel, it’s well worth considering a walk-in shower.