A walk-in shower is a shower that doesn’t have a closing door/entryway, they can have a step into them or be flush with the existing floor. Most people think of tiled showers when you mention walk in, but you might be surprised to find out there are some exciting options for acrylic walk-in showers!
While they have a larger footprint than the standard 900 x 900 showers they are often a better option in smaller bathrooms. The showers can be installed with a variety of glass arrangements.
Walk in showers have many benefits over a regular shower or a shower over bath:
Easier to clean
As there is no shower door and less moving parts they are a lot easier to clean as they don’t hold the grime like other showers. They also lack the seals that can turn pink and brittle over time. The simple glass panels are easy to clean with a quick spray down.
Good option for small bathrooms
Surprisingly a walk-in shower can be a great option for a small bathroom as they can come in a large variety of sizes that can fit in a variety of spaces. Since they don’t have an opening door, you don’t have to allow for the space in your bathroom layout.
Accessibility
A great advantage of a walk-in shower is their accessibility. If you or someone in your household has an accessibility issue or you are looking to future proof your bathroom then these showers can be a perfect solution. As well due to their low-profile height they can be easily lowered into the floor to minimise or eliminate (depending on floor linings) any step at all!
Design Flexibility
The clean sleek lines of will give your bathroom a high-end look. The shower tray can be installed with an acrylic liner or tiled walls. One of the great benefits of installing an acrylic tray means that you don’t have to get a building consent. A walk-in shower is a can be used to replace an existing bath due to their similar footprints, though if you do this you should consider resale value before converting.
