Walk-In Bathtubs

Walk in bathtubs also called accessible bathtubs can be used by disabled or people with limited mobility. To make it more accessible it is provided with hand grips or grab bars. They can also be provided with lifts that raise and lower the bather in the water. There are specially designed bathtubs: tubs with raised beds, tubs with built-in transfer benches.



Walk-in bathtubs have either a outward-opening door or an inward-opening that is self-sealing. An inward-opening can be considered as a disadvantage because in an emergency situation you won’t be able to get out due to the pressure of the water on the door but it can be considered an advantage because it is self-sealing. Outward-opening won’t let the water to come out, either.

Many walk-in bathtubs are available with whirlpool and hydrotherapy, handheld showerheads, anti-slip seats and floors, internal grab bars. One of the finest walk in bathtubs available is Envy Walk-in Bathtubs providing absolute comfort and ultimate in accessibility. Combining quality hardware, one-piece tub construction, sturdy stainless steel frame, each tub is meticulously assembled by hand. By way of careful design come accessibility, luxury and beauty. Ideal for getting back up and sitting down is the contoured seat.

To enjoy the many benefits of the Envy walk in bathtub simply open the door and step in. The Envy Walk-in bath allows for total mind and  body enjoyment. The 21 air jets and 6 hydrotherapy jets gently massage tender epidermal tissue, sore joints and aching muscles.

Here are some of the reasons of why you should buy a walk in bathtub. You don’t have to have limited mobility or to be disabled to buy a walk in bath. A walk in bath is perfect for healthy people too. It’s just a matter of taste. Choose a walk in bathtub that has a stainless steel frame for durability and support. One could even last for 25 years without discoloring, peel or pit.

Although the standard door of the walk in bathtub is the inward door, due to the critical engineering improvements and recent design changes the outward swing door works great and is now available. Its benefits are : the user has more room while exiting and entering. Normally the door will never leak or break.  Elder people will forget the embarrassing situations.  They just have to open the door and walk in without stepping over the threshold. The user can be independent and take a comfortable bath. For lower prices you will find standard bathtubs that will not have fancy upgrades.  This stabdart model can be used as a shower, too. Just install a shower curtain.

There are also hydrotherapy jets which are whirlpool spa upgrades that can be therapeutic, relaxing and massaging and can heal many diseases. The same benefits can be provided by the air spa option. They can also increase circulation in the blood, help relieve stress. Buy a durable and sturdy bathtub made from the top quality materials. You can choose one that matches your bathroom.